Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan StrachanD. Strachan52
G
1
G
47Callum HopkinC. Hopkin
Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes63
D
2
D
47Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Miguel CastroM. Castro49
D
3
D
43Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn
Stephen McCoistS. McCoist47
D
4
D
36Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn
Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern47
M
5
M
52Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson
Gary McNeillG. McNeill46
M
6
M
50Dominic BurleyD. Burley
Callum BradyC. Brady41
M
captain7
M
45Matt DickovM. Dickov
Stuart MortonS. Morton37
M
8
M
40Alex InglisA. Inglis
Paul FergusonP. Ferguson53
A
9captain
A
48Gary TelferG. Telfer
Billy ThomsonB. Thomson49
A
10
A
46John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn48
A
11
A
38Stephen JamesS. James
 
Andy YoungA. Young48
G
12
G
46Callum GlassC. Glass
Billy McGroryB. McGrory45
A
13
G
41Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan44
D
14
M
39Billy HansenB. Hansen

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,614 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Greenock Morton and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Gemmill.


0.00
Raith Rovers start the match!
3.10
Stephen McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Gary McNeill who brings the ball under control. Gary McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson skips past Richard Henderson! Paul Ferguson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Callum Hopkin. Excellent save.
4.05
Duncan Ferguson hits a low pass to John Naysmith. John Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. John Naysmith scores for Raith Rovers!!
9.51
Matt Dickov makes a probing pass to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
10.52
Gary McNeill threads a neat ball through to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.36
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
16.27
Dominic Burley hacks Callum Brady from behind! The referee warns Dominic Burley to calm down! Callum Brady gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.36
Duncan Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov threads the ball through to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.55
Neil Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov hits a low pass to Stephen James. Stephen James whips in a cross ball towards Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.42
Matt Dickov plays the ball forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
30.06
Neil Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.20
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.19
Neil Meiklejohn catches Billy Thomson on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Meiklejohn and warns him to calm down! Billy Thomson stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.11
Stephen McCoist passes the ball forward to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ferguson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Paul Ferguson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.19
Dominic Burley decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.43
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Alex Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Duncan Strachan reads it well. Well saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Greenock Morton start the second half!
47.05
Callum Brady clumsily knocks into Matt Dickov. The referee brings Callum Brady to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Dickov gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.03
Dominic Burley flicks a high ball forward to John Naysmith who takes it down. John Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Telfer but the linesman indicates offside!
49.37
Matt Dickov knocks the ball forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.46
Richard Henderson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Henderson plays the ball forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
59.35
Miguel Castro runs forward with the ball. Miguel Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.54
Stuart Morton flicks a high pass forward to Alex Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Alex Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.25
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Stephen James who brings the ball under control. Stephen James shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.05
With vision, Gary McNeill laces a through ball forward to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson edges inside the box! Billy Thomson tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
73.03
Stuart Morton decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Morton plays a quick one-two with Billy Thomson and rushes in on goal... Stuart Morton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.57
Duncan Ferguson plays the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov sees Gary Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. John Naysmith makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
79.39
Miguel Castro knocks the ball forward to Callum Brady. Callum Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
84.53
Matt Dickov hits a low pass to Stephen James. Stephen James shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.47
Neil Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Billy Thomson. The referee calls over Neil Meiklejohn and shows him a yellow card! Billy Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.11
Gary McNeill makes an attacking run forward. Gary McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Callum Hopkin.
90.00
Corner kick to Greenock Morton. Gary McNeill chips it to the near post. Stephen McCoist rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Raith Rovers
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
26.7%
44.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Paul Ferguson 66
John Naysmith 4
Alex Inglis 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Ferguson of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
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)
8
7.Callum Brady (MID)
6
8.Stuart Morton (MID)
7
9.Paul Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Billy Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Alex Meiklejohn (ATT)
7
 
12.Andy Young (GK)
0
13.Billy McGrory (ATT)
0
14.Scott Sullivan (DEF)
0

1.Callum Hopkin (GK)
7
2.Richard Henderson (DEF)
6
3.Neil Meiklejohn (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Billy Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Ferguson (MID)
8
6.Dominic Burley (MID)
6
7.Matt Dickov (MID)
8
8.Alex Inglis (MID)goal scored
8
9.Gary Telfer (ATT)
6
10.John Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stephen James (ATT)
7
 
12.Callum Glass (GK)
0
13.Garry Naysmith (GK)
0
14.Billy Hansen (MID)
0