Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 17,387 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Mccall.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Mccall.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian kick off!
3.42
0-0Jean-Luc Grimaldi barges into Brendan Ripley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brendan Ripley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.33
Jose Arias clumsily knocks into Hugo Viana. The referee calls over Jose Arias and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Viana carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.18
0-0Brendan Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Moreno Castiglione. Moreno Castiglione is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.55
0-0Joao Teixeira clumsily knocks into Stephen Davidson. The referee calls over Joao Teixeira and warns him to calm down! Stephen Davidson runs off the knock.
22.43
0-0Hugo Viana flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Ripley controls it well on his chest. Brendan Ripley kicks a strong pass forward to Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Moreno Castiglione. Moreno Castiglione makes a deft header. Jean-Guy Marsiglia comfortably picks it out of the air!
24.01
0-0Hugo Viana flicks a high pass forward. Matt McNeill collects the pass. Matt McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean-Guy Marsiglia who gathers it comfortably.
28.12
Alex Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moreno Castiglione. Moreno Castiglione makes a probing pass to Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.22
Jose Pardo barges into Darius Clegg. The referee calls over Jose Pardo and shows him a yellow card! Darius Clegg stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.21
Matt McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Moreno Castiglione controls it well on his chest. Moreno Castiglione sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.56
Stephen Davidson clumsily knocks into Colin McGrory. Stephen Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Colin McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Greenock Morton kick off the second half!
49.50
Hugo Viana clumsily knocks into Kevin Sullivan. Hugo Viana is shown the yellow card! Kevin Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.54
Brendan Ripley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Davidson. Alex Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Moreno Castiglione controls it well on his chest. Moreno Castiglione knocks in a cross ball towards Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
69.49
0-0Billy McCoist threads a neat ball through to Jean-Luc Grimaldi. Jean-Luc Grimaldi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin makes a probing pass to Demetrio Italiano but he's offside!
72.48
Billy McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Jose Arias who brings the ball under control. Jose Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin shoots from long range but it is miles over!
78.21
0-0David McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Demetrio Italiano. Demetrio Italiano knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Luc Grimaldi. With a superhuman jump, Jean-Luc Grimaldi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Jose Pardo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
79.20
0-0It's a corner kick. Jean-Luc Grimaldi loops the ball in to towards the near post. Hugo Viana reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
84.31
Brendan Ripley catches Don Hopkin on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Hopkin runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
23.7%
48.7%
27.6%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy McCoist of Greenock Morton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jean-Guy Marsiglia (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David McCoist (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Billy McCoist (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Dominic Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Davidson (MID) | 5 | |
| 6. | Jean-Luc Grimaldi (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Jose Arias (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Don Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Darius Clegg (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Kevin Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Demetrio Italiano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Gemmill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Lima (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Malcolm Lightfoot (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Matteo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jose Pardo (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Alex Davidson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Richard Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hugo Viana (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Brendan Ripley (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Joao Teixeira (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Colin McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt McNeill (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Moreno Castiglione (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | John McCoist (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Ritchie (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Pisanu (ATT) | 0 | |