Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     FalkirkFalkirk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don CollinsD. Collins50
G
1
G
48Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Niels KoemanN. Koeman54
D
2
D
59Andy CampbellA. Campbell
Scott MatteoS. Matteo50
D
captain3
D
57Steven WeirS. Weir
Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher50
D
4captain
D
50Andy FergusonA. Ferguson
Duncan BradyD. Brady58
M
5
D
48Alex DavidsonA. Davidson
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn53
M
6
M
55Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval
Linus SchönenbornL. Schönenborn53
M
7
M
53Aladino LopezA. Lopez
Matt MccallM. Mccall53
M
8
M
53Cristiano CastroC. Castro
Alan PetersA. Peters54
A
9
A
68David NaysmithD. Naysmith
Craig RufusC. Rufus50
A
10
A
63Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill
Youssef WilnisY. Wilnis47
A
11
A
49Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer
 
Andy BremnerA. Bremner48
M
12
M
51Goran ChibaG. Chiba
Neil LiddellN. Liddell47
M
13
M
50Steve MacleanS. Maclean
Craig McGroryC. McGrory47
D
14
A
48Neil GemmillN. Gemmill

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 3,990 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex McStay.


0.00
Falkirk start the match!
2.46
Matt Mccall makes a probing pass to Youssef Wilnis. Youssef Wilnis tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
6.46
Corentin Christanval kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Sven Beckenbauer. Some silky footwork from Sven Beckenbauer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.35
Cristiano Castro barges into Duncan Brady. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Brady runs off the knock.
9.35
Corentin Christanval laces a through ball forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith makes a probing pass to Duncan Gemmill but he's offside!
12.38
Duncan Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Peters. Alan Peters shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.10
Dominic Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Peters. Alan Peters skips past Corentin Christanval! Some silky footwork from Alan Peters provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.20
Dominic Meiklejohn makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Rufus. With a superhuman jump, Craig Rufus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
26.43
Cristiano Castro flicks a high pass forward. Corentin Christanval holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Corentin Christanval passes the ball forward to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.42
Corentin Christanval passes the ball forward to Cristiano Castro. Cristiano Castro plays a sublime one-two with Aladino Lopez and races in on goal... Cristiano Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Don Collins with no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
32.43
Alex Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval threads a neat ball through to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.52
Andy Ferguson threads the ball through to Cristiano Castro. Cristiano Castro flicks a high ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer who takes it down. Sven Beckenbauer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Don Collins gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
34.51
Linus Schönenborn hacks Corentin Christanval from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Corentin Christanval grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.21
Craig Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Meiklejohn easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Meiklejohn controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Craig Rufus through on goal. Craig Rufus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
40.42
Andy Ferguson sees Sven Beckenbauer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Beckenbauer threads the ball through to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Craig Rufus clumsily knocks into Andy Campbell. Craig Rufus is given a warning by the referee! Andy Campbell runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
47.13
Cristiano Castro knocks the ball forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from David Naysmith provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Naysmith!
51.54
Alan Peters flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Wilnis who takes it down. Youssef Wilnis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Brady but the linesman indicates offside!
53.15
Aladino Lopez hits a low pass to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill skips past Scott Matteo! Duncan Gemmill side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Don Collins is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.07
Linus Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Alan Peters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Peters plays a one-two with Craig Rufus and rushes in on goal... Alan Peters comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Garry Elliott had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
61.07
Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Neil Liddell replacing Youssef Wilnis and Craig McGrory replacing Niels Koeman .
63.04
Duncan Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Don Collins has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.05
Andy Ferguson catches Neil Liddell on the ankles. Andy Ferguson is warned by the referee! Neil Liddell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.16
Scott Matteo receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan Gallacher. Scott Matteo makes an attacking run forward. Scott Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Corentin Christanval.
73.21
Corentin Christanval threads a neat ball through to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill advances inside the box! Duncan Gemmill shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Falkirk!
77.21
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Andy Bremner replacing Craig Rufus .Falkirk have made a substitution with Neil Gemmill replacing David Naysmith .
81.57
Alex Davidson barges into Dominic Meiklejohn. The referee calls over Alex Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
87.40
Dominic Meiklejohn advances with the ball. Dominic Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Corentin Christanval makes a probing pass to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Collins who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Falkirk
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
23.6%
51.4%
25%

Scorers
Alan Peters 59
Cristiano Castro 27
David Naysmith 47, 63
Duncan Gemmill 53, 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Gemmill of Falkirk

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.Dominic Meiklejohn (MID)
6
7.Linus Schönenborn (MID)yellow card
5
8.Matt Mccall (MID)
6
9.Alan Peters (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Craig Rufus (ATT)
6
11.Youssef Wilnis (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Bremner (MID)
6
13.Neil Liddell (MID)
6
14.Craig McGrory (DEF)
6

1.Garry Elliott (GK)
6
2.Andy Campbell (DEF)
6
3.Steven Weir (DEF)
6
4.Andy Ferguson (DEF)
6
5.Alex Davidson (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Corentin Christanval (MID)
7
7.Aladino Lopez (MID)
7
8.Cristiano Castro (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
9.David Naysmith (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Duncan Gemmill (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)
6
 
12.Goran Chiba (MID)
0
13.Steve Maclean (MID)
0
14.Neil Gemmill (ATT)
6