Match Report
| Greenock Morton | Greenock Morton |  |  | Partick Thistle | Partick Thistle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Luciano Romero | L. Romero |  | 39 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Alex James | A. James | |||||||||
| Gavin Glass | G. Glass | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Dominic Bremner | D. Bremner | |||||||||
| Matt Law | M. Law | | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Stuart McStay | S. McStay | |||||||||
| Alex Rae | A. Rae | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Scott Hutchison | S. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Craig Mccall | C. Mccall | | 39 | D | | 5 | | M | 60 | | Colin Mckinlay | C. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Garry Glass | G. Glass | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Gavin Collins | G. Collins | |||||||||
| Billy Gemmill | B. Gemmill | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 |  | Massimiliano Albonetti | M. Albonetti | |||||||||
| Richard Mcinnes | R. Mcinnes | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Don Young | D. Young | |||||||||
| Stephen Mason | S. Mason | | 43 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 |  | Stephan Nyarko | S. Nyarko | |||||||||
| Gary McGrory | G. McGrory | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Dominic Ferguson | D. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Craig Strachan | C. Strachan | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 |  | Gary Cottee | G. Cottee | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 4,570 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Partick Thistle kick off!
3.51
0-0Gary Cottee clumsily knocks into Gavin Glass. Gary Cottee is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.05
0-0Matt Law chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason threads the ball through to Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Bremner.
10.05
0-0Stephen Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.02
Massimiliano Albonetti makes a beautiful solo run. Massimiliano Albonetti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Luciano Romero easily smothers it!
21.40
Billy Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Gemmill shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Alex James easily smothers it!
24.29
0-0Gavin Collins surges forward with the ball. Gavin Collins whips in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
27.22
Dominic Bremner passes the ball forward to Massimiliano Albonetti. Massimiliano Albonetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
32.55
Colin Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.37
Stephen Mason knocks the ball forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.52
Matt Law knocks the ball forward to Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan flicks the ball with his head. Alex James manages to gather it comfortably.
36.00
0-1Gavin Collins surges forward with the ball. Gavin Collins goes all the way! Gavin Collins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.20
Matt Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill makes a probing pass to Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.54
Alex Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Glass. Garry Glass makes a simple pass to Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.35
Dominic Bremner makes a probing pass to Massimiliano Albonetti. Massimiliano Albonetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko goes all the way! Stephan Nyarko tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Luciano Romero had no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Greenock Morton start the second half!
48.40
Gavin Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex James who gathers it comfortably.
49.56
Billy Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Hutchison.
51.08
1-2Massimiliano Albonetti passes the ball forward to Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee passes the ball forward but Dominic Ferguson is offside!
53.23
Scott Hutchison hacks Craig Strachan from behind! Scott Hutchison is warned by the referee! Craig Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.18
Massimiliano Albonetti passes the ball forward to Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee makes a probing pass to Dominic Ferguson but he's offside!
55.32
Matt Law makes a probing pass to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.50
Colin Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Gary Cottee. Gary Cottee plays a perfect one-two with Stephan Nyarko and rushes in on goal... Gary Cottee rockets a shot on goal. Gary Cottee scores for Partick Thistle!!
65.05
Gavin Collins surges forward with the ball. Gavin Collins shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
67.48
Alex Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but Alex James is on top of it.
75.19
Massimiliano Albonetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson plays a perfect one-two with Gary Cottee and rushes in on goal... Dominic Ferguson rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Luciano Romero had no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
78.21
Massimiliano Albonetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko goes all the way! Stephan Nyarko takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Luciano Romero!
79.03
2-4Stephen Mason barges into Colin Mckinlay. Stephen Mason is shown the yellow card! Colin Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.42
Massimiliano Albonetti threads the ball through to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson makes a probing pass to Stephan Nyarko but he's offside!
89.08
Stephen Mason sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
30.9%
43.2%
25.9%
Scorers
| Craig Strachan 41, 55 | Gavin Collins 36 Stephan Nyarko 44 Gary Cottee 59 Dominic Ferguson 75 |