Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     Elgin CityElgin City
Computer Player Computer Player Maikel De Vries Maikel De Vries
Matt NivenM. Niven43
G
1
G
36David TelferD. Telfer
Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes63
D
2
D
47Scott ClelandS. Cleland
Miguel CastroM. Castro49
D
3
D
36Paul McGroryP. McGrory
Stephen McCoistS. McCoist47
D
4captain
D
36Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Craig HendryC. Hendry55
M
5
D
40Don McStayD. McStay
Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern47
M
6
M
35Garry TelferG. Telfer
Gary McNeillG. McNeill46
M
captain7
M
35John HendersonJ. Henderson
Stuart MortonS. Morton37
M
8
M
35Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes
Paul FergusonP. Ferguson53
A
9
A
37Kevin BremnerK. Bremner
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn47
A
10
A
49Neil HendersonN. Henderson
Billy McGroryB. McGrory45
A
11
A
41Edgar MonteiroE. Monteiro
 
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan44
D
12
D
41Stuart ElliottS. Elliott
Paul ElliottP. Elliott43
D
13
M
36Andy WhiteA. White
Billy MasonB. Mason41
A
14
A
47Callum DavidsonC. Davidson

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 2,877 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Rae.


0.00
Greenock Morton get the match underway!
2.28
Don McStay takes it forward alone. Don McStay flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner collects the pass. Kevin Bremner plays a quick one-two with Neil Henderson and rushes in on goal... Kevin Bremner comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.34
With a delightful solo run, Gary McNeill stretches the opposition's defence. Gary McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Billy McGrory but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.14
Gary McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Billy McGrory who takes it down. Billy McGrory shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
15.32
Miguel Castro decides to run forward with the ball. Showing composure, Miguel Castro plays the ball forward to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.01
Stuart Morton sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Morton makes a probing pass between the defence to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alex Meiklejohn scores for Greenock Morton!!
20.55
Stephen McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn skips past Paul McGrory! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alex Meiklejohn provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.37
Darren Mcgovern sees space and advances. Darren Mcgovern shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
27.32
Gary McNeill clumsily knocks into John Henderson. The referee calls over Gary McNeill and warns him to calm down! John Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.38
Darren Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Billy McGrory through on goal. Billy McGrory tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! David Telfer had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
32.12
Andy Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes darts forward. Gavin Mcinnes shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.26
Craig Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Billy McGrory who brings the ball under control. Billy McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
John Henderson makes an attacking run forward. John Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Elgin City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Greenock Morton players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Elgin City start the second half!
49.04
Andy Mckinlay hacks Alex Meiklejohn from behind! The referee warns Andy Mckinlay to calm down! Alex Meiklejohn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.32
Scott Cleland hits a low pass to Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Neil Henderson who brings the ball under control. Neil Henderson edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Neil Henderson provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.32
Gary McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory passes the ball forward but Alex Meiklejohn is offside!
55.08
Don McStay runs forward with the ball. Don McStay flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Monteiro collects the pass. Edgar Monteiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.42
Gary Mcinnes pushes up the pitch. Gary Mcinnes takes it forward alone. Gary Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to Paul Ferguson, releasing him through on goal. Paul Ferguson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.35
Garry Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner controls it well on his chest. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.30
Stuart Morton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Cleland.
63.28
Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Neil Henderson controls it well on his chest. Neil Henderson rushes past Gary Mcinnes! Neil Henderson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
65.13
Gary Mcinnes barges into Edgar Monteiro. Gary Mcinnes is warned by the referee! Edgar Monteiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.02
Craig Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Mcinnes. Craig Hendry is warned by the referee! Gavin Mcinnes stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.31
Darren Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson threads the ball through into the box. Billy McGrory muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
77.56
Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner collects the pass. Kevin Bremner shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.28
Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Neil Henderson who brings the ball under control. Neil Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.21
Andy Mckinlay decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edgar Monteiro shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
85.51
Gary McNeill threads a neat ball through to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Ferguson and advances towards the goal... Billy McGrory makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
Craig Hendry takes the throw-in. Stuart Morton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Morton plays a one-two with Alex Meiklejohn and advances towards the goal... Stuart Morton rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Elgin City
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
6
8
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
21.2%
46.2%
32.5%

Scorers
Alex Meiklejohn 16, 21
Billy McGrory 28, 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Meiklejohn of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Matt Niven (GK)
6
2.Gary Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Castro (DEF)
6
4.Stephen McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Craig Hendry (MID)
6
6.Darren Mcgovern (MID)
6
7.Gary McNeill (MID)
7
8.Stuart Morton (MID)
8
9.Paul Ferguson (ATT)
7
10.Alex Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Billy McGrory (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Scott Sullivan (DEF)
0
13.Paul Elliott (DEF)
0
14.Billy Mason (ATT)
0

1.David Telfer (GK)
6
2.Scott Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5.Don McStay (DEF)
6
6.Garry Telfer (MID)
6
7.John Henderson (MID)
6
8.Gavin Mcinnes (MID)
7
9.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
6
10.Neil Henderson (ATT)
7
11.Edgar Monteiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Elliott (DEF)
0
13.Andy White (MID)
0
14.Callum Davidson (ATT)
0