Match Report
| Stranraer | Stranraer |  |  | Greenock Morton | Greenock Morton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paul McCoist | P. McCoist |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 78 | | Richard Hendry | R. Hendry | |||||||||
| Billy Collins | B. Collins | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Stuart Sullivan | S. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Callum Mckinlay | C. Mckinlay | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 |  | Simon Forbes | S. Forbes | |||||||||
| Alec Booth | A. Booth | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 |  | Julian Beck | J. Beck | |||||||||
| Stephen Dickov | S. Dickov | | 57 | D | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Bakary Lorenz | B. Lorenz | |||||||||
| Scott Inglis | S. Inglis | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Duncan Gallacher | D. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Scott Glass | S. Glass | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 |  | Thierry Huard | T. Huard | |||||||||
| Julian Boyd | J. Boyd | | 59 | M |  | | 8 | | | A | 69 | | Neil Bremner | N. Bremner | |||||||
| Sebastiao Varela | S. Varela |  | 57 | M | | 9 | | A | 59 |  | Rafael Herrera | R. Herrera | |||||||||
| John Booth | J. Booth | | 81 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | John Cleland | J. Cleland | |||||||||
| Stephen Niven | S. Niven | | 81 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Brian Sherwood | B. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Duncan James | D. James | | 66 | A | | 12 | | G | 57 | | Paul Mcinnes | P. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Matt Mcallister | M. Mcallister | | 65 | A | | 13 | | D | 54 | | Harry Robson | H. Robson | |||||||||
| Alex Telfer | A. Telfer | | 61 | G | | 14 | | M | 52 | | Garry James | G. James | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 9,791 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Ritchie.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Ritchie.
0.00
0-0Greenock Morton start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.40
0-0Duncan Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Scott Inglis. The referee warns Duncan Gallacher to calm down! Scott Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.46
0-0Brian Sherwood comes in with a late challenge on Alec Booth. Brian Sherwood is shown the yellow card! Alec Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.39
0-1Duncan Gallacher laces a weighted ball forward to John Cleland. John Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Paul McCoist had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
18.19
0-1Thierry Huard threads the ball through to John Cleland. John Cleland cuts inside the box! John Cleland cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Alec Booth.
21.09
0-1Scott Glass makes a simple pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.07
With great vision, Bakary Lorenz plays the ball forward to Duncan Gallacher. Duncan Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Mckinlay.
33.45
Callum Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Varela collects the pass. Sebastiao Varela flicks a high pass forward. John Booth controls it well on his chest. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
38.16
Thierry Huard hits a low pass to Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards John Cleland. John Cleland rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.08
Scott Glass hacks Thierry Huard from behind! Scott Glass is given a warning by the referee! Thierry Huard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Sebastiao Varela sees space and advances. Sebastiao Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stranraer kick off and get the second half underway!
47.52
1-2Scott Inglis makes a simple pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from long range but it is miles over!
51.51
1-2Duncan Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Brian Sherwood who takes it down. Brian Sherwood plays a scrappy one-two with John Cleland and advances towards the goal... Brian Sherwood cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Paul McCoist gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
53.37
Julian Beck makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Huard. Thierry Huard flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Herrera controls it well on his chest. Rafael Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
60.28
1-2Stranraer have made a substitution with Alex Telfer replacing Billy Collins and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.15
Stephen Niven barges into Simon Forbes. The referee brings Stephen Niven to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Forbes runs off the knock.
65.07
Julian Beck sees space and advances. Julian Beck brings the ball forward. Julian Beck whips in a cross ball towards Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner makes a deft header but Paul McCoist is on top of it.
67.53
Simon Forbes knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gallacher. Duncan Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera shoots from 25 yards but Paul McCoist is on top of his game. Good save!
72.39
Without breaking stride, Simon Forbes plays the ball forward to Thierry Huard. With great vision, Thierry Huard plays the ball forward to Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera advances inside the box! Rafael Herrera takes a shot at goal but Paul McCoist is on top of his game. Nice save!
73.23
Stephen Niven clumsily knocks into Simon Forbes. Stephen Niven is given another warning by the referee! Simon Forbes stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.57
Thierry Huard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Mckinlay.
79.02
Bakary Lorenz hits a long diagonal ball forward. Neil Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Paul McCoist.
80.20
1-2Corner kick to Greenock Morton. Neil Bremner chips it out wide. Scott Glass reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
81.02
Julian Beck decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Beck threads a neat ball through to Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Telfer.
83.42
Callum Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Inglis. Showing composure, Scott Inglis picks a pass forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.47
Sebastiao Varela comes in with a late challenge on Julian Beck. Sebastiao Varela is shown the yellow card! Julian Beck stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.50
Thierry Huard makes a probing pass to Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
89.11
Scott Inglis flicks a high pass forward. John Booth collects the pass. John Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
1-2Greenock Morton are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
9
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
31.1%
41.9%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Herrera of Greenock Morton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul McCoist (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Billy Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Boyd (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastiao Varela (MID) |  | 6 |
| 10. | John Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen Niven (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Duncan James (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Mcallister (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Telfer (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Richard Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Beck (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Bakary Lorenz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Thierry Huard (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Herrera (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | John Cleland (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Brian Sherwood (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Paul Mcinnes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Robson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry James (MID) | 0 | |