Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 2,822 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Morton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Morton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Greenock Morton get the match underway!
3.24
0-0Craig Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.38
0-0Billy McCoist passes the ball forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson cuts inside the box! Garry Thomson hacks Paul Ferguson from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
8.43
0-1Paul Brady threads a neat ball through to Richard James. Richard James shoots from 20 yards. Matt Niven is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.29
0-1Gary Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Matt Niven.
17.45
0-1It's a corner kick. Gary Campbell kicks a low ball out wide. Billy Thomson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
24.38
0-1Paul Elliott sees Craig Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Paul Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Paul Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.28
0-1Alex Collins clumsily knocks into Paul Ferguson. The referee brings Alex Collins to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.05
0-1Gavin Brady makes a probing pass to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.24
Paul Brady makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Brady shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.05
Gary McNeill hits a low pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn skips past Garry Thomson! Alex Meiklejohn tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Queens Park kick off!
51.38
Colin McGrory brings the ball forward. Colin McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
59.24
Miguel Castro threads a neat ball through to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry threads a neat ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
60.55
0-2Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Neil Young replacing Garry Thomson and Alec Caldwell replacing Gary Campbell .
61.57
0-2Miguel Castro hacks Richard James from behind! Miguel Castro is shown the yellow card! Richard James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.13
Paul Brady makes a simple pass to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.47
Queens Park have made a substitution with Callum Dalglish replacing Richard James and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
78.52
Gavin Brady flicks a high pass forward to Paul Brady who brings the ball under control. Paul Brady sees space and advances. Paul Brady shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.02
Colin McGrory sees a break and surges forward. Colin McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
90.00
Gary Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson advances inside the box! Billy Thomson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
29.4%
47.1%
23.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Brady of Queens Park |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matt Niven (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Miguel Castro (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Paul Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Neil Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gary McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Thomson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Alex Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy McGrory (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Hutchison (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alex James (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Colin McGrory (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paul Brady (MID) | | 9 |
| 10. | Richard James (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Andy McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alec Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Callum Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |