Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     PeterheadPeterhead
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan StrachanD. Strachan52
G
1
G
55Alec RaeA. Rae
Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes63
D
2
D
50Richard ElliottR. Elliott
Miguel CastroM. Castro49
D
3captain
D
50Neil MorrisonN. Morrison
Stephen McCoistS. McCoist47
D
4
D
43David NaysmithD. Naysmith
Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern47
M
5
D
39Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher
Gary McNeillG. McNeill46
M
6
M
56Don DavidsonD. Davidson
Callum BradyC. Brady41
M
captain7
M
53Tomas FernandesT. Fernandes
Stuart MortonS. Morton37
M
8
M
44Dominic YoungD. Young
Paul FergusonP. Ferguson53
A
9
A
61Gavin NivenG. Niven
Billy ThomsonB. Thomson49
A
10
A
42Craig BurleyC. Burley
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn48
A
11
A
40Gary MccallG. Mccall
 
Andy YoungA. Young48
G
12
M
44Don MasonD. Mason
Billy McGroryB. McGrory45
A
13
G
40John HopkinJ. Hopkin
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan44
D
14
G
40Stephen DickovS. Dickov

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Peterhead. A crowd of 2,731 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.


0.00
Peterhead kick off!
3.02
Don Davidson threads a neat ball through to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.50
Gavin Niven comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Castro. Gavin Niven is warned by the referee! Miguel Castro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.13
Stuart Morton threads a neat ball through to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson makes a probing pass to Alex Meiklejohn but he's offside!
14.15
Gary McNeill barges into Dominic Young. The referee brings Gary McNeill to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Young carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.05
Miguel Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Brady. Callum Brady makes a simple pass to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson makes a probing pass to Paul Ferguson but he's offside!
32.59
Gary McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
39.51
Gary Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Young. Gary Mcinnes is shown the yellow card! Dominic Young is taking some rough treatment out there!
44.37
Neil Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Don Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Niven makes a simple pass, allowing Gary Mccall to run into the box. Gary Mccall looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Miguel Castro!
45.00
Stephen McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Callum Brady who takes it down. With imagination, Callum Brady plays the ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn plays a quick one-two with Billy Thomson and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alex Meiklejohn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
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. Peterhead have changed their lineup with John Hopkin replacing David Naysmith and Stephen Dickov replacing Gary Mccall. The Peterhead players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Greenock Morton kick off the second half!
49.46
Gary McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.57
Callum Brady clumsily knocks into Tomas Fernandes. The referee brings Callum Brady to one side and gives him a warning! Tomas Fernandes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.15
Stuart Gallacher decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Duncan Strachan is on top of it.
55.38
Don Davidson makes a simple pass to Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.31
Alex Meiklejohn catches John Hopkin on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex Meiklejohn and shows him a yellow card! John Hopkin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.29
Peterhead have made a substitution with Don Mason replacing Alec Rae .
61.31
Tomas Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven heads the ball goalwards. Duncan Strachan easily punches it away to safety.
73.38
Don Davidson sees a break and surges forward. Don Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.09
Neil Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Paul Ferguson. The referee brings Neil Morrison to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Ferguson runs off the knock.
83.19
Gavin Niven clumsily knocks into Stephen McCoist. The referee warns Gavin Niven again to calm down! Stephen McCoist runs off the knock.
84.22
Gary McNeill plays the ball forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
85.14
Tomas Fernandes sees space and advances. Tomas Fernandes runs straight at the defence! Tomas Fernandes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Duncan Strachan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Gary Mcinnes decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Alex Meiklejohn who brings the ball neatly under control. Alex Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Billy Thomson but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Peterhead
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
27.8%
45.6%
26.6%

Scorers
Billy Thomson 33
Don Davidson 73
Tomas Fernandes 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tomas Fernandes of Peterhead

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

1.Alec Rae (GK)
6
2.Richard Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Neil Morrison (DEF)
6
4.David Naysmith (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Gallacher (DEF)
7
6.Don Davidson (MID)goal scored
9
7.Tomas Fernandes (MID)goal scored
9
8.Dominic Young (MID)
6
9.Gavin Niven (ATT)
6
10.Craig Burley (ATT)
6
11.Gary Mccall (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Mason (MID)
6
13.John Hopkin (GK)
6
14.Stephen Dickov (GK)
6