Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     RangersRangers
Ranald MitchellRanald Mitchell James Dunlop James Dunlop
Jean-Michel MachadoJ. Machado72
G
captain1
G
80Don HendryD. Hendry
Ruud SluiterR. Sluiter73
D
2
D
81Petre SipercoP. Siperco
Colin McallisterC. Mcallister71
D
3captain
D
82Dion PalmerD. Palmer
Tryggvi SigthorssonT. Sigthorsson74
D
4
D
79Charles-Edward GhanhouanC. Ghanhouan
Stuart DalglishS. Dalglish77
M
5
D
84Armin TurekA. Turek
Matt ElliottM. Elliott73
M
6
M
94Paul MoelikerP. Moeliker
Fabio BoksicF. Boksic77
M
7
M
89Ricardo MarquezR. Marquez
Colin LawC. Law77
M
8
M
82Pascal PolheimP. Polheim
Garry MckinlayG. Mckinlay74
A
9
A
87Fouzi ElkhatabiF. Elkhatabi
Duncan MortonD. Morton80
A
10
A
83Danny CoppingerD. Coppinger
Billy MasonB. Mason74
A
11
A
76Jose NevesJ. Neves
 
Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson68
M
12
D
78Marcos HernandezM. Hernandez
Billy CampbellB. Campbell74
A
13
M
82Hugo Guerrero LopezH. Guerrero Lopez
Scott TelferS. Telfer72
A
14
A
81George NoicaG. Noica

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Rangers. A crowd of 17,147 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Sullivan.


0.00
Greenock Morton kick off the first half!
2.15
Colin Law flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Morton collects the pass. Duncan Morton advances inside the box! Duncan Morton comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
6.33
Dion Palmer threads a neat ball through to Charles-Edward Ghanhouan. Charles-Edward Ghanhouan makes a simple pass to Pascal Polheim. Pascal Polheim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.43
Pascal Polheim flicks a high ball forward to Fouzi Elkhatabi who takes it down. Fouzi Elkhatabi shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.22
Stuart Dalglish runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stuart Dalglish makes a great pass forward. Garry Mckinlay runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
12.33
Colin Mcallister pushes up the pitch. Colin Mcallister picks a pass forward to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to Billy Mason, releasing him through on goal. Billy Mason muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
16.26
Dion Palmer flicks a high pass forward to Paul Moeliker who brings the ball under control. Paul Moeliker flicks a high pass forward to Fouzi Elkhatabi who brings the ball under control. Fouzi Elkhatabi deftly passes the ball to Danny Coppinger, releasing him through on goal. Danny Coppinger tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Jean-Michel Machado had no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
21.40
Ruud Sluiter catches Jose Neves on the ankles. Ruud Sluiter is shown the yellow card! Jose Neves runs off the knock.
24.39
Pascal Polheim threads the ball through to Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jean-Michel Machado.
25.39
It's a corner kick. Ricardo Marquez kicks a low ball out wide. Pascal Polheim looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
26.56
Ruud Sluiter hacks Armin Turek from behind! Ruud Sluiter is warned by the referee! Armin Turek stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.45
Matt Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Morton. Duncan Morton advances inside the box! Duncan Morton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.46
Colin Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Boksic collects the pass. Fabio Boksic threads a neat ball through to Duncan Morton. Duncan Morton threads a neat ball through to Billy Mason. Billy Mason strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.47
Matt Elliott sees Garry Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Mckinlay rushes past Charles-Edward Ghanhouan! Garry Mckinlay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
36.40
Charles-Edward Ghanhouan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Palmer. Dion Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
39.12
Armin Turek darts forward. Armin Turek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.06
Jose Neves passes the ball forward to Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi sees Danny Coppinger just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Danny Coppinger tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Jean-Michel Machado. Excellent save.
45.00
Paul Moeliker takes the throw-in. Dion Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Danny Coppinger controls it well on his chest. Danny Coppinger shoots from 25 yards but Jean-Michel Machado reads it well. Well saved!
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. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rangers kick off!
47.57
Ricardo Marquez decides to run forward with the ball. Ricardo Marquez threads the ball through to Jose Neves. Jose Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruud Sluiter.
51.19
Colin Mcallister threads the ball through to Tryggvi Sigthorsson. Tryggvi Sigthorsson kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Mason. Billy Mason threads a neat, attacking ball through to Duncan Morton. Duncan Morton comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.43
Ricardo Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Polheim. Pascal Polheim shoots from outside the area but is denied by Jean-Michel Machado. Excellent save.
55.18
Tryggvi Sigthorsson makes a beautiful solo run. Tryggvi Sigthorsson finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
57.23
Fabio Boksic hits a low pass to Billy Mason. Billy Mason shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Don Hendry with no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
60.15
Rangers have made a substitution with George Noica replacing Fouzi Elkhatabi .
63.54
Paul Moeliker makes a probing pass to George Noica. George Noica tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
69.40
Fabio Boksic hacks Ricardo Marquez from behind! Fabio Boksic is shown the yellow card! Ricardo Marquez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.34
Dion Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Polheim collects the pass. Pascal Polheim passes the ball forward to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker shoots from distance but somehow Jean-Michel Machado manages to keep it out.
72.26
Rangers are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
73.36
Colin Law makes a simple pass to Duncan Morton. Duncan Morton shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
75.52
Dion Palmer passes the ball forward to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Marquez kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Neves but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.53
Charles-Edward Ghanhouan darts forward. Charles-Edward Ghanhouan flicks a high pass forward to Paul Moeliker who brings the ball under control. Paul Moeliker shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.46
Paul Moeliker knocks the ball forward to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jean-Michel Machado manages to keep it out.
85.13
Without breaking stride, Garry Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Fabio Boksic. Fabio Boksic knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Mason. Billy Mason flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Rangers
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
27.6%
43.7%
28.7%

Scorers
Duncan Morton 51
Billy Mason 57, 85
Danny Coppinger 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Mason of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Jean-Michel Machado (GK)
8
2.Ruud Sluiter (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Colin Mcallister (DEF)
6
4.Tryggvi Sigthorsson (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Dalglish (MID)
6
6.Matt Elliott (MID)
6
7.Fabio Boksic (MID)yellow card
7
8.Colin Law (MID)
6
9.Garry Mckinlay (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Morton (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Billy Mason (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Duncan Thomson (MID)
0
13.Billy Campbell (ATT)
0
14.Scott Telfer (ATT)
0

1.Don Hendry (GK)
6
2.Petre Siperco (DEF)
6
3.Dion Palmer (DEF)
7
4.Charles-Edward Ghanhouan (DEF)
6
5.Armin Turek (DEF)
7
6.Paul Moeliker (MID)
7
7.Ricardo Marquez (MID)
7
8.Pascal Polheim (MID)
7
9.Fouzi Elkhatabi (ATT)
6
10.Danny Coppinger (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jose Neves (ATT)
6
 
12.Marcos Hernandez (DEF)
0
13.Hugo Guerrero Lopez (MID)
0
14.George Noica (ATT)
6