Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Hampden Park where Queens Park play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,562 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Burley.


0.00
Cowdenbeath kick off!
4.30
Garry Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Colin McGrory who takes it down. Colin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Andy McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.00
Alex Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Law. Matt Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.29
Kevin Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher makes a probing pass to Matt Law. Matt Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
20.29
Stephen Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Alex James as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
21.41
Corner kick to Cowdenbeath. Stephen Hendry plays it to the near post. Kevin Cleland comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.35
Stuart Mcallister clumsily knocks into Alex Meiklejohn. Stuart Mcallister is shown the yellow card! Alex Meiklejohn grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.58
Andy White brings the ball forward. Andy White runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andy White knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
34.05
Stephen Hendry clumsily knocks into Colin McGrory. The referee brings Stephen Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Colin McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.01
Dominic Henderson clumsily knocks into Andy McGrory. The referee calls over Dominic Henderson and warns him to calm down! Andy McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.29
Paul Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James passes the ball forward but Andy McGrory is offside!
44.12
Alex Meiklejohn hits a low pass to John Ferguson. John Ferguson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Queens Park kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Andy White flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hendry comfortably collects the pass. Stephen Hendry makes a probing pass to Matt Law. Matt Law shoots from 25 yards. Alex James effortlessly gets down and covers it.
49.09
Stephen Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Law. Matt Law advances inside the box! Matt Law muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.08
Kevin Cleland threads the ball through to Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher makes a simple pass to Matt Law. Matt Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Thomson.
54.03
Dominic Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher passes the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alex James smothers it!
57.09
Colin McGrory makes a simple pass to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Garry Davidson manages to gather it.
60.13
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Neil Young replacing Garry Thomson and Alec Caldwell replacing Gary Campbell .
66.03
Colin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Richard James. Richard James kicks a strong pass forward to Andy McGrory but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.02
Alec Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Hendry who brings the ball under control. Stephen Hendry knocks the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.19
Alec Ferguson makes a strong solo run forward. Alec Ferguson hits a low pass to John Ferguson. John Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.32
Queens Park have made a substitution with Callum Dalglish replacing Richard James .
81.31
Stephen Hendry brings the ball forward. Stephen Hendry shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Alex James manages to gather it.
83.17
Stephen Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson rushes past Neil Young! Some awkward footwork from John Ferguson provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.41
Alex Collins makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Collins brings the ball forward. Alex Collins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.13
Alec Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
22.8%
46.8%
30.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Law of Cowdenbeath

Match Ratings
1.Alex James (GK)
8
2.Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
3.Garry Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Alex Collins (DEF)
7
5.John Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Mcallister (MID)yellow card
5
7.Gary Campbell (MID)
6
8.Colin McGrory (MID)
7
9.Paul Brady (MID)
6
10.Richard James (ATT)
6
11.Andy McGrory (ATT)
7
 
12.Neil Young (GK)
6
13.Alec Caldwell (MID)
6
14.Callum Dalglish (MID)
6

1.Garry Davidson (GK)
6
2.Andy White (DEF)
7
3.Kevin Cleland (DEF)
7
4.Alec Ferguson (DEF)
7
5.Dominic Henderson (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Hendry (MID)
9
7.Matt Gallacher (MID)
6
8.Alex Meiklejohn (MID)
6
9.Matt Law (ATT)goal scored
9
10.John Ferguson (ATT)
7
11.Duncan Burley (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry Booth (ATT)
0
13.Dominic Strachan (ATT)
0
14.Gary Greig (GK)
0