Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Kevin Gemmill | K. Gemmill | |||||||||
| David James | D. James | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Matt Johnstone | M. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Alex White | A. White | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Alex Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Craig Liddell | C. Liddell | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 |  | Khalid Bouchiba | K. Bouchiba | |||||||||
| Garry Ritchie | G. Ritchie | | 50 | M | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 |  | Yuri Minopoli | Y. Minopoli | |||||||||
| John Hansen | J. Hansen | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Billy Booth | B. Booth | | 39 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Garry James | G. James | |||||||||
| Stephen Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | | 62 | A | | 9 | | M | 46 | | Craig Souness | C. Souness | |||||||||
| Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Richard Davidson | R. Davidson | |||||||||
| Stuart Naysmith | S. Naysmith | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Paul James | P. James | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,474 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cowdenbeath kick off!
3.43
0-0Garry James advances with the ball. Garry James tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Scott Mcinnes manages to keep it out.
8.02
0-0John Hansen makes a probing pass to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.22
0-0Richard Davidson catches David James on the ankles. Richard Davidson is warned by the referee! David James stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.26
1-0John Hansen threads the ball through to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.46
1-0Neil Hendry knocks the ball forward to Paul James. Paul James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.46
Alex White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Hansen. John Hansen makes a simple pass to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.04
Gary Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.57
Gary Hansen passes the ball forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
24.23
Gary Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Khalid Bouchiba.
27.36
Craig Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson makes a simple pass to Paul James. Paul James cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
30.11
Alex Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry advances with the ball. Neil Hendry shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.22
Neil Hendry brings the ball forward. Neil Hendry goes all the way! Neil Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.41
David James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Johnstone.
40.54
Matt Johnstone powers a long ball forward. Paul James goes all the way! Paul James shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.51
1-0Craig Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson threads the ball through to Paul James but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Ross County kick off and get the second half underway!
47.27
Alex White clumsily knocks into Richard Davidson. Alex White is given a warning by the referee! Richard Davidson runs off the knock.
53.08
Garry James knocks the ball forward to Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.39
Gary Hansen makes a simple pass to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith goes all the way! Stuart Naysmith tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.39
Billy Naysmith makes a simple pass to Craig Souness. Craig Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson shoots from distance but somehow Scott Mcinnes manages to keep it out.
69.56
Neil Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul James. Paul James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
72.58
Garry Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.47
Craig Souness makes a simple pass to Paul James. Paul James shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.51
Alex White passes the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen passes the ball forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Meiklejohn but he's offside!
81.47
Billy Booth knocks the ball forward to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith passes the ball forward but Stephen Meiklejohn is offside!
84.44
Alex White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Meiklejohn but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.11
Craig Souness makes a simple pass to Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.7%
42.7%
30.7%
Scorers