Match Report
| Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic |  |  | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | ||||||||||||||||
| Maikel De Vries | Maikel De Vries | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott |  | 38 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Noel White | N. White | |||||||||
| Luigi Ravanelli | L. Ravanelli |  | 41 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | David Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Damien Sinclair | D. Sinclair | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Stephen Gough | S. Gough | |||||||||
| Andy Booth | A. Booth | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 |  | Arturo Butragueno | A. Butragueno | |||||||||
| Richard Morton | R. Morton | | 43 | M |  | | 5 | | M | 55 | | Duncan Naysmith | D. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Craig Morton | C. Morton | | 34 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Neil White | N. White | |||||||||
| Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | | 36 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Matt Henderson | M. Henderson | |||||||||
| Alex Brady | A. Brady | | 37 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Scott Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Gary Ferguson | G. Ferguson | | 37 | M | | 9 | | | A | 57 | | Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | ||||||||
| Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | | 44 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Scott Ferguson | S. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Alex McStay | A. McStay | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Craig McStay | C. McStay | |||||||||
| Richard Burley | R. Burley | | 35 | D | | 12 | | G | 53 | | Rafael Rubio | R. Rubio | |||||||||
| Alessio Ruotolo | A. Ruotolo | | 43 | M | | 13 | | D | 47 | | Gary Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
| Billy McCoist | B. McCoist | | 40 | A | | 14 | | A | 46 | | Don Bremner | D. Bremner | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,858 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic kick off!
3.57
0-0Alex Brady clumsily knocks into Duncan Naysmith. The referee brings Alex Brady to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Naysmith runs off the knock.
4.09
0-0Craig Morton sees Alex McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
8.16
Craig Morton flicks a high pass forward. Alex McStay collects the pass. Alex McStay shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
9.01
0-0Richard Morton hacks Matt Henderson from behind! Richard Morton is shown the yellow card! Matt Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.07
0-1David Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Neil White collects the pass. Neil White runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil White sees Garry Hendry just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Garry Hendry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garry Hendry!
16.38
Alex Brady hacks Matt Henderson from behind! The referee calls over Alex Brady again and warns him to calm down! Matt Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.40
0-1Luigi Ravanelli hits a low pass to Craig Morton. Craig Morton threads a neat ball through to Alex McStay. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.11
Neil White hits a low pass to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
42.20
0-1David Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Rae. Scott Rae passes the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. Craig McStay rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Stuart Elliott manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic have changed their lineup with Richard Burley replacing Luigi Ravanelli, Alessio Ruotolo replacing Stuart Mccall and Billy McCoist replacing Alex McStay. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. The Alloa Athletic players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off!
47.13
Stephen Gough flicks a high ball forward to Neil White who takes it down. Neil White hits a low pass to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Sinclair.
51.24
Alex Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist plays a one-two with Matt Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Billy McCoist shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
57.20
Alessio Ruotolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.15
Richard Morton hits a low pass to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Billy McCoist provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.31
Neil White threads a neat ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.39
Matt Henderson sees space and advances. Matt Henderson shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.39
Alex Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist cuts inside the box! Billy McCoist takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.20
Matt Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Craig McStay who takes it down. Craig McStay shoots from 25 yards. Stuart Elliott is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.47
Duncan Naysmith catches Gary Ferguson on the ankles. Duncan Naysmith is given a warning by the referee! Gary Ferguson stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.41
With great vision, David Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Neil White. Neil White threads a neat ball through to Craig McStay. Craig McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.12
With vision, Duncan Naysmith laces a through ball forward to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
83.33
Damien Sinclair controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Morton. Craig Morton makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Elliott (GK)
6
2. Luigi Ravanelli (DEF)
6
3. Damien Sinclair (DEF)
7
4. Andy Booth (DEF)
6
5. Richard Morton (MID)
5
6. Craig Morton (MID)
9
7. Stuart Mccall (MID)
6
8. Alex Brady (MID)
6
9. Gary Ferguson (MID)
6
10. Matt Ritchie (ATT)
7
11. Alex McStay (ATT)
6
12. Richard Burley (DEF)
6
13. Alessio Ruotolo (MID)
6
14. Billy McCoist (ATT)
9
1. Noel White (GK)
6
2. David Mckinlay (DEF)
7
3. Stephen Gough (DEF)
6
4. Arturo Butragueno (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Naysmith (MID)
6
6. Neil White (MID)
8
7. Matt Henderson (MID)
7
8. Scott Rae (MID)
6
9. Garry Hendry (ATT)
8
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