Match Report


DundeeDundee     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominic McNeillD. McNeill45
G
1
G
50Don CollinsD. Collins
Kurt HilgerinkK. Hilgerink58
D
2
D
54Niels KoemanN. Koeman
Callum WhiteC. White51
D
3captain
D
50Scott MatteoS. Matteo
JŸrgen SchultzJ. Schultz51
D
captain4
D
50Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher
Alex ServideiA. Servidei50
D
5
M
58Duncan BradyD. Brady
Federico GaravelliF. Garavelli50
M
6
M
53Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Jean-Philippe JavaryJ. Javary47
M
7
M
53Linus SchönenbornL. Schönenborn
Stuart LawS. Law46
M
8
M
53Matt MccallM. Mccall
Duncan YoungD. Young54
A
9
A
54Alan PetersA. Peters
Jose Fortes VegaJ. Vega52
A
10
A
50Craig RufusC. Rufus
Dominic JohnstoneD. Johnstone50
A
11
A
47Youssef WilnisY. Wilnis
 
Dean GilchristD. Gilchrist50
D
12
M
48Andy BremnerA. Bremner
David PottsD. Potts49
A
13
M
47Neil LiddellN. Liddell
Scott McNeillS. McNeill46
A
14
D
47Craig McGroryC. McGrory

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 4,234 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Dickov.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dundee kick off!
2.38
Duncan Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Duncan Brady. Duncan Brady flicks a high ball forward to Craig Rufus who takes it down. Craig Rufus rushes past Callum White! Callum White barges into Craig Rufus. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
4.15
Jean-Philippe Javary makes a simple pass to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone passes the ball forward to Duncan Young. Duncan Young comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
8.10
Matt Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Wilnis. Youssef Wilnis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
10.59
Federico Garavelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Young. Duncan Young heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.57
Stuart Law flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Young who brings the ball under control. Duncan Young shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
20.26
Duncan Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niels Koeman.
21.26
Duncan Brady flicks a high ball forward to Alan Peters who takes it down. Alan Peters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.44
Youssef Wilnis clumsily knocks into JŸrgen Schultz. Youssef Wilnis is shown the yellow card! JŸrgen Schultz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.29
Matt Mccall barges into Jean-Philippe Javary. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Philippe Javary hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.18
Federico Garavelli chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Young. Duncan Young beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.53
Stuart Law sees Jose Fortes Vega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Vega finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Don Collins manages to gather it comfortably.
33.37
Alex Servidei clumsily knocks into Duncan Brady. Alex Servidei is shown the yellow card! Duncan Brady runs off the knock.
36.17
With imagination, Stuart Law laces a weighted ball forward to Jean-Philippe Javary. Jean-Philippe Javary whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Young. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Young connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
44.18
Stuart Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Vega who takes it down. Jose Fortes Vega shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Alex Servidei threads the ball through to Jean-Philippe Javary. Jean-Philippe Javary kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Young. Duncan Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Collins who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton get the second half underway!
54.46
Duncan Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Wilnis who takes it down. Youssef Wilnis skips past Alex Servidei! Youssef Wilnis side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Dominic McNeill.
57.32
Federico Garavelli makes a probing pass to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Young. Duncan Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.54
Dundee have made a substitution with David Potts replacing Jean-Philippe Javary .Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Neil Liddell replacing Youssef Wilnis and Craig McGrory replacing Niels Koeman .
63.01
With great vision, Stuart Law plays the ball forward to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Garavelli. Federico Garavelli connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Duncan Gallacher's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
65.00
Scott Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Schönenborn. Linus Schönenborn shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
71.21
Stuart Law threads a neat ball through to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.49
Dominic Johnstone runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dominic Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Young. Duncan Young heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
77.18
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Andy Bremner replacing Craig Rufus .
78.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Alan Peters. Alan Peters sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
84.01
Craig McGrory hacks Jose Fortes Vega from behind! Craig McGrory is warned by the referee! Jose Fortes Vega stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.11
Alex Servidei passes the ball forward to Federico Garavelli. Federico Garavelli flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Young knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Kurt Hilgerink surges forward with the ball. Kurt Hilgerink lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Don Collins with no chance!! Goal for Dundee!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Dundee

Greenock Morton
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
25.3%
46.8%
27.8%

Scorers
Duncan Young 11
Dominic Johnstone 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Johnstone of Dundee

Match Ratings
1.Dominic McNeill (GK)
6
2.Kurt Hilgerink (DEF)
7
3.Callum White (DEF)
6
4.JŸrgen Schultz (DEF)
6
5.Alex Servidei (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Federico Garavelli (MID)
7
7.Jean-Philippe Javary (MID)
6
8.Stuart Law (MID)
8
9.Duncan Young (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jose Fortes Vega (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Dean Gilchrist (DEF)
0
13.David Potts (ATT)
6
14.Scott McNeill (ATT)
0

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