Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     CowdenbeathCowdenbeath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don GallacherD. Gallacher66
G
captain1
G
54Noel WhiteN. White
Callum NivenC. Niven61
D
2
D
60David MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Duncan CampbellD. Campbell58
D
3
D
59Colin HendryC. Hendry
Giacomo RaymondG. Raymond54
D
4
D
52Arturo ButraguenoA. Butragueno
Matt JamesM. James65
M
5
M
58Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes
Manuel VelosoM. Veloso56
M
6
M
55Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith
Gavin BremnerG. Bremner51
M
7
M
53Neil WhiteN. White
Neil ForbesN. Forbes48
M
8
M
50Matt HendersonM. Henderson
Scott DavidsonS. Davidson51
A
9captain
A
57Garry HendryG. Hendry
Teddy ChaveriatT. Chaveriat51
A
10
A
49Scott FergusonS. Ferguson
Stuart JamesS. James48
A
11
A
46Craig McStayC. McStay
 
Dominic MatteoD. Matteo61
G
12
G
53Rafael RubioR. Rubio
David McStayD. McStay48
M
13
D
52Stephen GoughS. Gough
Alex ClelandA. Cleland48
D
14
D
51Richard MatteoR. Matteo

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 4,613 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Cowdenbeath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Niven.


0.00
The first half starts with Cowdenbeath kicking off!
4.14
With a delightful solo run, Manuel Veloso stretches the opposition's defence. Manuel Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
9.11
Neil Forbes flicks a high pass forward to Scott Davidson who brings the ball under control. Scott Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
12.16
Duncan Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giacomo Raymond.
14.14
Gavin Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart James. Stuart James shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.51
Neil White knocks the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
21.12
Manuel Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Scott Davidson who takes it down. Scott Davidson rushes past Arturo Butragueno! Scott Davidson takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
22.29
Callum Niven passes the ball forward to Matt James. Matt James threads a neat ball through to Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Noel White has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.41
Gavin Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Chaveriat controls it well on his chest. Teddy Chaveriat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Mckinlay.
33.13
Matt James sees Scott Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.11
Neil White threads a neat ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
39.10
Duncan Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso advances with the ball. Manuel Veloso passes the ball forward but Scott Davidson is offside!
40.27
Matt James makes a probing pass to Stuart James. Stuart James shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.27
Duncan Naysmith plays the ball forward to Craig McStay. Craig McStay rushes past Callum Niven! Craig McStay shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off the second half!
47.52
Matt Henderson makes a probing pass to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson knocks the ball forward, putting Craig McStay through on goal. Some silky footwork from Craig McStay provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Don Gallacher. Excellent save.
49.04
Manuel Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Stuart James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart James knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Teddy Chaveriat is offside!
51.58
Colin Hendry hacks Scott Davidson from behind! The referee calls over Colin Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Scott Davidson runs off the knock.
54.27
Neil White knocks the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.56
Neil White threads a neat ball through to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
60.10
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Matteo replacing Callum Niven .
65.47
Giacomo Raymond flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Veloso controls it well on his chest. Manuel Veloso surges forward with the ball. Manuel Veloso plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Chaveriat and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Manuel Veloso provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
73.07
Neil Forbes sees a break and surges forward. Neil Forbes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
75.46
Neil White chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry deftly passes the ball to Craig McStay, releasing him through on goal. Craig McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Don Gallacher had no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
77.46
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with David McStay replacing Neil Forbes .
79.41
Manuel Veloso threads the ball through to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
81.15
Duncan Naysmith makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.35
Matt Henderson makes a probing pass to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hendry controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Garry Hendry tries a spectacular strike. Duncan Campbell steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
89.14
Neil White runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil White shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Don Gallacher had no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Cowdenbeath
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
27.5%
46.2%
26.2%

Scorers
Stuart James 9
Teddy Chaveriat 22
Craig McStay 42, 75
Neil White 89

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

Match Ratings
1.Don Gallacher (GK)
6
2.Callum Niven (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Campbell (DEF)
6
4.Giacomo Raymond (DEF)
6
5.Matt James (MID)
7
6.Manuel Veloso (MID)
7
7.Gavin Bremner (MID)
6
8.Neil Forbes (MID)
6
9.Scott Davidson (ATT)
7
10.Teddy Chaveriat (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Stuart James (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Dominic Matteo (GK)
6
13.David McStay (MID)
6
14.Alex Cleland (DEF)
0

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