Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 2,919 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.


0.00
The first half starts with Cowdenbeath kicking off!
9.16
Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to Andy Collins. Andy Collins shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
10.44
Neil Brady threads a neat ball through to Gary Young. Gary Young threads the ball through to Billy Thomson but he's offside!
14.39
Cristiano Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Caldwell. Callum Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to John Ferguson. John Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Don Thomson. Don Thomson whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.23
Stephen Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Collins. Andy Collins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
21.23
Neil Brady threads the ball through to Julien Pericard. Julien Pericard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
22.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy McCoist plays the ball forward to Julien Pericard. Julien Pericard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Thomson but the linesman indicates offside!
26.45
Callum Caldwell decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Caldwell puts a great ball through. Andy Collins runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Cleland plays the ball forward to Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie plays the ball forward to Andy Collins. Andy Collins shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.41
Darren Mcgovern hits a low pass to Gary Young. Gary Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Thomson but he's offside!
36.15
Cristiano Jesus barges into Billy Thomson. The referee calls over Cristiano Jesus and shows him a yellow card! Billy Thomson stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. John Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Ferguson cuts inside the box! John Ferguson tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Greenock Morton kick off!
48.42
Julien Pericard comes in with a late challenge on Paul Johnstone. Julien Pericard is warned by the referee! Paul Johnstone runs off the knock.
51.51
Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Don Thomson controls it well on his chest. Don Thomson cuts inside the box! Don Thomson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Matt Niven has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.41
Scott Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Don Thomson who brings the ball under control. Don Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Ferguson but he's offside!
59.09
Scott Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Don Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Collins. Andy Collins makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but Paul Elliott blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
61.58
Craig Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
66.52
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Andy Collins who brings the ball under control. Andy Collins knocks in a cross ball towards John Ferguson. John Ferguson makes a deft header. Matt Niven is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.16
Paul Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Brady. Neil Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Cleland.
71.37
Kevin Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Caldwell. Callum Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Andy Collins. Andy Collins shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.39
Scott Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Collins. Andy Collins plays a one-two with John Ferguson and advances towards the goal... Andy Collins cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.00
Neil Brady makes a probing pass to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julien Pericard but he's offside!
85.39
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. John Ferguson collects the pass. John Ferguson shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
89.44
Craig Hendry plays the ball forward to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gary Young through on goal. Some silky footwork from Gary Young provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 6
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.0526315789474 vs 53.9473684210526
Play Area
Home team third: 27.63%, Midfield: 46.05%, Away team third: 26.32%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Thomson of Cowdenbeath

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Scott Young (DEF)
6
5
4. Kevin Cleland (DEF)
6
6
7
7. Scott Ritchie (MID)
6
6
9. Don Thomson (ATT)
9
10. John Ferguson (ATT)
8
11. Andy Collins (ATT)
8

12. Billy McGrory (MID)
0
0
14. John Inglis (DEF)
0

1. Matt Niven (GK)
6
2. Gary Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3. Miguel Castro (DEF)
6
4. Paul Elliott (DEF)
6
5. Billy McCoist (MID)
6
6. Craig Hendry (MID)
7
7. Neil Brady (MID)
6
6
6
10. Billy Thomson (ATT)
8
11. Gary Young (ATT)
7

12. Gary McNeill (MID)
0
13. Scott Sullivan (DEF)
0
14. Gary Hutchison (DEF)
0