Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 4,472 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Elgin City kick off and get the first half underway!
8.11
Richard McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Richard McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.10
Stephen Mason clumsily knocks into Arthur Tolley. Stephen Mason is shown the yellow card! Arthur Tolley runs off the knock.
22.15
Richard McGrory knocks the ball forward to Colin Mason. Colin Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
24.23
Colin Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Mason goes all the way! Colin Mason rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stuart Brady!
26.43
Les White makes a simple pass to Don Henderson. Don Henderson makes a simple pass to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Brady had no chance!! Goal for Elgin City!
30.26
Billy Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.52
Stephen Mason sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Mason shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
40.38
Les White barges into Billy Gemmill. Les White is given a warning by the referee! Billy Gemmill runs off the knock.
42.11
Garry Glass advances with the ball. Garry Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Strachan!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
47.46
Don Henderson knocks the ball forward to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson goes all the way! Garry Ferguson tries a spectacular strike. Stuart Brady is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.53
Les White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Tolley. Arthur Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Stuart Brady.
57.26
Arthur Tolley flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.31
Arthur Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Alex James. Alex James whips in a cross ball towards Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
61.17
Billy Gemmill makes a simple pass to Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.32
Don Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland knocks the ball forward to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.27
Billy Gemmill barges into Don Henderson. The referee calls over Billy Gemmill and warns him to calm down! Don Henderson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.45
Richard Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
71.36
Don Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland threads the ball through to Alex James but he's offside!
73.25
Arthur Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.28
Scott Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Don Henderson. Don Henderson surges forward with the ball. Don Henderson knocks the ball forward to Garry Ferguson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.17
Colin Mason decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Garry Ferguson of Elgin City
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
26.4%
50%
23.6%