Cowdenbeath 1-4 Raith Rovers

Raith kept up their title challenge with a convincing 4-1 win over 10-man Cowdenbeath in an action-packed Fife derby at Central Park.

Rovers opened the scoring in 10 minutes when Robert Sloan pounced to slot home before Cowdenbeath drew level when new signing Stephen Manson headed home.

Pat Scullion was red carded for Cowden before Raith powered ahead with goals by Steven Hislop and a Templeton shot.

Graham Weir wrapped up the scoring with a 20-yard shot six minutes from time.

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Cowdenbeath: Hay, David Armstrong (McBride 11), John Armstrong, Hill, Adamson, Patrick Scullion, Gilfillan (Anton 45), O'Neil, Manson (A Trialist 45), Dempster, Mark Ramsey. Subs Not Used: McConalogue, Allison.

Sent Off: Patrick Scullion (55).

Booked: Adamson.

Goal: Manson 22.

Raith: Renton, Wilson, Campbell, Tod, Dingwall, Sloan (Borris 78), Winter, Davidson, Templeton (Carcary 74), Weir, Goodwillie (Hislop 43). Subs Not Used: Watley, Fahey.

Booked: Dingwall.

Goals: Sloan 10, Hislop 66, Templeton 68, Weir 84.

Att: 1,896

Ref: S Nicholls