Promotion favourites Cowdenbeath finally illuminated this dull encounter at East Stirling with two second-half goals to secure a 2-0 victory - but only after a 15-minute delay due to a power failure.

The first half was even, with both teams failing to create noteworthy chances.

Shire were unlucky not to take the lead after 55 minutes when Shaun McAuley cracked in a volley that was saved by John Martin.

After 64 minutes, Cowdenbeath hit the front after Shire goalkeeper Jim Butter brought down Tom King inside the penalty area.

Mark Bradley scored with ease from the resulting penalty kick.

Six minutes later the visitors wrapped up all three points when David White prodded home a cross from King.