Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Montrose. A crowd of 4,413 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Montrose kicking off!
8.34
Ighli Di Matteo passes the ball forward to Richard Niven. Richard Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.48
Alex Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Haynes who gathers it comfortably.
15.28
Andy Hopkin brings the ball forward. Andy Hopkin advances with the ball. Andy Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.21
Alex Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Morton.
18.59
Paul Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.26
John Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen shoots from distance but it is miles over!
24.53
Alex Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.47
John Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Hansen and rushes in on goal... Callum McNeill shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.11
Andy Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Calvo. Alfredo Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin goes all the way! Neil Hopkin shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Callum Henderson!
28.35
Alex Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.20
Gavin Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Colin Greig. Colin Greig passes the ball forward to Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin goes all the way! Neil Hopkin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Hopkin!
33.52
Rosario Toldo flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Greig. Colin Greig makes a probing pass to Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
34.56
Alex Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.41
Matt Hansen hacks Dominic Greig from behind! The referee calls over Matt Hansen and warns him to calm down! Dominic Greig carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
Matt Hansen surges forward with the ball. Matt Hansen makes a simple pass to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.10
Paul Glass brings the ball forward. Paul Glass goes all the way! Paul Glass cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Callum Henderson manages to gather it comfortably.
53.56
Nicholas Oulmers threads the ball through to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.25
Rosario Toldo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Gardner. Adam Gardner knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicholas Oulmers.
61.32
Alex Johnstone threads the ball through to Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
63.21
Colin Greig makes a simple pass to Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Greig. Dominic Greig directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.19
Alex Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.01
Alfredo Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Greig. Dominic Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Dalglish but he's offside!
67.17
John Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill powers a header at goal. It's there!! Neil Haynes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.00
Gavin Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Glass. Paul Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Greig. Dominic Greig plays a perfect one-two with Neil Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Dominic Greig makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Callum Henderson easily smothers it.
77.53
Ighli Di Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay makes a beautiful solo run. John Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.03
Paul Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Callum Henderson.
79.44
Gavin Johnstone threads the ball through to Alfredo Calvo. Alfredo Calvo takes it forward alone. Alfredo Calvo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
83.52
Andy Hopkin sees space and advances. Andy Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Callum McNeill of Montrose
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
32.2%
42.5%
25.3%