Match Report


Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matt LawM. Law63
G
captain1
G
52Duncan StrachanD. Strachan
Duncan LawD. Law65
D
2
D
63Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes
Gavin BradyG. Brady55
D
3
D
49Miguel CastroM. Castro
Stephen MccallS. Mccall48
D
4
D
47Stephen McCoistS. McCoist
Nicolas WielandN. Wieland60
M
5
M
47Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern
Youl El KhebirY. El Khebir56
M
6
M
46Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Alec MorrisonA. Morrison54
M
7captain
M
41Callum BradyC. Brady
Andy InglisA. Inglis43
M
8
M
37Stuart MortonS. Morton
Craig CampbellC. Campbell67
A
9
A
53Paul FergusonP. Ferguson
Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn49
A
10
A
49Billy ThomsonB. Thomson
David StrachanD. Strachan47
A
11
A
48Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
 
Gary NivenG. Niven49
G
12
G
48Andy YoungA. Young
Rodrigo OliveiraR. Oliveira45
D
13
A
45Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Duncan CollinsD. Collins42
A
14
D
44Scott SullivanS. Sullivan

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 2,880 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Alloa Athletic and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.


0.00
Alloa Athletic kick off the first half!
3.54
Duncan Law makes a simple pass to Alec Morrison. With some swift thinking, Alec Morrison plays the ball forward to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to David Strachan but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.31
Stephen McCoist laces a through ball forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill makes a probing pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.33
Gavin Brady makes a strong solo run forward. Gavin Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Duncan Strachan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.31
Youl El Khebir flicks a high pass forward. David Strachan controls it well on his chest. With great vision, David Strachan plays the ball forward to Gavin Meiklejohn who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Gavin Meiklejohn provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
15.05
Miguel Castro runs up as Stephen McCoist takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Miguel Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. With a delightful solo run, Gary McNeill stretches the opposition's defence. Gary McNeill makes a great pass forward. Alex Meiklejohn runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
18.27
With some swift thinking, Alec Morrison plays the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan passes the ball forward but Gavin Meiklejohn is offside!
22.25
Youl El Khebir runs straight at the opposition's defence. Youl El Khebir skips past Stephen McCoist! Youl El Khebir strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.38
Andy Inglis surges forward with the ball. Andy Inglis shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
39.08
Gavin Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison makes a simple pass to David Strachan. David Strachan cuts inside the box! David Strachan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.02
Gary McNeill makes a beautiful solo run. Gary McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Matt Law manages to gather it.
45.00
Duncan Law laces a through ball forward to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Greenock Morton kick off!
47.24
Stuart Morton makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Law.
49.07
Stuart Morton hacks Youl El Khebir from behind! The referee calls over Stuart Morton and warns him to calm down! Youl El Khebir hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.31
Gary Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Brady. Callum Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson plays a one-two with Billy Thomson and advances towards the goal... Paul Ferguson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
53.10
Miguel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Morton collects the pass. Stuart Morton threads a neat ball through to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but Matt Law reads it well. Quality keeping!
54.18
Miguel Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern sees Billy Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.10
With imagination, Callum Brady plays the ball forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
63.07
Gavin Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison sees Gavin Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.17
Showing composure, Gavin Brady plays the ball forward to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
73.41
Gary Mcinnes sees Stuart Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Morton makes a probing pass to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Paul Ferguson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Law with no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
81.01
Nicolas Wieland threads a neat ball through to David Strachan. David Strachan shoots from long range but somehow Duncan Strachan manages to keep it out.
90.00
Gary McNeill knocks the ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn puts a great ball through. Billy Thomson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Alloa Athletic

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

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
23.3%
43%
33.7%

Scorers
David Strachan 10
Youl El Khebir 22
Paul Ferguson 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Youl El Khebir of Alloa Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Matt Law (GK)
6
2.Duncan Law (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Brady (DEF)
7
4.Stephen Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Nicolas Wieland (MID)
6
6.Youl El Khebir (MID)goal scored
9
7.Alec Morrison (MID)
7
8.Andy Inglis (MID)
6
9.Craig Campbell (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT)
7
11.David Strachan (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gary Niven (GK)
0
13.Rodrigo Oliveira (DEF)
0
14.Duncan Collins (ATT)
0

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