Match Report
| Livingston | Livingston |  |  | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Cleland | B. Cleland |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 75 | | Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | |||||||||
| Stephen Souness | S. Souness | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Colin Davidson | C. Davidson | |||||||||
| Craig Souness | C. Souness | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Paul Collins | P. Collins | |||||||||
| Callum Hopkin | C. Hopkin | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Neil Rae | N. Rae | |||||||||
| Bruno Jesus | B. Jesus |  | 74 | M | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Alec Burley | A. Burley | |||||||||
| Nicolas Moreno | N. Moreno |  | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 77 |  | Sebastian Krüger | S. Krüger | |||||||||
| Neil Luzhny | N. Luzhny |  | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Scott Young | S. Young | |||||||||
| Matt Rae | M. Rae | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 |  | Kwami Benon | K. Benon | |||||||||
| Scott Hansen | S. Hansen | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 |  | Giovanni Franken | G. Franken | |||||||||
| Fabiano Balleri | F. Balleri |  | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Colin Rae | C. Rae | |||||||||
| Duncan Thomson | D. Thomson | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Alex Dickov | A. Dickov | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Almondvale Stadium where Livingston play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 18,795 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Livingston are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Livingston are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Livingston start the match!
4.06
0-0Callum Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Luzhny. Neil Luzhny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabiano Balleri. Fabiano Balleri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.04
0-0Kwami Benon kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Rae. Colin Rae threads the ball through to Alex Dickov but he's offside!
8.07
0-0Alec Burley makes a probing pass to Scott Young. Scott Young kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Franken. Giovanni Franken knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Rae. Colin Rae heads the ball goalwards but somehow Billy Cleland manages to keep it out.
10.47
0-0Neil Rae sees a break and surges forward. Neil Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Franken. Giovanni Franken plays a perfect one-two with Colin Rae and rushes in on goal... Giovanni Franken makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.04
Stephen Souness surges forward with the ball. Stephen Souness decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.56
0-0Callum Hopkin barges into Giovanni Franken. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giovanni Franken hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.05
Paul Collins makes a simple pass to Scott Young. Scott Young threads the ball through to Colin Rae. Colin Rae plays a perfect one-two with Alex Dickov and rushes in on goal... Colin Rae tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Billy Cleland!
21.20
Bruno Jesus threads the ball through to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
24.09
Bruno Jesus barges into Kwami Benon. Bruno Jesus is shown the yellow card! Kwami Benon stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.44
Kwami Benon kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Franken. Giovanni Franken makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Dickov but he's offside!
28.58
Kwami Benon sees a break and surges forward. Kwami Benon passes the ball forward to Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.03
Neil Luzhny brings the ball forward. Neil Luzhny whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
33.28
Stephen Souness brings the ball forward. Stephen Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Collins.
36.16
Paul Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Krüger. Sebastian Krüger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Rae. Colin Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.25
Paul Collins sees a break and surges forward. Paul Collins makes a simple pass to Colin Rae. Colin Rae finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.13
0-0Bruno Jesus comes in with a late challenge on Neil Rae. The referee calls over Bruno Jesus and warns him to calm down! Neil Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off and get the second half underway!
48.38
Nicolas Moreno passes the ball forward to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
61.53
Kwami Benon knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.49
Scott Young makes a simple pass to Colin Rae. Colin Rae threads the ball through to Giovanni Franken but he's offside!
66.19
Callum Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Rae. Matt Rae threads the ball through to Fabiano Balleri. Fabiano Balleri knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson directs the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Matteo easily picks it out of the air!
69.02
Kwami Benon makes a simple pass to Colin Rae. Colin Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Souness.
71.21
Bruno Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Fabiano Balleri. Fabiano Balleri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Paul Matteo manages to keep it out.
72.14
Neil Luzhny decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Luzhny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
73.14
Callum Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Jesus. Bruno Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.17
Nicolas Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabiano Balleri. Fabiano Balleri shoots from outside the area. Paul Matteo easily smothers it.
81.34
Stephen Souness catches Kwami Benon on the ankles. Stephen Souness is given a warning by the referee! Kwami Benon stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.17
Kwami Benon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Rae. Colin Rae goes all the way! Colin Rae tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Billy Cleland easily smothers it!
87.13
Nicolas Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabiano Balleri. Fabiano Balleri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Burley.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
29.5%
45.3%
25.3%