Match Report


AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians     CowdenbeathCowdenbeath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Neil ClelandN. Cleland53
G
captain1
G
54Noel WhiteN. White
Brutil Van Der MeydeB. Van Der Meyde53
D
2
D
60David MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Duncan DavidsonD. Davidson48
D
3
D
52Stephen GoughS. Gough
Stephen HansenS. Hansen48
D
4
D
52Arturo ButraguenoA. Butragueno
Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison45
D
5
M
55Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith
Duncan McCoistD. McCoist46
M
6
M
53Neil WhiteN. White
Alec NivenA. Niven41
M
7
M
50Matt HendersonM. Henderson
Neil FergusonN. Ferguson41
M
8
M
45Scott RaeS. Rae
Neil MckinlayN. Mckinlay40
M
9captain
A
57Garry HendryG. Hendry
Kevin BremnerK. Bremner49
A
10
A
46Craig McStayC. McStay
Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes44
A
11
A
45Don BremnerD. Bremner
 
Billy SullivanB. Sullivan46
G
12
G
53Rafael RubioR. Rubio
Richard InglisR. Inglis42
D
13
D
47Gary BurleyG. Burley
Stuart McNeillS. McNeill41
D
14
M
43David GallacherD. Gallacher

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,849 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Niven.


0.00
Cowdenbeath kick off and get the first half underway!
2.48
Duncan Davidson passes the ball forward to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist passes the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Butragueno.
6.52
Duncan McCoist threads a neat ball through to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.20
Matt Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.09
Neil Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noel White who gathers it comfortably.
14.34
With imagination, Neil Ferguson laces a through ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.18
Neil Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner collects the pass. Kevin Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Noel White.
20.17
Kevin Bremner clumsily knocks into David Mckinlay. Kevin Bremner is warned by the referee! David Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.15
Alec Niven barges into Scott Rae. Alec Niven is shown the yellow card! Scott Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.43
Stephen Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Kevin Bremner but he's offside!
33.09
Neil White flicks a high ball forward to Garry Hendry who takes it down. Garry Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
39.44
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.50
Stephen Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Neil White. Neil White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig McStay. Craig McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Don Bremner. Don Bremner makes a convincing header but Neil Cleland is on top of it.
45.00
Neil White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig McStay. Craig McStay shoots from long range but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Airdrieonians kick off!
47.31
Craig McStay comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Davidson. The referee calls over Craig McStay and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.35
Matt Henderson makes a probing pass to Don Bremner. Don Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Neil Cleland with no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
54.36
Stephen Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Alec Niven who takes it down. Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner collects the pass. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noel White who gathers it comfortably.
61.18
Neil Ferguson catches Neil White on the ankles. Neil Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Neil White runs off the knock.
63.04
Duncan Naysmith receives the ball from a throw-in from Neil White. Duncan Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Bremner. Don Bremner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Neil Cleland gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
69.54
Scott Rae catches Duncan McCoist on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Naysmith plays the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
72.40
Duncan Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Stephen Gough. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.33
Alec Niven knocks the ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noel White who gathers it comfortably.
77.25
Alec Niven sees Kevin Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Bremner shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
78.17
Neil Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Mcinnes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
81.08
Duncan McCoist changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duncan McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.52
Alec Niven threads a neat ball through to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.03
Alec Niven hacks Matt Henderson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Alec Niven!! Matt Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.01
Duncan Naysmith sees Don Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Airdrieonians

Cowdenbeath
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
24.6%
46.4%
29%

Scorers
Duncan Mcinnes 84
Don Bremner 48
Garry Hendry 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Bremner of Cowdenbeath

Match Ratings
1.Neil Cleland (GK)
6
2.Brutil Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Davidson (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Hansen (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Hutchison (DEF)
6
6.Duncan McCoist (MID)
6
7.Alec Niven (MID)red card
3
8.Neil Ferguson (MID)
6
9.Neil Mckinlay (MID)
6
10.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
6
 
12.Billy Sullivan (GK)
0
13.Richard Inglis (DEF)
0
14.Stuart McNeill (DEF)
0

1.Noel White (GK)
6
2.David Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Gough (DEF)
6
4.Arturo Butragueno (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
6
6.Neil White (MID)
6
7.Matt Henderson (MID)
6
8.Scott Rae (MID)yellow card
5
9.Garry Hendry (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Craig McStay (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Don Bremner (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Rafael Rubio (GK)
0
13.Gary Burley (DEF)
0
14.David Gallacher (MID)
0