Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     CowdenbeathCowdenbeath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matt NivenM. Niven43
G
1
G
43Don BremnerD. Bremner
Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes63
D
2
D
58Andy WhiteA. White
Miguel CastroM. Castro49
D
3
D
46Kevin ClelandK. Cleland
Stephen McCoistS. McCoist47
D
4
D
44Alec FergusonA. Ferguson
Craig HendryC. Hendry55
M
5
D
44Garry GlassG. Glass
Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern47
M
6
M
43Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Gary McNeillG. McNeill46
M
captain7captain
M
40Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
Stuart MortonS. Morton37
M
8
M
38Matt GallacherM. Gallacher
Paul FergusonP. Ferguson53
A
9
A
61Matt LawM. Law
Billy ThomsonB. Thomson49
A
10
A
48Duncan BurleyD. Burley
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn48
A
11
A
42Garry BoothG. Booth
 
Billy McGroryB. McGrory45
A
12
D
43Dominic HendersonD. Henderson
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan44
D
13
A
39Dominic StrachanD. Strachan
Paul ElliottP. Elliott43
D
14
G
38Garry DavidsonG. Davidson

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Cowdenbeath. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Mcinnes.


0.00
Greenock Morton kick off and get the match underway!
6.57
Alec Ferguson sees Alex Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Matt Law who takes it down. Matt Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Castro.
9.06
Alex Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Matt Niven.
12.14
Gary McNeill threads a neat ball through to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.42
Darren Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.50
Garry Glass flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hendry collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Stephen Hendry plays the ball forward to Garry Booth. Garry Booth sees Duncan Burley just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Burley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.32
Craig Hendry hits a low pass to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
30.39
Garry Glass flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Hendry who takes it down. Stephen Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Booth. Garry Booth muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
32.58
Stephen McCoist catches Matt Law on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.21
Darren Mcgovern sees Alex Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Ferguson.
34.22
Stephen Hendry makes a probing pass to Matt Law. Matt Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Mcinnes.
40.22
Stephen McCoist hacks Garry Booth from behind! Stephen McCoist is given a warning by the referee! Garry Booth grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.27
Gary Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Darren Mcgovern holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Mcgovern hits a low pass to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Cowdenbeath kicking off!
47.09
Stephen McCoist sees space and advances. With imagination, Stephen McCoist picks a pass forward to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.54
Gary Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Don Bremner with no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
54.39
Gary Mcinnes threads the ball through to Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern hits a low pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Don Bremner smothers it!
57.15
Stephen Hendry sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Hendry rushes past Stephen McCoist! Stephen Hendry tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Matt Niven.
58.52
Corner kick to Cowdenbeath. Stephen Hendry plays it to the near post. Garry Glass comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.45
Cowdenbeath appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
60.45
Gary Mcinnes catches Matt Law on the ankles. Gary Mcinnes is shown the yellow card! Matt Law runs off the knock.
63.18
Gary Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern decides to run forward with the ball. Darren Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn but the linesman indicates offside!
65.16
Miguel Castro makes a probing pass to Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
69.37
Craig Hendry knocks the ball forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Alex Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Garry Booth. Garry Booth finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
75.20
Darren Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward to Billy Thomson who brings the ball under control. Billy Thomson shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.41
Miguel Castro knocks the ball forward to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton sees Alex Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Don Bremner is on top of it.
83.01
Andy White decides to run forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Andy White stretches the opposition's defence. Andy White knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Matt Niven manages to gather it.
89.15
Matt Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Booth. Garry Booth shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Cowdenbeath
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
28%
44.1%
28%

Scorers
Alex Meiklejohn 42
Paul Ferguson 49
Duncan Burley 16

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

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

1.Don Bremner (GK)
6
2.Andy White (DEF)
7
3.Kevin Cleland (DEF)
6
4.Alec Ferguson (DEF)
6
5.Garry Glass (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Hendry (MID)
8
7.Alex Meiklejohn (MID)
6
8.Matt Gallacher (MID)
6
9.Matt Law (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Burley (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Garry Booth (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Henderson (DEF)
0
13.Dominic Strachan (ATT)
0
14.Garry Davidson (GK)
0