Falkirk 4-0 Cowdenbeath: Match Report

Falkirk 4-0 Cowdenbeath: Match Report - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game as it happened.Higgins at the double for the BairnsSean Higgins bagged a brace as Falkirk thumped lowly Cowdenbeath 4-0 at the Falkirk Stadium.Chances were at a premium in a poor first half with neither side able to create many genuine opportunities.Higgins came closest to an early opener but was unlucky to see his effort come back off a post after nine minutes.The visitors responded through Greg Stewart but his effort was well saved by Michael McGovern before he blocked the follow-up from Craig Moore.Dale Fulton tested Colin Stewart at the opposite end but failed to make a breakthrough before the interval.The hosts did eventually take the lead after 69 minutes when Darren Dods volleyed home a close-range finish.Craig Sibbald doubled the advantage, turning in Liam Rowan's cross, before James Stevenson fouled James Fulton in the area.Higgins converted the subsequent spot-kick before adding his second from close range in the final minute.

Source: PA