Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Noel White | N. White |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 75 |  | John Gemmell | J. Gemmell | |||||||||
| David Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Gary Eustace | G. Eustace | |||||||||
| Stephen Gough | S. Gough | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | |||||||||
| Arturo Butragueno | A. Butragueno |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 |  | Brenny Broers | B. Broers | |||||||||
| Duncan Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 55 | M | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Kevin Telfer | K. Telfer | |||||||||
| Neil White | N. White | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Duncan Mccall | D. Mccall | |||||||||
| Matt Henderson | M. Henderson | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 42 | | Neil Thomson | N. Thomson | |||||||||
| Scott Rae | S. Rae | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Andy Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | | 57 | A |  | | 9 | | M | 39 |  | Cleto Maltagliati | C. Maltagliati | ||||||||
| Scott Ferguson | S. Ferguson | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Craig McStay | C. McStay | | 46 | A | | 11 | | | A | 52 | | Les Potts | L. Potts | ||||||||
| Rafael Rubio | R. Rubio | | 53 | G | | 12 | | G | 50 | | Paul Campbell | P. Campbell | |||||||||
| Gary Burley | G. Burley | | 47 | D | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Don Bremner | D. Bremner | | 45 | A | | 14 | | D | 48 | | Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,949 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off!
10.47
0-0David Mckinlay sees Neil White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil White kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.02
0-0Scott Rae hits a low pass to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson skips past Brenny Broers! Some silky footwork from Scott Ferguson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
15.12
1-0Duncan Naysmith makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.54
1-0Duncan Naysmith hacks Cleto Maltagliati from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cleto Maltagliati runs off the knock.
26.17
Brenny Broers flicks a high ball forward to Neil Thomson who takes it down. Neil Thomson knocks the ball forward to Les Potts. Les Potts rushes past Arturo Butragueno! Some good footwork from Les Potts provides some space. He shoots at goal but Noel White reads it well. Excellent save!
28.28
1-0Brenny Broers flicks a high pass forward. Andy Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Collins plays the ball forward to Les Potts. Les Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Butragueno.
33.24
Cleto Maltagliati flicks a high pass forward. Les Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Les Potts rushes past Arturo Butragueno! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Les Potts provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.41
Kevin Telfer makes a simple pass to Andy Collins. With vision, Andy Collins laces a through ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Hopkin!
40.30
1-2Paul Hopkin catches Stephen Gough on the ankles. The referee warns Paul Hopkin to calm down! Stephen Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.36
Brenny Broers hits a low pass to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin cuts inside the box! Paul Hopkin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Noel White is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off the second half!
48.47
Matt Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Craig McStay who takes it down. Craig McStay advances inside the box! Craig McStay looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. John Gemmell easily gets down and covers it.
49.42
Les Potts catches David Mckinlay on the ankles. Les Potts is warned by the referee! David Mckinlay runs off the knock.
60.22
1-2Kevin Telfer catches Scott Ferguson on the ankles. Kevin Telfer is given a warning by the referee! Scott Ferguson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.16
Brenny Broers chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins passes the ball forward to Les Potts. Les Potts shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Noel White.
62.22
1-2Alec Mccall takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Arturo Butragueno reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
65.10
Andy Collins flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hopkin who takes it down. Paul Hopkin shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
66.23
Cleto Maltagliati surges forward with the ball. Cleto Maltagliati whips in a cross ball towards Les Potts. Les Potts makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
89.36
Neil White brings the ball forward. Neil White advances inside the box! Neil White muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
31%
42.3%
26.8%
Scorers
| Duncan Naysmith 15 Neil White 89 | Les Potts 33 Paul Hopkin 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil White of Cowdenbeath |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Noel White (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arturo Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Naysmith (MID) |   | 8 |
| 6. | Neil White (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Matt Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Scott Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rafael Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary Burley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Bremner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Gemmell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Eustace (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brenny Broers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kevin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Collins (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Cleto Maltagliati (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Les Potts (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Paul Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 0 | |