Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 4,339 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Morrison.
0.00
0-0Greenock Morton start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.14
0-0Noah Ouindi makes a probing pass to Valeriy Kostiuk. Valeriy Kostiuk sees Gavin Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.50
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.25
Malcolm Fortune flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen McCoist.
33.34
Stuart Hutchison flicks a high ball forward to Malcolm Fortune who takes it down. Malcolm Fortune threads a neat ball through to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.54
1-0With vision, Gary Mcinnes picks a pass forward to Callum Brady. With fabulous vision, Callum Brady plays the ball forward to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley plays a one-two with Paul Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Dominic Burley cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the second half underway!
49.18
1-0Malcolm Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Johnstone controls it well on his chest. Gavin Johnstone advances inside the box! Gavin Johnstone strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.29
1-0Oscar Andres comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Nascimento. Oscar Andres is shown the yellow card! Tiago Nascimento runs off the knock.
54.10
Valeriy Kostiuk knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone rushes past Miguel Castro! Gavin Johnstone side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.56
Paul Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Castro. Paul Ritchie is shown the yellow card! Miguel Castro runs off the knock.
57.49
Gary Mcinnes decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ferguson collects the pass. Paul Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.28
Stephen Inglis brings the ball forward. Stephen Inglis threads the ball through to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.46
1-0Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with Don Caldwell replacing Stuart Hutchison .
63.20
Gary McNeill threads a neat ball through to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.47
1-0Don Caldwell catches Andy Mccall on the ankles. The referee warns Don Caldwell to calm down! Andy Mccall runs off the knock.
75.47
1-0Free kick to Greenock Morton just outside the area...
76.02
Andy Mccall takes a cautious run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
77.29
Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with Richard Mcallister replacing Malcolm Fortune .
78.33
Miguel Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Paul Ferguson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Duncan Rae has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.57
Stephen Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Andres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Andres passes the ball forward to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Johnstone!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
28.4%
44.6%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Ferguson of Greenock Morton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Miguel Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Nascimento (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darren Mcgovern (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Callum Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Burley (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Andy Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Ferguson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Duncan Strachan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Thomson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Young (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan Rae (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noah Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Hutchison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Garry Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Valeriy Kostiuk (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malcolm Fortune (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oscar Andres (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Paul Ritchie (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Gavin Johnstone (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Colin Johnstone (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Caldwell (MID) | 5 | |
| 14. | Richard Mcallister (ATT) | 6 | |