Match Report
| Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath |  |  | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Noel White | N. White |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 |  | John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | |||||||||
| David Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | David Greig | D. Greig | |||||||||
| Stephen Gough | S. Gough | | 52 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 47 | | Paul Law | P. Law | ||||||||
| Arturo Butragueno | A. Butragueno |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Gavin Gemmell | G. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Duncan Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 55 | M | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Neil White | N. White | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Callum Gallacher | C. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Matt Henderson | M. Henderson | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Billy Mason | B. Mason | |||||||||
| Scott Rae | S. Rae | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | | 57 | A | | | 9 | | M | 42 | | Scott Hendry | S. Hendry | ||||||||
| Scott Ferguson | S. Ferguson | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Neil White | N. White | |||||||||
| Craig McStay | C. McStay | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | David Law | D. Law | |||||||||
| Rafael Rubio | R. Rubio | | 53 | G | | 12 | | D | 40 | | Paul White | P. White | |||||||||
| Gary Burley | G. Burley | | 47 | D | | 13 | | D | 39 | | Gavin Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Don Bremner | D. Bremner | | 46 | A | | 14 | | A | 36 | | Matt McNeill | M. McNeill | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 2,426 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Ritchie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Ritchie.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Billy Mason hits a low pass to David Law. David Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
3.22
0-0Scott Rae threads the ball through to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.26
Gavin Gemmell volleys a long ball forward. Neil White controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
6.03
David Mckinlay pushes mid-way up the pitch. Without breaking stride, David Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Craig McStay. Craig McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
9.41
Neil White hits a low pass to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.03
Scott Rae threads a neat ball through to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.15
0-0Neil White flicks a high pass forward. Craig McStay controls it well on his chest. Craig McStay tries a spectacular long range effort. John Dalglish gets down and covers it.
20.33
Neil White flicks a high pass forward to Garry Hendry who brings the ball under control. Garry Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
28.47
Matt Henderson receives the ball from a throw-in from Neil White. Matt Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Craig McStay who brings the ball under control. Craig McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
30.55
0-0Craig McStay clumsily knocks into Neil Hendry. Craig McStay is warned by the referee! Neil Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.22
David Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Rae. Scott Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.56
Neil White advances with the ball. Neil White whips in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. With a superhuman jump, Craig McStay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
With vision, Neil White laces a weighted ball forward to Craig McStay. Craig McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
48.07
0-0David Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Neil White. Neil White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson puts a great ball through. Craig McStay runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
49.30
Andy Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Law. David Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.05
Andy Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil White. Neil White threads the ball through into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Law provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
55.03
0-1Scott Hendry takes it forward alone. Scott Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with David Law and advances towards the goal... Scott Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.56
Neil White surges forward with the ball. Neil White tries a spectacular long range effort. John Dalglish gets down and covers it.
60.12
Matt Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson edges inside the box! Scott Ferguson takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.41
Scott Rae flicks a high pass forward to Craig McStay who brings the ball under control. Craig McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
65.49
Scott Rae sees Craig McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig McStay shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
71.36
0-1Duncan Naysmith barges into Scott Hendry. Duncan Naysmith is shown the yellow card! Scott Hendry runs off the knock.
77.01
Neil White flicks a high pass forward. Scott Ferguson collects the pass. Scott Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but John Dalglish smothers it!
78.53
David Mckinlay pushes up the pitch. David Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Craig McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry rises majestically and gets a header on goal. John Dalglish effortlessly punches it away to safety.
84.50
Scott Rae flicks a high ball forward to Craig McStay who takes it down. Craig McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Dalglish with no chance!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
10
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.5%
27.5%
Play Area
18.8%
49.3%
31.9%
Scorers
| Craig McStay 84 | Scott Hendry 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil White of Cowdenbeath |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Noel White (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Mckinlay (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Stephen Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arturo Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Naysmith (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Neil White (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Matt Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Scott Rae (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Garry Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig McStay (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Rafael Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary Burley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Bremner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Dalglish (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Hendry (MID) | | 8 |
| 10. | Neil White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul White (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Mason (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt McNeill (ATT) | 0 | |