Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don CollinsD. Collins50
G
1
G
51Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison
Niels KoemanN. Koeman54
D
2
D
55Don ClelandD. Cleland
Scott MatteoS. Matteo50
D
captain3
D
51Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher50
D
4captain
D
49Callum NivenC. Niven
Duncan BradyD. Brady58
M
5
D
49Stuart GlassS. Glass
Matt MccallM. Mccall53
M
6
M
69Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn52
M
7
M
53Adam MiddletonA. Middleton
Linus SchönenbornL. Schönenborn52
M
8
M
52Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay
Alan PetersA. Peters54
A
9
A
64Stuart TelferS. Telfer
Craig RufusC. Rufus50
A
10
A
55Roberto PregnolatoR. Pregnolato
Duncan CollinsD. Collins42
A
11
A
41Garry DickovG. Dickov
 
Andy BremnerA. Bremner48
M
12
M
49Matt FergusonM. Ferguson
Neil LiddellN. Liddell47
M
13
M
49Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes
Craig McGroryC. McGrory47
D
14
M
48Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,940 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Booth.


0.00
Greenock Morton kick off and get the match underway!
2.19
Billy McGrory takes it forward alone. Billy McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.58
Stuart Glass threads a neat ball through to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory threads a neat ball through to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.41
Linus Schönenborn knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Schönenborn. With a superhuman jump, Linus Schönenborn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Craig Hutchison manages to gather it.
12.04
Billy McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Telfer shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
16.13
With a delightful solo run, Matt Mccall stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Mccall plays a one-two with Craig Rufus and rushes in on goal... Matt Mccall takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.58
Stuart Telfer makes a probing pass to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Telfer but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.41
Dominic Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Peters. Alan Peters edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alan Peters provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
24.24
Dominic Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Duncan Brady. Duncan Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Rufus. Craig Rufus makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
27.42
Billy McGrory surges forward with the ball. Billy McGrory shoots from long range. Billy McGrory scores for Ayr United!!
30.17
Dominic Meiklejohn pushes up the pitch. Dominic Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall plays a one-two with Craig Rufus and advances towards the goal... Matt Mccall looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
36.39
Niels Koeman makes a simple pass to Alan Peters. Alan Peters runs straight at the defence! Alan Peters shoots from just inside the box but Craig Hutchison is on top of it.
39.14
Dominic Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Duncan Collins. Duncan Collins plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Rufus and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Duncan Collins provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.40
Stuart Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato threads the ball through into the box. Stuart Telfer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Linus Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Meiklejohn collects the pass. Dominic Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Duncan Collins. Duncan Collins rushes past Stuart Glass! Duncan Collins side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ayr United kick off!
48.14
Niels Koeman makes a strong solo run forward. Niels Koeman threads the ball through to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Rufus. Craig Rufus makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Craig Hutchison had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
59.14
Scott Matteo makes a probing pass to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall makes an attacking run forward. Matt Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Collins. Duncan Collins muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Craig Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
60.43
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Craig McGrory replacing Niels Koeman .
63.16
Roberto Pregnolato barges into Duncan Gallacher. Roberto Pregnolato is shown the yellow card! Duncan Gallacher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.17
Billy McGrory sees Roberto Pregnolato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Pregnolato plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Telfer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Roberto Pregnolato provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
75.10
Duncan Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Dominic Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Alan Peters. Alan Peters whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Collins. Duncan Collins flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.36
Roberto Pregnolato flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.22
Adam Middleton plays the ball forward to Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer plays a quick one-two with Garry Dickov and rushes in on goal... Stuart Telfer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Matt Mccall threads the ball through to Duncan Collins. Duncan Collins threads the ball through into the box. Dominic Meiklejohn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Ayr United
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
30.3%
42.1%
27.6%

Scorers
Alan Peters 21
Craig Rufus 48
Dominic Meiklejohn 90
Stuart Telfer 4
Billy McGrory 27
Roberto Pregnolato 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Meiklejohn of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Don Collins (GK)
6
2.Niels Koeman (DEF)
6
3.Scott Matteo (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Gallacher (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Brady (MID)
6
6.Matt Mccall (MID)
7
7.Dominic Meiklejohn (MID)goal scored
9
8.Linus Schönenborn (MID)
6
9.Alan Peters (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Craig Rufus (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Duncan Collins (ATT)
7
 
12.Andy Bremner (MID)
0
13.Neil Liddell (MID)
0
14.Craig McGrory (DEF)
6

1.Craig Hutchison (GK)
7
2.Don Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Morrison (DEF)
6
4.Callum Niven (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Glass (DEF)
6
6.Billy McGrory (MID)goal scored
8
7.Adam Middleton (MID)
6
8.Stuart Mckinlay (MID)
6
9.Stuart Telfer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Roberto Pregnolato (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Garry Dickov (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Ferguson (MID)
0
13.Stuart Mcinnes (MID)
0
14.Stuart Sullivan (MID)
0