Match Report


CowdenbeathCowdenbeath     LivingstonLivingston
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Noel WhiteN. White54
G
1captain
G
59Youssouf ZanottiY. Zanotti
David MckinlayD. Mckinlay60
D
2
D
61Alec DalglishA. Dalglish
Colin HendryC. Hendry59
D
3
D
54Antonio MedinaA. Medina
Arturo ButraguenoA. Butragueno52
D
4
D
43Alex SounessA. Souness
Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes58
M
5
D
40Callum JamesC. James
Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith55
M
6
M
63Scott BoltonS. Bolton
Neil WhiteN. White53
M
7
M
62Andy CaldwellA. Caldwell
Matt HendersonM. Henderson50
M
8
M
59Richard SullivanR. Sullivan
Garry HendryG. Hendry57
A
captain9
M
57Stuart YoungS. Young
Scott FergusonS. Ferguson49
A
10
A
69Roberto PostigaR. Postiga
Craig McStayC. McStay46
A
11
A
53Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson
 
Rafael RubioR. Rubio53
G
12
M
56Duncan CollinsD. Collins
Stephen GoughS. Gough52
D
13
M
55Alex ClelandA. Cleland
Richard MatteoR. Matteo51
D
14
G
53Ernesto FuentesE. Fuentes

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Livingston. A crowd of 4,860 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Livingston appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Mccall.


0.00
Cowdenbeath start the match!
6.43
Stuart Young makes a probing pass to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Noel White easily smothers it!
12.55
Scott Bolton chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
14.29
Richard Sullivan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Sullivan makes a probing pass to Roberto Postiga but he's offside!
15.34
Neil White flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig McStay but the linesman indicates offside!
18.03
Alec Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Young. Stuart Young makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
22.54
Alex Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Thomson controls it well on his chest. Stephen Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
24.05
Colin Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil White. Neil White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. Craig McStay connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
28.12
Duncan Naysmith barges into Richard Sullivan. The referee calls over Duncan Naysmith and warns him to calm down! Richard Sullivan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.09
Richard Sullivan hits a low pass to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson advances inside the box! Colin Hendry hacks Stephen Thomson from behind! Stephen Thomson appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
33.30
Arturo Butragueno knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
34.04
Neil White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig McStay. Craig McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
36.02
Neil White flicks a high pass forward. Craig McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig McStay shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.09
Richard Sullivan makes a run forward as Stuart Young takes the throw-in. Richard Sullivan skillfully chests the ball down. Richard Sullivan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Sullivan tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Noel White!
39.46
Duncan Naysmith sees Craig McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig McStay shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
40.04
Duncan Naysmith threads the ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
42.04
Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Craig McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Arturo Butragueno makes a probing pass to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. Craig McStay powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Youssouf Zanotti had no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Livingston also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Livingston kick off the second half!
53.38
Andy Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga skips past Colin Hendry! Colin Hendry hacks Roberto Postiga from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
55.51
Arturo Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Dalglish.
57.50
Colin Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Craig McStay. Craig McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
59.18
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
63.41
Neil White flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. With a superhuman jump, Craig McStay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
65.26
Colin Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Colin Mcinnes who takes it down. Colin Mcinnes flicks a high ball forward to Garry Hendry who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Hendry plays the ball forward to Scott Ferguson who has made a great run into the box. Scott Ferguson tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Youssouf Zanotti!
69.31
Colin Hendry passes the ball forward to Neil White. Neil White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig McStay. Craig McStay whips in a cross ball towards Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.30
Antonio Medina flicks a high pass forward. Richard Sullivan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Richard Sullivan stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Sullivan passes the ball forward to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.37
With a delightful solo run, Richard Sullivan stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Sullivan runs straight at the defence! Richard Sullivan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
79.11
Colin Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.40
Stephen Thomson hacks David Mckinlay from behind! The referee brings Stephen Thomson to one side and gives him a warning! David Mckinlay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.12
David Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Craig McStay controls it well on his chest. Craig McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
89.27
Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Garry Hendry who brings the ball under control. Garry Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Youssouf Zanotti gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Cowdenbeath

Livingston
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
28.9%
44.4%
26.7%

Scorers
Craig McStay 24, 45
Scott Ferguson 79
Roberto Postiga 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig McStay of Cowdenbeath

Match Ratings
1.Noel White (GK)
6
2.David Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3.Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Arturo Butragueno (DEF)
6
5.Colin Mcinnes (MID)
7
6.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
7
7.Neil White (MID)
6
8.Matt Henderson (MID)
6
9.Garry Hendry (ATT)
6
10.Scott Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Craig McStay (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Rafael Rubio (GK)
0
13.Stephen Gough (DEF)
0
14.Richard Matteo (DEF)
0

1.Youssouf Zanotti (GK)
6
2.Alec Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Medina (DEF)
6
4.Alex Souness (DEF)
6
5.Callum James (DEF)
6
6.Scott Bolton (MID)
6
7.Andy Caldwell (MID)
6
8.Richard Sullivan (MID)
9
9.Stuart Young (MID)
6
10.Roberto Postiga (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Stephen Thomson (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Collins (MID)
0
13.Alex Cleland (MID)
0
14.Ernesto Fuentes (GK)
0