Match Report


StranraerStranraer     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Clyde WoottonClyde Wootton Computer Player Computer Player
Neil CaldwellN. Caldwell59
G
1
G
50Don CollinsD. Collins
Craig DavidsonC. Davidson73
D
captain2
D
54Niels KoemanN. Koeman
David LiddellD. Liddell39
D
3captain
D
50Scott MatteoS. Matteo
Patricio CanoP. Cano50
D
4
D
50Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher
Callum RaeC. Rae53
D
5
M
58Duncan BradyD. Brady
Dominique de HaanD. de Haan68
M
6
M
53Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Duncan StrachanD. Strachan50
M
7
M
53Linus SchönenbornL. Schönenborn
Ruddy GranonR. Granon54
A
8
M
53Matt MccallM. Mccall
Gary HansenG. Hansen47
A
9
A
54Alan PetersA. Peters
Simon LangeS. Lange52
A
10
A
50Craig RufusC. Rufus
Francis QuinteroF. Quintero55
A
11
A
47Youssef WilnisY. Wilnis
 
Erwin BoumaE. Bouma52
A
12
M
48Andy BremnerA. Bremner
Nuno PinheiroN. Pinheiro52
G
13
M
47Neil LiddellN. Liddell
Don LiddellD. Liddell51
D
14
D
47Craig McGroryC. McGrory

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 4,554 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Rae.


0.00
Greenock Morton kick off!
4.46
Dominique de Haan kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan sees Ruddy Granon just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ruddy Granon strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.22
Linus Schönenborn flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Cano.
14.43
Patricio Cano flicks a high pass forward. Craig Davidson collects the pass. Craig Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
16.02
Francis Quintero barges into Duncan Gallacher. The referee brings Francis Quintero to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Gallacher runs off the knock.
21.50
Duncan Brady advances with the ball. Duncan Brady puts a great ball through but Craig Rufus is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
24.08
David Liddell threads a neat ball through to Patricio Cano. Patricio Cano chips the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon plays a quick one-two with Gary Hansen and rushes in on goal... Ruddy Granon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
33.58
With great vision, Dominique de Haan plays the ball forward to Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero hits a low pass to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but Niels Koeman is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
34.32
Dominique de Haan clumsily knocks into Dominic Meiklejohn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
36.38
Duncan Strachan knocks the ball forward to Simon Lange. Simon Lange plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Hansen and advances towards the goal... Simon Lange cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Don Collins gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
39.36
Duncan Brady clumsily knocks into Callum Rae. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.21
Duncan Strachan sees space and advances. Duncan Strachan plays a quick one-two with Simon Lange and rushes in on goal... Duncan Strachan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.51
Duncan Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Lange. Simon Lange makes a probing pass between the defence to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer have changed their lineup with Erwin Bouma replacing Simon Lange. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Stranraer kick off the second half!
48.28
Dominique de Haan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dominique de Haan tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Don Collins.
49.29
Corner kick to Stranraer. Callum Rae plays it to the far post. Don Collins drops low and scoops up the ball.
51.33
Scott Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Brady collects the pass. Duncan Brady edges inside the box! Duncan Brady cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.41
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Craig McGrory replacing Niels Koeman .
65.13
Linus Schönenborn makes a probing pass to Craig Rufus. Craig Rufus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominique de Haan.
69.18
Duncan Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Francis Quintero who takes it down. Francis Quintero plays a perfect one-two with Ruddy Granon and rushes in on goal... Francis Quintero shoots from just inside the box but somehow Don Collins manages to keep it out.
71.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Patricio Cano plays the ball forward to Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
72.09
Craig Davidson darts forward. Craig Davidson threads the ball through to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Don Collins didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.19
Matt Mccall threads a neat ball through to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Neil Caldwell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.45
Dominique de Haan hits a low pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen rushes past Craig McGrory! Gary Hansen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
83.52
Youssef Wilnis hacks David Liddell from behind! Youssef Wilnis is shown the yellow card! David Liddell runs off the knock.
85.37
Duncan Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma threads a neat ball through to Francis Quintero. Some silky footwork from Francis Quintero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Don Collins manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Stranraer

Greenock Morton
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
29.9%
47.8%
22.4%

Scorers
Duncan Brady 51
Matt Mccall 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Collins of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Neil Caldwell (GK)
6
2.Craig Davidson (DEF)
7
3.David Liddell (DEF)
6
4.Patricio Cano (DEF)
6
5.Callum Rae (DEF)
6
6.Dominique de Haan (MID)yellow card
6
7.Duncan Strachan (MID)
8
8.Ruddy Granon (ATT)
6
9.Gary Hansen (ATT)
6
10.Simon Lange (ATT)
6
11.Francis Quintero (ATT)
7
 
12.Erwin Bouma (ATT)
6
13.Nuno Pinheiro (GK)
0
14.Don Liddell (DEF)
0

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