Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     Ross CountyRoss County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don CollinsD. Collins50
G
1
G
60Craig MortonC. Morton
Niels KoemanN. Koeman54
D
2
D
60Craig BoothC. Booth
Scott MatteoS. Matteo50
D
captain3
D
53Matt GlassM. Glass
Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher50
D
4
D
45Alexander EberleA. Eberle
Duncan BradyD. Brady58
M
5captain
M
62Craig McCoistC. McCoist
Matt MccallM. Mccall53
M
6
M
58Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn52
M
7
M
57Gavin GreigG. Greig
Linus SchönenbornL. Schönenborn52
M
8
M
54Stuart GreigS. Greig
Alan PetersA. Peters54
A
9
A
64Billy MatteoB. Matteo
Craig RufusC. Rufus50
A
10
A
63Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister
Duncan CollinsD. Collins42
A
11
A
55Alex LiddellA. Liddell
 
Andy BremnerA. Bremner48
M
12
G
53Don CampbellD. Campbell
Neil LiddellN. Liddell47
M
13
G
52David BradyD. Brady
Craig McGroryC. McGrory47
D
14
M
52Richard McNeillR. McNeill

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,464 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Greenock Morton and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Davidson.


0.00
Greenock Morton start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.47
Craig McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Liddell but he's offside!
3.31
Dominic Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Matt Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Mccall shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Craig Morton smothers it!
4.03
Matt Mccall knocks the ball forward to Linus Schönenborn. Linus Schönenborn shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.14
With great vision, Mauricio Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
18.08
Gavin Greig threads the ball through to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.36
Craig Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez brings the ball forward. Mauricio Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
24.36
Alexander Eberle makes a simple pass to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Mcallister but he's offside!
28.50
Matt Mccall sees a break and surges forward. Matt Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Collins. Duncan Collins beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
30.21
Matt Glass makes a probing pass to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig hits a low pass to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
34.11
Matt Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.40
Scott Matteo pushes up the pitch. Scott Matteo passes the ball forward to Craig Rufus. Craig Rufus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
39.07
Gavin Greig flicks a high pass forward. Billy Matteo collects the pass. Billy Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.37
Craig Booth threads a neat ball through to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
49.48
Matt Mccall knocks the ball forward to Duncan Collins. Duncan Collins cuts inside the box! Duncan Collins cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
53.40
Duncan Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Brady collects the pass. Duncan Brady makes a probing pass to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
59.04
With vision, Matt Glass plays the ball forward to Mauricio Rodriguez. Seeing a gap ahead, Mauricio Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig passes the ball forward but Alex Liddell is offside!
60.38
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Craig McGrory replacing Niels Koeman .
61.41
Ross County are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
63.15
Dominic Meiklejohn hacks Matt Glass from behind! The referee calls over Dominic Meiklejohn and warns him to calm down! Matt Glass gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.03
Scott Matteo hits a low pass to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Collins who brings the ball under control. Duncan Collins threads a neat ball through to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
66.30
With a delightful solo run, Matt Mccall stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Mccall cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Matt Mccall provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
67.27
Matt Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Peters. Alan Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Brady. Alexander Eberle makes a lunging tackle for the ball. Duncan Brady goes down holding his ankles. Duncan Brady rolls around, appealing for a penalty! No says the ref!! The referee warns Duncan Brady for diving!
72.02
Gavin Greig barges into Craig McGrory. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig McGrory runs off the knock.
75.40
Dominic Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Alan Peters. Alan Peters shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Craig Morton manages to gather it effortlessly.
79.58
Craig Booth sees Mauricio Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. With a superhuman jump, Alex Liddell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
81.54
Matt Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Rodriguez. With a delightful solo run, Mauricio Rodriguez stretches the opposition's defence. Mauricio Rodriguez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alex Liddell is offside!
84.35
Mauricio Rodriguez darts forward. Mauricio Rodriguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Don Collins easily smothers it!
85.44
Craig Booth passes the ball forward to Matt Glass. Matt Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez runs straight at the defence! Mauricio Rodriguez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Ross County
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
27.6%
42.1%
30.3%

Scorers
Matt Mccall 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Mccall 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)goal scored
9
7.Dominic Meiklejohn (MID)
6
8.Linus Schönenborn (MID)
6
9.Alan Peters (ATT)
6
10.Craig Rufus (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Collins (ATT)
7
 
12.Andy Bremner (MID)
0
13.Neil Liddell (MID)
0
14.Craig McGrory (DEF)
6

1.Craig Morton (GK)
7
2.Craig Booth (DEF)
6
3.Matt Glass (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Eberle (DEF)
6
5.Craig McCoist (MID)
6
6.Mauricio Rodriguez (MID)
8
7.Gavin Greig (MID)yellow card
6
8.Stuart Greig (MID)
6
9.Billy Matteo (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Mcallister (ATT)
6
11.Alex Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Campbell (GK)
0
13.David Brady (GK)
0
14.Richard McNeill (MID)
0