Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     CowdenbeathCowdenbeath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan StrachanD. Strachan52
G
1
G
43Don BremnerD. Bremner
Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes63
D
2
D
58Andy WhiteA. White
Miguel CastroM. Castro49
D
3
D
44Garry GlassG. Glass
Stephen McCoistS. McCoist47
D
4
D
44Alec FergusonA. Ferguson
Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern47
M
5
D
43Dominic HendersonD. Henderson
Gary McNeillG. McNeill46
M
6
M
43Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Callum BradyC. Brady41
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
 
Andy YoungA. Young48
G
12
A
39Dominic StrachanD. Strachan
Billy McGroryB. McGrory45
A
13
G
38Garry DavidsonG. Davidson
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan44
D
14
M
38Alex RitchieA. Ritchie

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,995 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Matt Law.


0.00
Greenock Morton kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
Showing great composure, Alex Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Garry Booth. Garry Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
4.18
Andy White flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Hendry advances with the ball. Stephen Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.34
Alex Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Matt Law. Matt Law tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.48
Miguel Castro takes it forward alone. Miguel Castro flicks a high pass forward to Alex Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Alex Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.14
Matt Gallacher passes the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.27
Garry Glass threads a neat ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn sees space and advances. Alex Meiklejohn advances inside the box! Alex Meiklejohn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Duncan Strachan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.06
Matt Gallacher makes a simple pass to Garry Booth. Garry Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Law. With a superhuman jump, Matt Law connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
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. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cowdenbeath kick off!
51.42
Gary McNeill takes a quick throw-in, which Callum Brady takes on the chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Brady laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson makes a great pass forward. Alex Meiklejohn runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.46
Stephen Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Booth. Garry Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
63.13
Matt Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Matt Law collects the pass. Matt Law whips in a cross ball towards Garry Booth. With a superhuman jump, Garry Booth connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.48
Matt Law comes in with a late challenge on Stephen McCoist. Matt Law is given a warning by the referee! Stephen McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.54
Callum Brady advances with the ball. Callum Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.20
Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to Matt Law. Matt Law whips in a cross ball towards Garry Booth. Garry Booth rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Duncan Strachan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.01
Gary Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern threads the ball through to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
81.04
Matt Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Matt Law who takes it down. Matt Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.39
Matt Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
85.53
Gary Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Callum Brady. Callum Brady makes a probing pass to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Don Bremner had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
90.00
Andy White makes a probing pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Burley collects the pass. Duncan Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

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

Possession
39.3%
60.7%
Play Area
31.1%
41%
27.9%

Scorers
Alex Meiklejohn 68, 86
Alex Meiklejohn 30
Matt Law 44
Garry Booth 71

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

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Strachan (GK)
6
2.Gary Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Castro (DEF)
6
4.Stephen McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Darren Mcgovern (MID)
6
6.Gary McNeill (MID)
6
7.Callum Brady (MID)
7
8.Stuart Morton (MID)
6
9.Paul Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Billy Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Alex Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Andy Young (GK)
0
13.Billy McGrory (ATT)
0
14.Scott Sullivan (DEF)
0

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