Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don CollinsD. Collins50
G
1
G
54Carlton DublinC. Dublin
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
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn53
M
5
D
49Stuart WhiteS. White
Linus SchönenbornL. Schönenborn53
M
6
M
70Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Matt MccallM. Mccall53
M
7
M
53Adam MiddletonA. Middleton
Andy BremnerA. Bremner48
M
8
M
52Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay
Alan PetersA. Peters54
A
9
A
65Stuart TelferS. Telfer
Craig RufusC. Rufus50
A
10
A
55Roberto PregnolatoR. Pregnolato
Youssef WilnisY. Wilnis47
A
11
A
41Garry DickovG. Dickov
 
Craig McGroryC. McGrory47
D
12
G
51Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison
Neil LiddellN. Liddell47
M
13
M
49Matt FergusonM. Ferguson
Kevin McNeillK. McNeill45
D
14
D
49Stuart GlassS. Glass

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,387 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 Billy Davidson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United get the match underway!
6.34
Dominic Meiklejohn sees Alan Peters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Peters tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
8.11
Niels Koeman flicks a high pass forward. Andy Bremner controls it well on his chest. Andy Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef Wilnis. Youssef Wilnis finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
12.26
With great vision, Stuart Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Gallacher.
15.05
Billy McGrory hits a low pass to Don Cleland. Don Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Telfer collects the pass. Stuart Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Collins who gathers it comfortably.
16.54
Duncan Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Peters. Alan Peters makes a pass forward but Youssef Wilnis makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
20.27
Don Cleland hits a low pass to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Don Collins. Excellent save.
26.05
Billy McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato edges inside the box! Roberto Pregnolato shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.05
Adam Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Mckinlay collects the pass. Stuart Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
30.21
Adam Middleton threads the ball through to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
34.52
Billy McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Pregnolato collects the pass. Roberto Pregnolato shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
36.55
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.27
Stuart Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Dickov but he's offside!
39.19
Linus Schönenborn barges into Callum Niven. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.35
Linus Schönenborn knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Wilnis. Youssef Wilnis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Greenock Morton kick off the second half!
49.09
Callum Niven threads the ball through to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory runs straight at the opposition's defence. Billy McGrory knocks the ball forward to Roberto Pregnolato but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.16
Stuart Mckinlay hits a low pass to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory surges forward with the ball. Billy McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer makes a deft header but it flies wide!
59.46
Niels Koeman advances with the ball. Niels Koeman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
60.12
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Kevin McNeill replacing Niels Koeman .
63.22
Scott Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Schönenborn. Linus Schönenborn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Wilnis. Youssef Wilnis shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.32
Stuart Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Telfer controls it well on his chest. Stuart Telfer shoots from distance but Don Collins reads it well. He makes it look easy!
75.30
Stuart Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory shoots from distance. Billy McGrory scores for Ayr United!!
77.30
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Craig McGrory replacing Craig Rufus .
85.05
Matt Mccall catches Roberto Pregnolato on the ankles. Matt Mccall is warned by the referee! Roberto Pregnolato hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.57
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 but it is headed clear by Kevin McNeill.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Ayr United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.4%
64.6%
Play Area
30.4%
43%
26.6%

Scorers
Billy McGrory 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy McGrory of Ayr United

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

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