Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Greenock Morton | Greenock Morton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jacob Makin | J. Makin |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 |  | Matt Niven | M. Niven | |||||||||
| John James | J. James | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Gary Mcinnes | G. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Billy Morton | B. Morton | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 |  | Miguel Castro | M. Castro | |||||||||
| Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Stephen McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Stuart Brady | S. Brady | | 47 | M | | 5 | | M | 55 | | Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Stuart Greig | S. Greig | | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Darren Mcgovern | D. Mcgovern | |||||||||
| Stephen Mcallister | S. Mcallister | | 45 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 46 | | Gary McNeill | G. McNeill | |||||||
| Paul Telfer | P. Telfer | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 37 | | Stuart Morton | S. Morton | |||||||||
| Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Paul Ferguson | P. Ferguson | |||||||||
| David Mason | D. Mason | | 44 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Billy Thomson | B. Thomson | |||||||||
| David Caldwell | D. Caldwell | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Alex Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Duncan Booth | D. Booth | | 42 | D | | 12 | | A | 45 | | Billy McGrory | B. McGrory | |||||||||
| Alex Inglis | A. Inglis | | 41 | M | | 13 | | D | 44 | | Scott Sullivan | S. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Gavin Inglis | G. Inglis | | 40 | A | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Paul Elliott | P. Elliott | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Greenock Morton. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montrose and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montrose and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Dickov.
0.00
0-0Montrose kick off and get the first half underway!
4.13
0-0Darren Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Billy Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Thomson shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.39
1-0John James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister makes a probing pass to David Mason. David Mason finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.49
1-0Gary Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry passes the ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Thomson but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.56
1-0Gary Mcinnes clumsily knocks into David Mason. Gary Mcinnes is shown the yellow card! David Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.45
Stephen Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to David Caldwell who brings the ball under control. David Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.25
Stuart Greig receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Telfer. Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward. David Caldwell comfortably collects the pass. David Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.35
Gary McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Mcallister. Gary McNeill is shown the yellow card! Stephen Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.03
Stuart Morton flicks a high pass forward to Billy Thomson who brings the ball under control. Billy Thomson shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
33.12
Paul Telfer makes a probing pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Matt Niven is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.56
Stephen McCoist hits a low pass to Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern sees a break and surges forward. Darren Mcgovern whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Jacob Makin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.07
2-1Paul Telfer clumsily knocks into Darren Mcgovern. The referee warns Paul Telfer to calm down! Darren Mcgovern hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton get the second half underway!
47.26
Paul Telfer sees David Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
48.54
Stuart Greig sees David Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Caldwell sees David Mason just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Mason rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
55.49
Gary McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
57.55
Darren Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Alex Meiklejohn collects the pass. Alex Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
59.18
John James knocks the ball forward to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig threads a neat ball through to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.56
Stephen McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Billy Thomson controls it well on his chest. Billy Thomson cuts inside the box! Billy Thomson shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
66.40
Darren Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Meiklejohn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Paul Ferguson provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.57
Gary Hansen hacks Stephen McCoist from behind! The referee calls over Gary Hansen and shows him a yellow card! Stephen McCoist runs off the knock.
69.48
John James comes in with a late challenge on Alex Meiklejohn. The referee calls over John James and shows him a yellow card! Alex Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
73.56
Paul Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Hansen whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.19
Craig Hendry passes the ball forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson plays a one-two with Billy Thomson and rushes in on goal... Paul Ferguson tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Jacob Makin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.25
2-3Gary Mcinnes hacks Paul Telfer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Gary Mcinnes!! Paul Telfer runs off the knock.
81.48
Stephen Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Gary Hansen who brings the ball under control. Gary Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.59
2-3Paul Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on John James. The referee brings Paul Ferguson to one side and gives him a warning! John James grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.39
Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward. David Mason collects the pass. David Mason lofts in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
87.26
Stephen Mcallister clumsily knocks into Darren Mcgovern. Stephen Mcallister is given a warning by the referee! Darren Mcgovern carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
25%
44.4%
30.6%
Scorers
| David Mason 6 David Caldwell 33 | Billy Thomson 39, 62 Paul Ferguson 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Thomson of Greenock Morton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jacob Makin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John James (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Billy Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Hansen (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | David Mason (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | David Caldwell (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Inglis (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Inglis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matt Niven (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Mcinnes (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 3. | Miguel Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darren Mcgovern (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gary McNeill (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Stuart Morton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Ferguson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Billy Thomson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alex Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy McGrory (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Elliott (DEF) | 0 | |