Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     Queens ParkQueens Park
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matt NivenM. Niven43
G
1
G
41Alex FergusonA. Ferguson
Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes63
D
2
D
59Gavin BradyG. Brady
Miguel CastroM. Castro49
D
3
D
48Garry ThomsonG. Thomson
Stephen McCoistS. McCoist47
D
4
D
42Alex CollinsA. Collins
Craig HendryC. Hendry55
M
5
D
38John MckinlayJ. Mckinlay
Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern47
M
6
M
55Stuart McallisterS. Mcallister
Gary McNeillG. McNeill46
M
captain7captain
M
53Gary CampbellG. Campbell
Stuart MortonS. Morton37
M
8
M
49Colin McGroryC. McGrory
Paul FergusonP. Ferguson53
A
9
M
42Paul BradyP. Brady
Billy ThomsonB. Thomson49
A
10
A
55Richard JamesR. James
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn48
A
11
A
41Andy McGroryA. McGrory
 
Billy McGroryB. McGrory45
A
12
M
41Alec CaldwellA. Caldwell
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan44
D
13
M
40Callum DalglishC. Dalglish
Paul ElliottP. Elliott43
D
14
A
39Richard BurleyR. Burley

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 2,670 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 Mcinnes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park get the match underway!
8.43
Paul Brady barges into Craig Hendry. Paul Brady is warned by the referee! Craig Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.27
Gavin Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell threads the ball through to Richard James. Richard James whips in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.58
Garry Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell makes a probing pass to Richard James. Richard James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.09
Stuart Morton threads the ball through to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson threads the ball through to Billy Thomson but he's offside!
20.41
Colin McGrory hits a low pass to Richard James. Richard James finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
21.53
Garry Thomson sees Colin McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Richard James scores for Queens Park!!
27.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.28
Gary McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
30.43
Craig Hendry knocks the ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Alex Ferguson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
31.07
Corner kick to Greenock Morton. Gary McNeill plays it to the far post. Alex Ferguson gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
34.25
Richard James comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Castro. Richard James is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.21
Craig Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Hendry advances inside the box! Craig Hendry rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Gary Mcinnes decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Mcinnes brings the ball forward. Gary Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Alex Collins is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
45.00
Darren Mcgovern takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Alex Ferguson scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
49.52
Darren Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson advances inside the box! Billy Thomson 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!
57.07
Garry Thomson knocks the ball forward to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Andy McGrory who brings the ball under control. Andy McGrory shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.45
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Alec Caldwell replacing Garry Thomson and Callum Dalglish replacing Gary Campbell .
61.48
Miguel Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern knocks the ball forward to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson puts a great ball through. Alex Meiklejohn runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.53
Miguel Castro knocks the ball forward to Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.45
Miguel Castro makes a simple pass to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Morton tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.28
Alex Collins makes a probing pass to Callum Dalglish. Callum Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Matt Niven smothers it!
75.10
Alec Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory makes a beautiful solo run. Colin McGrory shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.10
Queens Park have made a substitution with Richard Burley replacing Richard James .
83.32
Stuart Morton brings the ball forward. Stuart Morton makes a probing pass between the defence to Billy Thomson. Alex Collins hacks Billy Thomson from behind! Billy Thomson appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.21
Stuart Morton laces a through ball forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.29
Darren Mcgovern sees space and advances. Darren Mcgovern plays a quick one-two with Paul Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Darren Mcgovern comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Queens Park
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
26.3%
44.7%
28.9%

Scorers
Craig Hendry 39
Billy Thomson 50
Darren Mcgovern 87
Richard James 22
Colin McGrory 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darren Mcgovern of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Matt Niven (GK)
6
2.Gary Mcinnes (DEF)
7
3.Miguel Castro (DEF)
6
4.Stephen McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Craig Hendry (MID)goal scored
8
6.Darren Mcgovern (MID)goal scored
9
7.Gary McNeill (MID)
6
8.Stuart Morton (MID)
7
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

1.Alex Ferguson (GK)
7
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)goal scored
9
9.Paul Brady (MID)
5
10.Richard James (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Andy McGrory (ATT)
6
 
12.Alec Caldwell (MID)
6
13.Callum Dalglish (MID)
6
14.Richard Burley (ATT)
6