Match Report


CowdenbeathCowdenbeath     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Noel WhiteN. White54
G
1
G
55John GlassJ. Glass
David MckinlayD. Mckinlay60
D
2
D
56Gary YoungG. Young
Stephen GoughS. Gough52
D
3captain
D
49Alec BurleyA. Burley
Arturo ButraguenoA. Butragueno52
D
4
D
46Callum MatteoC. Matteo
Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith55
M
5
M
48Scott MasonS. Mason
Neil WhiteN. White53
M
6
M
47Alec GallacherA. Gallacher
Matt HendersonM. Henderson50
M
7
M
45Craig GemmillC. Gemmill
Scott RaeS. Rae45
M
8
M
44Matt MeiklejohnM. Meiklejohn
Garry HendryG. Hendry57
A
captain9
A
39Matt JamesM. James
Craig McStayC. McStay46
A
10
A
37Neil ClelandN. Cleland
Don BremnerD. Bremner45
A
11
A
36Craig WindassC. Windass
 
Rafael RubioR. Rubio53
G
12
D
46David InglisD. Inglis
Gary BurleyG. Burley47
D
13
M
43Neil McallisterN. Mcallister
David GallacherD. Gallacher43
M
14
D
42Craig MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Dunfermline Athletic in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cowdenbeath and Dunfermline Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Ritchie.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic get the match underway!
2.03
Neil White flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hendry collects the pass. Garry Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
3.11
Alec Burley catches Don Bremner on the ankles. The referee brings Alec Burley to one side and gives him a warning! Don Bremner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.53
Alec Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Neil Cleland who brings the ball under control. Neil Cleland shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
8.20
Craig Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Neil Cleland who brings the ball under control. Neil Cleland puts a great ball through but Craig Windass is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
20.15
Neil White sees Garry Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Hendry plays a one-two with Craig McStay and rushes in on goal... Garry Hendry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.26
Craig Gemmill threads the ball through to Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.31
Duncan Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Matt Meiklejohn. Duncan Naysmith is shown the yellow card! Matt Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.53
Alec Burley sees Alec Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Neil Cleland collects the pass. Neil Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Butragueno.
36.11
Arturo Butragueno runs forward with the ball. Arturo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Hendry makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Don Bremner. Don Bremner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Glass with no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
39.51
Stephen Gough threads a neat ball through to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith hits a low pass to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from 25 yards. John Glass is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off and get the second half underway!
47.38
Craig Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Matt James. Matt James finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
48.47
Craig Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Matt James. Matt James shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.10
Duncan Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Bremner. Don Bremner makes a pass forward but Garry Hendry makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
54.16
Matt Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Neil White. The referee calls over Matt Meiklejohn and shows him a yellow card! Neil White gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.33
Neil White chips the ball to his team mate, Don Bremner. Don Bremner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.43
Duncan Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Bremner. Don Bremner shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
65.07
Alec Gallacher makes a simple pass to Matt James. Matt James rushes past David Mckinlay! Matt James tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
71.12
Alec Gallacher sees space and advances. Alec Gallacher shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.26
Alec Burley flicks a high pass forward. Alec Gallacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Windass. Craig Windass shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
75.43
Scott Rae picks a pass forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
78.10
Alec Burley advances with the ball. Alec Burley sees Neil Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.42
Alec Gallacher makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Windass. Craig Windass gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.36
Craig Gemmill barges into Neil White. Craig Gemmill is warned by the referee! Neil White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.33
Neil White flicks a high ball forward to Craig McStay who takes it down. Craig McStay knocks the ball forward to Don Bremner but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cowdenbeath

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
28%

Scorers
Garry Hendry 20, 40
Don Bremner 36
Craig Windass 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Hendry of Cowdenbeath

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

1.John Glass (GK)
6
2.Gary Young (DEF)
6
3.Alec Burley (DEF)
6
4.Callum Matteo (DEF)
6
5.Scott Mason (MID)
6
6.Alec Gallacher (MID)
7
7.Craig Gemmill (MID)
6
8.Matt Meiklejohn (MID)yellow card
5
9.Matt James (ATT)
6
10.Neil Cleland (ATT)
6
11.Craig Windass (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.David Inglis (DEF)
0
13.Neil Mcallister (MID)
0
14.Craig Meiklejohn (DEF)
0