Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 20,315 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell 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 Callum Hansen.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell 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 Callum Hansen.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
9.05
0-0Garry Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean-Michel Machado who gathers it comfortably.
12.40
1-0Andy Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro darts forward. Fernando Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.56
1-0Tryggvi Sigthorsson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tryggvi Sigthorsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Thomson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Telfer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Dominic Gemmill manages to gather it.
21.09
Alec Law makes a probing pass to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
27.10
1-0Colin Ferguson clumsily knocks into Taras Kolesnichenko. The referee calls over Colin Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! Taras Kolesnichenko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.26
Michel Masson chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson threads a neat ball through to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
30.12
Fernando Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean-Michel Machado who gathers it comfortably.
32.29
Alec Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Jean-Michel Machado.
33.18
1-0Colin Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Boksic. Fabio Boksic darts forward. Fabio Boksic shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.53
Wim Van Himst makes a probing pass to Alec Law. Alec Law plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Ferguson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alec Law looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.57
Taras Kolesnichenko hacks Fernando Ribeiro from behind! The referee calls over Taras Kolesnichenko and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Ribeiro runs off the knock.
38.14
Colin Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst skips past Tryggvi Sigthorsson! Wim Van Himst tries a spectacular strike. Jean-Michel Machado is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Colin Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Taras Kolesnichenko controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Taras Kolesnichenko plays the ball forward to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Fabio Boksic provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Dominic Gemmill has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Motherwell kick off!
48.20
Fernando Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Alec Law. Alec Law lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jean-Michel Machado manages to gather it comfortably.
53.52
Michel Masson makes a probing pass to Tryggvi Sigthorsson. Tryggvi Sigthorsson sees space and advances. Tryggvi Sigthorsson advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Tryggvi Sigthorsson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Dominic Gemmill. What a save!
55.17
Duncan Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Boksic. Fabio Boksic sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
59.46
2-1Billy Campbell knocks the ball forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Billy Campbell is offside!
60.57
2-1Motherwell have made a substitution with Don Henderson replacing Garry Meiklejohn .
63.40
Colin Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Colin Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
69.03
Colin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Don Henderson collects the pass. Don Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michel Masson.
71.35
Taras Kolesnichenko threads a neat ball through to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Mason. Billy Mason knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Dominic Gemmill. Excellent save.
72.01
Tryggvi Sigthorsson flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mcallister collects the pass. Colin Mcallister makes a simple pass to Taras Kolesnichenko. Taras Kolesnichenko whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Boksic. Fabio Boksic directs the ball goalwards with his head. Dominic Gemmill effortlessly punches it away to safety.
73.10
2-1Taras Kolesnichenko comes in with a high challenge, catching Kevin Aelbrecht with his studs. The referee motions to Taras Kolesnichenko to come over. It's a red card!! Kevin Aelbrecht carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.39
Motherwell have made 2 substitutions with Matt Law replacing Stanley Gallagher and Don Hendry replacing Alec Law .
81.17
Tryggvi Sigthorsson catches Colin Ferguson on the ankles. Tryggvi Sigthorsson is shown the yellow card! Colin Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.19
Billy Mason threads a neat ball through to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
89.03
Tryggvi Sigthorsson comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Aelbrecht. Tryggvi Sigthorsson is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Aelbrecht gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
23.3%
46.6%
30.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Ribeiro of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominic Gemmill (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stanley Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hauke Schnellinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Aelbrecht (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fernando Ribeiro (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Alec Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Ferguson (ATT) |   | 7 |
| 11. | Wim Van Himst (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Matt Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Don Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Don Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jean-Michel Machado (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Colin Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tryggvi Sigthorsson (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Michel Masson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Taras Kolesnichenko (MID) |  | 3 |
| 7. | Fabio Boksic (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Duncan Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Colin Law (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Mckinlay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Morton (ATT) | 0 | |