Match Report


Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matt LawM. Law63
G
captain1
G
59Alex CampbellA. Campbell
Duncan LawD. Law65
D
2
D
63Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes
Gavin BradyG. Brady55
D
3
D
49Miguel CastroM. Castro
Stephen MccallS. Mccall48
D
4
D
47Stephen McCoistS. McCoist
Alec MorrisonA. Morrison55
M
5
M
47Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern
Billy NaysmithB. Naysmith49
M
6
M
47Scott BurleyS. Burley
Andy InglisA. Inglis43
M
7captain
M
46Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Craig McallisterC. Mcallister39
M
8
M
41Callum BradyC. Brady
Craig CampbellC. Campbell69
A
9
A
63Dominic BurleyD. Burley
Paul GemmillP. Gemmill53
A
10
A
55Andy MccallA. Mccall
Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn49
A
11
A
54Paul FergusonP. Ferguson
 
Gary NivenG. Niven49
G
12
G
52Duncan StrachanD. Strachan
David StrachanD. Strachan47
A
13
A
50Billy ThomsonB. Thomson
Rodrigo OliveiraR. Oliveira45
D
14
G
48Andy YoungA. Young

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Greenock Morton. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Alloa Athletic and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mccall.


0.00
Greenock Morton kick off and get the first half underway!
2.45
Billy Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.35
Stephen Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Alec Morrison who takes it down. Alec Morrison sees a break and surges forward. Alec Morrison plays a quick one-two with Gavin Meiklejohn and rushes in on goal... Alec Morrison shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.57
Billy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Craig Campbell controls it well on his chest. Craig Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.31
Gary McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Andy Mccall who takes it down. Andy Mccall shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.21
Gary McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Ferguson but he's offside!
26.06
Scott Burley flicks a high pass forward. Andy Mccall controls it well on his chest. Andy Mccall plays a quick one-two with Paul Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Andy Mccall side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.30
Craig Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill puts a great ball through but Craig Campbell is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
40.54
Scott Burley makes a simple pass to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.29
Gary Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Scott Burley collects the pass. Scott Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson makes a simple pass, allowing Dominic Burley to run into the box. Dominic Burley takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Matt Law manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Alloa Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
49.06
Stephen McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Burley. Scott Burley sees Paul Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
51.10
Miguel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Darren Mcgovern holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Andy Mccall controls it well on his chest. Andy Mccall plays a one-two with Dominic Burley and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Andy Mccall provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.45
Stephen McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Gary McNeill who brings the ball neatly under control. Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Andy Mccall who brings the ball under control. Andy Mccall shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.15
Gary McNeill advances with the ball. Gary McNeill knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paul Ferguson is offside!
61.29
Andy Inglis makes a simple pass to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.13
Scott Burley plays the ball forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
69.57
Andy Inglis clumsily knocks into Scott Burley. Andy Inglis is given a warning by the referee! Scott Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.54
Gavin Brady threads a neat ball through to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Naysmith shoots from long range but Alex Campbell is on top of it.
77.47
Duncan Law decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Law hits a low pass to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.33
Scott Burley sees a break and surges forward. Scott Burley threads the ball through to Paul Ferguson but he's offside!
84.38
Gavin Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
85.49
Darren Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Craig Mcallister. The referee calls over Darren Mcgovern and warns him to calm down! Craig Mcallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.19
Callum Brady makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. With a superhuman jump, Paul Ferguson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Alloa Athletic

Greenock Morton
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
31.2%
43.8%
25%

Scorers
Paul Gemmill 2, 61
Andy Mccall 26, 51
Paul Ferguson 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Mccall of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Matt Law (GK)
6
2.Duncan Law (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Alec Morrison (MID)
6
6.Billy Naysmith (MID)
7
7.Andy Inglis (MID)
6
8.Craig Mcallister (MID)
6
9.Craig Campbell (ATT)
6
10.Paul Gemmill (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Niven (GK)
0
13.David Strachan (ATT)
0
14.Rodrigo Oliveira (DEF)
0

1.Alex Campbell (GK)
6
2.Gary Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Castro (DEF)
6
4.Stephen McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Darren Mcgovern (MID)
6
6.Scott Burley (MID)
7
7.Gary McNeill (MID)
8
8.Callum Brady (MID)
7
9.Dominic Burley (ATT)
6
10.Andy Mccall (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Paul Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Duncan Strachan (GK)
0
13.Billy Thomson (ATT)
0
14.Andy Young (GK)
0