Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Maikel De VriesMaikel De Vries Computer Player Computer Player
David TelferD. Telfer36
G
1
G
43Matt NivenM. Niven
Scott ClelandS. Cleland47
D
2
D
63Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes
Paul McGroryP. McGrory36
D
3
D
49Miguel CastroM. Castro
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan42
D
captain4
D
47Stephen McCoistS. McCoist
Andy ElliottA. Elliott41
D
5
M
55Craig HendryC. Hendry
Garry TelferG. Telfer35
M
6
M
47Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister37
M
7captain
M
46Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Andy WhiteA. White36
M
8
M
37Stuart MortonS. Morton
Kevin BremnerK. Bremner37
A
9
A
53Paul FergusonP. Ferguson
Matt NivenM. Niven40
A
10
A
49Billy ThomsonB. Thomson
Neil HendersonN. Henderson49
A
11
A
48Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
 
Stuart ElliottS. Elliott41
D
12
A
45Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes35
M
13
D
44Scott SullivanS. Sullivan
Edgar MonteiroE. Monteiro41
A
14
D
43Paul ElliottP. Elliott

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 2,440 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Burley.


0.00
The whistle blows and Elgin City kick off!
2.56
Craig Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. With a superhuman jump, Paul Ferguson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.16
Paul McGrory threads a neat ball through to Andy White. Andy White passes the ball forward to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but Matt Niven reads it well. Good save!
9.51
Paul McGrory barges into Craig Hendry. The referee calls over Paul McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Craig Hendry runs off the knock.
10.24
Garry Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.04
Andy White darts forward. Andy White controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Elgin City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.44
Gary Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton hits a low pass to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
20.10
Paul McGrory plays the ball forward to Garry Mcallister. Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Mcallister plays the ball forward to Matt Niven. Matt Niven whips in a cross ball towards Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.39
Darren Mcgovern runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Darren Mcgovern plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Ferguson and advances towards the goal... Darren Mcgovern comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.00
Gary McNeill passes the ball forward to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
27.23
Paul McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.53
Garry Mcallister brings the ball forward. Garry Mcallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.06
Gary Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Meiklejohn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy Thomson cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
34.37
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 Scott Cleland.
36.13
Paul McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
38.19
Miguel Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by David Telfer!
40.39
Garry Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Neil Henderson who takes it down. Neil Henderson makes a pass forward but Matt Niven is yards offside!
42.46
Garry Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Darren Mcgovern. The referee calls over Garry Mcallister and shows him a yellow card! Darren Mcgovern stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Greenock Morton start the second half!
47.17
Gary Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.14
Garry Telfer threads the ball through to Matt Niven. Matt Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.49
Craig Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Meiklejohn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
57.56
Gary Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary McNeill plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Thomson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gary McNeill shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.45
Gary Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill decides to run forward with the ball. Gary McNeill shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.33
Andy White flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner controls it well on his chest. Kevin Bremner shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.12
Miguel Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gary McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.16
Stuart Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
67.01
Garry Telfer sees Matt Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Niven runs straight at the defence! Matt Niven comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Matt Niven gets down and covers it.
72.18
Stephen McCoist knocks the ball forward to Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern hits a low pass to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
77.10
Gary Mcinnes hits a low pass to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill brings the ball forward. Gary McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.50
Garry Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
85.52
Andy White flicks a high pass forward. Matt Niven collects the pass. Matt Niven knocks the ball forward to Kevin Bremner but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

Greenock Morton
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
9
9
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
29%
43%
28%

Scorers
Billy Thomson 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary McNeill of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.David Telfer (GK)
6
2.Scott Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Paul McGrory (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Andy Elliott (DEF)
6
6.Garry Telfer (MID)
7
7.Garry Mcallister (MID)yellow card
6
8.Andy White (MID)
7
9.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
6
10.Matt Niven (ATT)
6
11.Neil Henderson (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Elliott (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Mcinnes (MID)
0
14.Edgar Monteiro (ATT)
0

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