Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     Elgin CityElgin City
Computer Player Computer Player Maikel De Vries Maikel De Vries
Duncan StrachanD. Strachan52
G
1
G
36David TelferD. Telfer
Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes63
D
2
D
47Scott ClelandS. Cleland
Miguel CastroM. Castro49
D
3
D
37Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Stephen McCoistS. McCoist47
D
4captain
D
42Craig SullivanC. Sullivan
Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern47
M
5
D
37Paul McGroryP. McGrory
Gary McNeillG. McNeill46
M
6
M
35Garry TelferG. Telfer
Callum BradyC. Brady41
M
captain7
M
37Garry McallisterG. Mcallister
Stuart MortonS. Morton37
M
8
M
35John HendersonJ. Henderson
Paul FergusonP. Ferguson53
A
9
A
37Kevin BremnerK. Bremner
Billy ThomsonB. Thomson49
A
10
A
40Matt NivenM. Niven
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn48
A
11
A
49Neil HendersonN. Henderson
 
Andy YoungA. Young48
G
12
A
47Callum DavidsonC. Davidson
Billy McGroryB. McGrory45
A
13
M
36Andy WhiteA. White
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan44
D
14
D
41Don McStayD. McStay

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 2,369 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.


0.00
Greenock Morton kick off and get the first half underway!
2.59
Darren Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson threads the ball through into the box. Paul Ferguson takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.08
Darren Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul McGrory.
8.57
Garry Telfer makes a simple pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mcinnes.
14.04
Gary McNeill threads the ball through to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson makes a probing pass between the defence to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
18.48
Alex Meiklejohn catches Scott Cleland on the ankles. The referee warns Alex Meiklejohn to calm down! Scott Cleland gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.43
Darren Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Alex Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
26.35
With a delightful solo run, John Henderson stretches the opposition's defence. John Henderson makes a probing pass between the defence to Kevin Bremner. Some silky footwork from Kevin Bremner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.37
Gary Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton passes the ball forward to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson rushes past Andy Mckinlay! Billy Thomson shoots from just inside the box. Paul McGrory steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
34.40
Miguel Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill makes a probing pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Mckinlay.
40.31
With great vision, Callum Brady plays the ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn makes a probing pass between the defence to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Elgin City kick off the second half!
48.11
John Henderson makes a probing pass to Matt Niven. Matt Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.22
Stuart Morton hits a low pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
53.15
Callum Brady sees Alex Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Meiklejohn cuts inside the box! Alex Meiklejohn tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.42
Garry Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Bremner who takes it down. Kevin Bremner plays a quick one-two with Matt Niven and rushes in on goal... Kevin Bremner tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but is blocked by Miguel Castro.
71.13
Stephen McCoist darts forward. Stephen McCoist hits a low pass to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
72.11
Greenock Morton are in full control of this game.
75.22
Miguel Castro threads the ball through to Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.26
Callum Brady makes a simple pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Thomson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alex Meiklejohn takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.07
With a delightful solo run, Garry Telfer stretches the opposition's defence. Garry Telfer shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
84.26
Stephen McCoist threads a neat ball through to Gary McNeill. These players appear to think like one. Gary McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Sullivan.
89.03
Darren Mcgovern hits a low pass to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
90.00
Callum Brady flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Ferguson deftly passes the ball to Billy Thomson, releasing him through on goal. Billy Thomson shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Elgin City
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73.2%
26.8%
Play Area
25.4%
45.1%
29.6%

Scorers
Paul Ferguson 3
Billy Thomson 40, 90
Alex Meiklejohn 53, 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Thomson of Greenock Morton

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

1.David Telfer (GK)
6
2.Scott Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
6.Garry Telfer (MID)
6
7.Garry Mcallister (MID)
6
8.John Henderson (MID)
6
9.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
6
10.Matt Niven (ATT)
6
11.Neil Henderson (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Davidson (ATT)
0
13.Andy White (MID)
0
14.Don McStay (DEF)
0