Cowdenbeath 1, Queens Park 0

Date: Saturday 26th April 2008

Competition: Irn Bru Second Division

Venue: Central Park

Attendance: 380

Man of the Match: Marek Tomana

Match report to follow.

 

COWDEN:

David Hay – Rarely called into action but dependable as ever when required. 7/10

Chris Shanks – Returned after illness and slotted comfortably in at right-back. 7/10

Scott Linton – Excellent display from 18-year old youth player. Composed in defence and great use of the ball going forward. 9/10

Matt Lynch – Joined his under 19 team mate Linton in the back four. Up against a very physical opponent but showed superb timing and awareness to come out on top. 8/10

Kenny Adamson – Experienced man in defence despite being only 19 himself. Was up to the challenge and displayed great leadership. 8/10

Pat Scullion – Played his part on the right of midfield and came close from a long range free-kick. 7/10

John O'Neil – Veteran midfielder gave a captain's display to lead young Cowden side to a deserved victory. 7/10

Marek Tomana – The diminutive Slovakian midfielder covered every blade of grass in a super showing. 9/10

Denis McLaughlin - Composed finish for only goal of the game. Handful for the Queens defence all game and now joint top league scorer for Cowden with 6 goals. 8/10

Paul McQuade - Linked well with his striking partner and goes into the play-offs in good form. 7/10

Martin McBride - Rare start for McBride and put in a decent showing to put himself in the frame for the play-offs. 7/10

Sub (60 mins): Mark Ramsay - Welcome return to action for Mini after recovering from ankle injury. 7/10

Sub (69 mins): John Ferguson - 16-year old forward made his debut and looks one for the future. 6/10

Sub (86 mins): Danny McKay - Another teenager making their debut which bodes well for the future of the club. 6/10

Subs not used: Gary Cennerazzo & Kyle Allison.