Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Don Bremner | D. Bremner |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Gavin Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 44 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | David Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Garry Glass | G. Glass | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 |  | Artur Nunes | A. Nunes | |||||||||
| Callum Caldwell | C. Caldwell | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Scott Booth | S. Booth | |||||||||
| Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson | | 43 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Matt Booth | M. Booth | |||||||||
| Alex Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | | 40 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 57 | | Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | ||||||||
| Alex Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 38 | M | | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Stuart Greig | S. Greig | ||||||||
| Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Garry Booth | G. Booth | | 42 | A | | 9 | | M | 37 | | Craig Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| David Young | D. Young | | 42 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Billy Law | B. Law | |||||||||
| Dominic Strachan | D. Strachan | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Matt Gemmell | M. Gemmell | | 38 | D | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Quim Fernandes | Q. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Richard Collins | R. Collins | | 38 | M | | 13 | | D | 42 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| Lennart Richter | L. Richter |  | 37 | M | | 14 | | G | 41 | | Matt Inglis | M. Inglis | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 2,802 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Gemmill.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Gemmill.
0.00
0-0Cowdenbeath kick off and get the first half underway!
2.15
0-0With vision, Garry Glass laces a through ball forward to Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie threads a neat ball through to David Young. David Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.35
Alex Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
6.37
Alec Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.01
0-0Garry Glass makes a simple pass to Alex Ritchie. Without breaking stride, Alex Ritchie plays the ball forward to Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Booth.
15.33
Alex Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Young. David Young tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
16.01
Alex Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Booth. Garry Booth tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
18.27
0-0Callum Caldwell launches a long ball forward. Garry Booth shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Gavin Mason. Excellent save.
20.58
Richard Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Nunes.
22.37
0-0Billy Law clumsily knocks into Callum Caldwell. The referee calls over Billy Law and warns him to calm down! Callum Caldwell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.01
Artur Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo sees a break and surges forward. Garry Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
30.31
Scott Booth sees Stuart Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Don Bremner manages to keep it out.
32.10
1-0With great vision, Alex Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to David Young. David Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
36.50
Alec Ferguson sees space and advances. Alec Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, David Young. David Young shoots from distance but is denied by Gavin Mason. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Stranraer kick off and get the second half underway!
54.11
With a delightful solo run, Alex Ritchie stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Ritchie shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
55.37
With some swift thinking, Richard Henderson plays the ball forward to David Young. David Young tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Mason with no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
66.09
Alec Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Alex Ritchie collects the pass. Alex Ritchie plays the ball forward to Garry Booth. Garry Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.55
Stuart Greig decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Greig shoots from 25 yards but Don Bremner reads it well. Great keeping!
71.57
2-0Alec Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Alex Ritchie who brings the ball neatly under control. Alex Ritchie decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Ritchie puts a great ball through. Dominic Strachan runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.28
Garry Glass flicks a high pass forward. Richard Henderson collects the pass. Richard Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Booth. Garry Booth skips past Scott Booth! Garry Booth shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
75.33
Garry Glass makes a strong solo run forward. Garry Glass hits a low pass to David Young. David Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.16
Garry Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Richard Henderson. Garry Matteo is shown the yellow card! Richard Henderson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.31
Garry Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Glass.
85.53
David Glass sees space and advances. David Glass changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Henderson.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.2%
31.8%
Play Area
28.2%
45.9%
25.9%
Scorers
| David Young 32, 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Young of Cowdenbeath |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Bremner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Glass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Callum Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Ritchie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Richard Henderson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Garry Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Young (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Dominic Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Gemmell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Collins (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lennart Richter (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gavin Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Artur Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Matteo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Stuart Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Law (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Billy Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Quim Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Inglis (GK) | 0 | |