Match Report
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| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | East Stirling | East Stirling | ||||||||||||||||
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| Noel White | N. White |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Paul Vassell | P. Vassell | |||||||||
| David Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay |  | 60 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 58 |  | Massimo Maiuri | M. Maiuri | ||||||||
| Colin Hendry | C. Hendry | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 |  | Sebastiao Moutinho | S. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Arturo Butragueno | A. Butragueno |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 |  | Nico Dehm | N. Dehm | |||||||||
| Colin Mcinnes | C. Mcinnes | | 58 | M | | 5 | | M | 56 | | Paolo Mangone | P. Mangone | |||||||||
| Duncan Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Andy Ferguson | A. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Neil White | N. White | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Matt Henderson | M. Henderson | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Neil Souness | N. Souness | |||||||||
| Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | | 57 | A | | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Billy Liddell | B. Liddell | ||||||||
| Scott Ferguson | S. Ferguson | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Scott Carragher | S. Carragher | |||||||||
| Craig McStay | C. McStay | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Andy Gough | A. Gough | |||||||||
| Rafael Rubio | R. Rubio | | 53 | G | | 12 | | M | 48 | | David Rae | D. Rae | |||||||||
| Stephen Gough | S. Gough | | 52 | D | | 13 | | M | 45 | | Alex Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
| Richard Matteo | R. Matteo | | 51 | D | | 14 | | D | 42 | | Paul Perry | P. Perry | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 4,481 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cowdenbeath and East Stirling are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Niven.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cowdenbeath and East Stirling are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Niven.
0.00
0-0East Stirling kick off and get the first half underway!
3.45
0-0Andy Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Neil White. Andy Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Neil White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.25
0-0Sebastiao Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Andy Ferguson collects the pass. Andy Ferguson sees Andy Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Butragueno.
6.58
0-0Craig McStay hacks Sebastiao Moutinho from behind! The referee brings Craig McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Sebastiao Moutinho runs off the knock.
9.35
0-1Sebastiao Moutinho gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Scott Carragher whips in a cross ball towards Andy Gough. Andy Gough heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.03
0-1Neil Souness threads a neat ball through to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
15.57
Alec Hopkin takes it forward alone. Alec Hopkin shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.27
0-1Duncan Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson makes a great pass forward. Garry Hendry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.54
0-1Nico Dehm kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Scott Carragher who takes it down. Scott Carragher lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Gough. Andy Gough gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Noel White gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
26.11
Matt Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson sees Craig McStay just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Craig McStay shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.15
Alec Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Gough. Andy Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Mckinlay.
33.49
Andy Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell knocks the ball forward to Scott Carragher but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.19
Alec Hopkin barges into Duncan Naysmith. Alec Hopkin is warned by the referee! Duncan Naysmith grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.49
With great vision, Neil White plays the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
42.57
With a delightful solo run, Neil Souness stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Carragher but the linesman indicates offside!
44.58
David Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Matt Henderson. Matt Henderson makes a simple pass to Craig McStay. Craig McStay shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Arturo Butragueno decides to run forward with the ball. Arturo Butragueno hits a low pass to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Dehm.
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. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cowdenbeath get the second half underway!
48.25
Neil White decides to run forward with the ball. Neil White knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson powers a header at goal but is denied by Paul Vassell. Excellent save.
49.32
Matt Henderson sees space and advances. Matt Henderson cuts inside the box! Matt Henderson tries a spectacular strike but Paul Vassell reads it well. Quality keeping!
51.35
Massimo Maiuri threads a neat ball through to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin passes the ball forward to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.31
Colin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Naysmith comfortably collects the pass. Duncan Naysmith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
55.37
Alec Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Billy Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.21
Colin Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Vassell who gathers it comfortably.
60.41
0-2Cowdenbeath appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.41
Andy Ferguson makes a simple pass to Andy Gough. Andy Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
65.48
Neil White threads a neat ball through to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
73.49
Neil Souness flicks a high ball forward to Billy Liddell who takes it down. Billy Liddell advances inside the box! Billy Liddell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Noel White gets down and covers it.
75.49
Neil White surges forward with the ball. Neil White shoots from distance. Paul Vassell gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
77.01
Sebastiao Moutinho decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastiao Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to Andy Gough who brings the ball under control. Andy Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.44
Neil White runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil White edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Neil White provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil White!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
31.1%
44.4%
24.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil White 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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Neil White (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Matt Henderson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Garry Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig McStay (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Rafael Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Gough (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul Vassell (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Massimo Maiuri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastiao Moutinho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nico Dehm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Mangone (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alec Hopkin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Liddell (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Scott Carragher (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Andy Gough (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Rae (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Booth (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Perry (DEF) | 0 | |