Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Partick Thistle | Partick Thistle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | David Hutchison | D. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Alex White | A. White | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Matt Law | M. Law | |||||||||
| Craig Liddell | C. Liddell | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Neil Souness | N. Souness | |||||||||
| Kevin Campbell | K. Campbell | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Gary Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
| Garry Ritchie | G. Ritchie | | 50 | M | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Paul Souness | P. Souness | |||||||||
| Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| John Hansen | J. Hansen | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Gary Strachan | G. Strachan | |||||||||
| Billy Booth | B. Booth | | 39 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 |  | Jyri Matinpoika | J. Matinpoika | |||||||||
| Stephen Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | | 62 | A | | 9 | | M | 50 | | Craig McCoist | C. McCoist | |||||||||
| Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Colin Morton | C. Morton | |||||||||
| Stuart Naysmith | S. Naysmith | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Partick Thistle. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cowdenbeath get the match underway!
2.08
0-0Jyri Matinpoika knocks the ball forward to Colin Morton. Colin Morton shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Scott Mcinnes manages to gather it comfortably.
4.33
0-0Gary Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
6.35
0-0Gary Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith but the linesman indicates offside!
12.27
Craig Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen makes a simple pass to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.24
0-0Kevin Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Colin Morton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.27
Billy Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn plays a perfect one-two with Stuart Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Stephen Meiklejohn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
32.57
Craig Liddell knocks the ball forward to John Hansen. John Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.26
0-1Jyri Matinpoika controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Morton. Colin Morton plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Hendry and rushes in on goal... Colin Morton tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.27
Gary Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Hendry shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Scott Mcinnes!
39.05
Craig McCoist threads the ball through to Colin Morton. Colin Morton plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Hendry and rushes in on goal... Colin Morton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.46
Gary Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by David Hutchison.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle get the second half underway!
51.33
Gavin Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Hendry shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.10
John Hansen makes a simple pass to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn goes all the way! Stephen Meiklejohn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
55.11
0-1Matt Law kicks a strong pass forward to Jyri Matinpoika. Jyri Matinpoika passes the ball forward to Colin Morton. Colin Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.45
Gary Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.03
Gavin Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Craig Liddell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Liddell runs off the knock.
63.03
0-1Cowdenbeath are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
65.16
Partick Thistle are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Cowdenbeath's defence.
67.52
Garry Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
71.18
Matt Law clumsily knocks into John Hansen. The referee calls over Matt Law and shows him a yellow card! John Hansen runs off the knock.
78.47
Gary Hansen threads the ball through to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin goes all the way! Alec Hopkin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.06
Neil Souness sees a break and surges forward. Neil Souness knocks the ball forward to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
23.4%
45.5%
31.2%
Scorers
| Colin Morton 34 |