Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Scott TubbrittScott Tubbritt Ranald Mitchell Ranald Mitchell
Cosimo ChiesaC. Chiesa63
G
1
G
58Bakary SchneiderB. Schneider
Fabio Ait AtmaneF. Ait Atmane62
D
2
D
60Dominic NaysmithD. Naysmith
John BradyJ. Brady54
D
3
D
58Billy McCoistB. McCoist
Craig CampbellC. Campbell72
D
4
D
59David McCoistD. McCoist
Andres MoralesA. Morales68
D
5
M
74Jean-Luc GrimaldiJ. Grimaldi
Craig MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn52
M
6
M
68Ricardo LimaR. Lima
Tobias PalumboT. Palumbo62
M
7
M
66Richard MasonR. Mason
Neil LiddellN. Liddell57
M
8
M
55Stephen DavidsonS. Davidson
Billy GemmellB. Gemmell64
A
9captain
A
72Filipe MarquesF. Marques
Albert CortesA. Cortes55
A
captain10
A
50Darius CleggD. Clegg
Jody EvansJ. Evans69
A
11
A
69Demetrio ItalianoD. Italiano
 
Callum ElliottC. Elliott54
G
12
D
61Matt GemmillM. Gemmill
Alec HendersonA. Henderson51
M
13
M
56Jose AriasJ. Arias
Colin HendryC. Hendry50
A
14
M
63Don HopkinD. Hopkin

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 18,144 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ayr United 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 Gary Glass.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
4.36
Craig Campbell takes it forward alone. Craig Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Craig Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Craig Meiklejohn makes a defence splitting pass to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
12.10
John Brady flicks a high pass forward. Craig Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Cortes. Albert Cortes makes a defence splitting pass to Jody Evans. Jody Evans makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Billy McCoist's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
13.12
Craig Campbell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. David McCoist comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
14.56
Jean-Luc Grimaldi threads a neat ball through to Demetrio Italiano. Demetrio Italiano flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Lima. Some good footwork from Ricardo Lima provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.43
Richard Mason threads the ball through to Jean-Luc Grimaldi. Jean-Luc Grimaldi threads a neat ball through to Darius Clegg. Darius Clegg skips past Craig Campbell! Darius Clegg shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
16.33
With vision, Richard Mason plays the ball forward to Demetrio Italiano. Demetrio Italiano plays a scrappy one-two with Darius Clegg and stumbles forward towards the goal... Demetrio Italiano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Cosimo Chiesa manages to keep it out.
24.40
Jean-Luc Grimaldi flicks a high pass forward. Darius Clegg controls it well on his chest. Darius Clegg knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Filipe Marques is offside!
27.49
Richard Mason decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Mason edges inside the box! Craig Campbell hacks Richard Mason from behind! Richard Mason appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
28.26
Ricardo Lima catches Jody Evans on the ankles. Ricardo Lima is warned by the referee! Jody Evans stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.56
Andres Morales threads a neat ball through to John Brady. John Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Evans. Jody Evans shoots from 25 yards but Bakary Schneider is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
33.55
Craig Campbell makes a simple pass to John Brady. John Brady hits a low pass to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Evans. Jody Evans jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.34
Tobias Palumbo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tobias Palumbo tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Bakary Schneider manages to gather it.
39.36
Tobias Palumbo clumsily knocks into Demetrio Italiano. The referee calls over Tobias Palumbo and shows him a yellow card! Demetrio Italiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.04
With a delightful solo run, Ricardo Lima stretches the opposition's defence. Ricardo Lima puts a great ball through. Filipe Marques runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
44.49
Andres Morales threads a neat ball through to Tobias Palumbo. Tobias Palumbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Cortes. Albert Cortes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United 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!
47.09
Richard Mason runs forward with the ball. Richard Mason surges forward with the ball. Richard Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.22
Craig Campbell makes a simple pass to Tobias Palumbo. Tobias Palumbo flicks a high pass forward. Billy Gemmell collects the pass. Billy Gemmell cuts inside the box! Billy Gemmell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Bakary Schneider smothers it!
55.37
Tobias Palumbo makes an attacking run forward. Tobias Palumbo plays a quick one-two with Billy Gemmell and rushes in on goal... Tobias Palumbo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Bakary Schneider. Excellent save.
65.01
Ayr United are in full control of this game.
66.17
Billy McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Darius Clegg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darius Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Marques. Filipe Marques puts a great ball through but Darius Clegg is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
71.47
Neil Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn runs straight at the defence! David McCoist barges into Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
72.36
Without breaking stride, Dominic Naysmith plays the ball forward to Demetrio Italiano. Demetrio Italiano flicks a high pass forward. Darius Clegg collects the pass. Darius Clegg lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Marques. Filipe Marques directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
75.45
Jody Evans catches Billy McCoist on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy McCoist grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.36
Craig Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Palumbo. Tobias Palumbo knocks the ball forward to Jody Evans. Jody Evans plays a quick one-two with Billy Gemmell and rushes in on goal... Jody Evans strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.37
Craig Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.19
David McCoist laces a weighted ball forward to Richard Mason. Richard Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Marques. Filipe Marques shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.28
Neil Liddell makes a probing pass to Tobias Palumbo. Tobias Palumbo knocks the ball forward to Albert Cortes. Albert Cortes shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

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

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
31.3%
44.6%
24.1%

Scorers
Jody Evans 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tobias Palumbo of Ayr United

Match Ratings
1.Cosimo Chiesa (GK)
6
2.Fabio Ait Atmane (DEF)
6
3.John Brady (DEF)
7
4.Craig Campbell (DEF)
8
5.Andres Morales (DEF)
6
6.Craig Meiklejohn (MID)
7
7.Tobias Palumbo (MID)yellow card
9
8.Neil Liddell (MID)
7
9.Billy Gemmell (ATT)
8
10.Albert Cortes (ATT)
6
11.Jody Evans (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Callum Elliott (GK)
0
13.Alec Henderson (MID)
0
14.Colin Hendry (ATT)
0

1.Bakary Schneider (GK)
8
2.Dominic Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Billy McCoist (DEF)
6
4.David McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Jean-Luc Grimaldi (MID)
6
6.Ricardo Lima (MID)
7
7.Richard Mason (MID)
9
8.Stephen Davidson (MID)
6
9.Filipe Marques (ATT)
6
10.Darius Clegg (ATT)
7
11.Demetrio Italiano (ATT)
7
 
12.Matt Gemmill (DEF)
0
13.Jose Arias (MID)
0
14.Don Hopkin (MID)
0