Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Ayr United | Ayr United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Noel White | N. White |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Darren Green | D. Green | |||||||||
| David Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay |  | 60 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 62 | | Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | ||||||||
| Colin Hendry | C. Hendry | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Callum Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| Arturo Butragueno | A. Butragueno |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Colin Mcinnes | C. Mcinnes | | 58 | M | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Colin James | C. James | |||||||||
| Duncan Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Neil White | N. White | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Billy Hendry | B. Hendry | |||||||||
| Matt Henderson | M. Henderson | | 50 | M | | 8 | | A | 50 | | Craig McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | | 57 | A | | | 9 | | A | 47 | | Carl Wiltord | C. Wiltord | ||||||||
| Scott Ferguson | S. Ferguson | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | |||||||||
| Craig McStay | C. McStay | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Rafael Rubio | R. Rubio | | 53 | G | | 12 | | M | 49 | | Dominic Matteo | D. Matteo | |||||||||
| Stephen Gough | S. Gough | | 52 | D | | 13 | | M | 47 | | Steve Lightfoot | S. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Richard Matteo | R. Matteo | | 51 | D | | 14 | | M | 47 | | Don Bremner | D. Bremner | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,368 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Cowdenbeath kick off!
2.05
0-0Matt Henderson makes a simple pass to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
4.10
Neil White threads the ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
10.09
Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Scott Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Scott Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.52
Billy Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.26
0-0Craig McStay hacks Andy Mason from behind! Craig McStay is warned by the referee! Andy Mason runs off the knock.
21.26
0-0Cowdenbeath are in full control of this game.
33.16
David Mckinlay breaks forward. David Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.16
0-1Craig Gemmell hits a low pass to Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.22
Craig Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory controls it well on his chest. Craig McGrory cuts inside the box! Craig McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Noel White had no chance!! Goal for Ayr United!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
47.58
Andy Mason flicks a high ball forward to Craig Gemmell who takes it down. Craig Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Callum Thomson who takes it down. Callum Thomson shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
53.00
0-2Arturo Butragueno sees a break and surges forward. Arturo Butragueno brings the ball forward. Arturo Butragueno makes a probing pass to Craig McStay but he's offside!
55.40
Arturo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward to Neil White who brings the ball under control. Neil White knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. Craig McStay beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
60.08
0-2Cowdenbeath appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Ayr United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Matteo replacing Craig Gemmell and Steve Lightfoot replacing Callum Thomson .
61.09
Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Steve Lightfoot. Steve Lightfoot whips in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig McGrory!
65.52
0-3Duncan Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but Darren Green reads it well. Great keeping!
66.53
Neil White sees Garry Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Hendry shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Darren Green!
67.37
0-3Matt Henderson hacks Callum Gough from behind! The referee calls over Matt Henderson and warns him to calm down! Callum Gough carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.01
David Mckinlay decides to run forward with the ball. David Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Craig McStay. Craig McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Darren Green had no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
77.18
Ayr United have made a substitution with Don Bremner replacing Callum Gough .
79.31
Colin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Duncan Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Henderson. Matt Henderson shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.23
1-3Don Bremner hits a low pass to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry sees Stephen Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.41
Neil White knocks the ball forward to Matt Henderson. Matt Henderson shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Arturo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Neil White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil White flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig McStay. Craig McStay whips in a cross ball towards Matt Henderson. Matt Henderson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
26.2%
38.5%
35.4%
Scorers
| Scott Ferguson 71 | Carl Wiltord 40 Craig McGrory 44, 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig McGrory of Ayr United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Noel White (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Mckinlay (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Colin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arturo Butragueno (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Colin Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil White (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Ferguson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Craig McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rafael Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Gough (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Darren Green (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig McGrory (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Carl Wiltord (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Callum Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steve Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Don Bremner (MID) | 6 | |