Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Montrose | Montrose | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Noel White | N. White |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 |  | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Arturo Butragueno | A. Butragueno |  | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 45 | | Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | |||||||||
| David Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Neil Law | N. Law | |||||||||
| Gary Burley | G. Burley | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Stephen Gough | S. Gough | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Ben Wright | B. Wright | |||||||||
| Duncan Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 55 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 47 | | Scott Booth | S. Booth | ||||||||
| Matt Henderson | M. Henderson | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Colin McCoist | C. McCoist | |||||||||
| Scott Rae | S. Rae | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Gavin Collins | G. Collins | |||||||||
| Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | | 57 | A | | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | ||||||||
| Craig McStay | C. McStay | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Alec White | A. White | |||||||||
| Don Bremner | D. Bremner | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Andy Ritchie | A. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Rafael Rubio | R. Rubio | | 53 | G | | 12 | | G | 44 | | Colin Cleland | C. Cleland | |||||||||
| Scott Ferguson | S. Ferguson | | 50 | A | | 13 | | A | 43 | | Alex Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Kevin Mccall | K. Mccall | | 43 | D | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Stephen Ferguson | S. Ferguson | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Montrose. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Ritchie.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Ritchie.
0.00
0-0Montrose get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Gary Burley flicks a high ball forward to Matt Henderson who gracefully takes it down. Matt Henderson threads the ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Law.
3.08
0-0David Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Matt Henderson. Matt Henderson threads a neat ball through to Craig McStay. Craig McStay shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
8.15
0-0Colin McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Andy Ritchie collects the pass. Andy Ritchie shoots from distance. Solid save from Noel White.
12.47
Matt Henderson hits a low pass to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.44
1-0Duncan Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. Craig McStay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig McStay!
28.35
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Colin McCoist plays the ball forward to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.52
Matt Henderson passes the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Brady who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Colin McCoist knocks the ball forward to Alec White. Alec White rushes past David Mckinlay! Alec White looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Noel White is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cowdenbeath kick off!
53.42
Arturo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Matt Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Henderson threads a neat ball through to Don Bremner. Don Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Brady who gathers it comfortably.
59.17
Duncan Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Don Bremner. Don Bremner rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.06
Arturo Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Naysmith shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Andy Brady. What a save!
61.55
Gavin Collins knocks the ball forward to Alec White. Alec White shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.11
With a delightful solo run, Kevin Strachan stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Noel White as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
64.40
1-2Gavin Collins takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Scott Rae gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
72.31
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Alec White collects the pass. Alec White whips in a cross ball towards Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
79.07
Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hendry controls it well on his chest. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. Craig McStay whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Colin McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
27.7%
49.2%
23.1%
Scorers
| Craig McStay 24 | Andy Ritchie 39 Alec White 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec White of Montrose |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Noel White (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arturo Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matt Henderson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Hendry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Craig McStay (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Don Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rafael Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Ferguson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Mccall (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Brady (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ben Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin McCoist (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gavin Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec White (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Andy Ritchie (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Colin Cleland (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Mckinlay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Ferguson (ATT) | 0 | |