Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 4,936 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Cowdenbeath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Cowdenbeath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Cowdenbeath kick off!
2.18
0-0Arturo Butragueno catches Duncan Young on the ankles. The referee brings Arturo Butragueno to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Young runs off the knock.
6.27
0-0Garry Mccall barges into David Mckinlay. Garry Mccall is shown the yellow card! David Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.57
0-0Rody Meijer threads a neat ball through to Garry Souness. Garry Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.18
Alec Sullivan barges into Craig McStay. Alec Sullivan is shown the yellow card! Craig McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.41
Rody Meijer barges into Matt Henderson. The referee calls over Rody Meijer and shows him a yellow card! Matt Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.07
Neil White catches Rody Meijer on the ankles. The referee brings Neil White to one side and gives him a warning! Rody Meijer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.47
0-0Matt Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
21.03
1-0Rody Meijer makes a simple pass to Duncan Young. Duncan Young knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Noel White has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.10
Dominic Naysmith brings the ball forward. Dominic Naysmith shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
27.50
1-0Don Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall puts a great ball through. Garry Souness runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.37
With great vision, Colin Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.23
Duncan Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Craig McStay. Craig McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
36.22
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, David Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Scott Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Scott Ferguson shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Garry Collins.
39.05
1-0Garry Mccall barges into Colin Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Garry Mccall!! Colin Hendry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.55
Colin Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Neil White. Neil White flicks a high pass forward. Craig McStay controls it well on his chest. Craig McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Don Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Souness. Garry Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Young. Duncan Young makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stirling Albion kick off!
49.23
Duncan Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
51.14
David Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith laces a weighted ball forward to Craig McStay. Craig McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper, Garry Collins, sees it late!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
55.36
Alec Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on Scott Ferguson. Alec Meiklejohn is given a warning by the referee! Scott Ferguson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.01
Arturo Butragueno advances with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Arturo Butragueno stretches the opposition's defence. Arturo Butragueno finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.01
Colin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Neil White. Neil White passes the ball forward to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
65.25
Don Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Young. Duncan Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noel White who gathers it comfortably.
67.03
From the throw-in, Don Johnstone picks out Rody Meijer. Rody Meijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Young. Duncan Young runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Duncan Young provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
72.37
Alec Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Mckinlay.
73.17
Don Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness. Garry Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noel White who gathers it comfortably.
77.26
Colin Hendry brings the ball forward. Colin Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Craig McStay who takes it down. Craig McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
78.21
Dominic Brady passes the ball forward to Duncan Young. Duncan Young shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.33
David Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Matt Henderson controls it well on his chest. Matt Henderson threads a neat ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.24
Alec Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Don Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Don Johnstone surges forward with the ball. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Butragueno.
84.27
Arturo Butragueno surges forward with the ball. Arturo Butragueno knocks the ball forward to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. Craig McStay directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
27%
42.7%
30.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig McStay of Cowdenbeath |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Collins (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Sullivan (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Don Johnstone (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Rody Meijer (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Dominic Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Mccall (ATT) |   | 3 |
| 10. | Duncan Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Garry Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alec Booth (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Cleland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Thomson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Noel White (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arturo Butragueno (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Colin Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil White (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Hendry (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Scott Ferguson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Craig McStay (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Rafael Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Gough (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |