Match Report


MontroseMontrose     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jacob MakinJ. Makin51
G
1
G
52Duncan StrachanD. Strachan
Scott BremnerS. Bremner52
D
2
D
63Gary McinnesG. Mcinnes
John JamesJ. James51
D
3
D
49Miguel CastroM. Castro
Billy MortonB. Morton44
D
4
D
47Stephen McCoistS. McCoist
Stuart BradyS. Brady47
M
5
M
47Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern
Stephen McallisterS. Mcallister45
M
6
M
46Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Paul TelferP. Telfer42
M
captain7captain
M
41Callum BradyC. Brady
Alex InglisA. Inglis41
M
8
M
37Stuart MortonS. Morton
Gary HansenG. Hansen56
A
9
A
53Paul FergusonP. Ferguson
David MasonD. Mason44
A
10
A
49Billy ThomsonB. Thomson
David CaldwellD. Caldwell41
A
11
A
48Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
 
Stuart StrachanS. Strachan47
G
12
G
48Andy YoungA. Young
Stephen HopkinS. Hopkin44
D
13
A
45Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Duncan BoothD. Booth42
D
14
D
44Scott SullivanS. Sullivan

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Greenock Morton. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montrose and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Telfer.


0.00
Montrose kick off the first half!
3.17
Stuart Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson runs straight at the defence! Billy Thomson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
4.13
Stuart Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson knocks the ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.23
Gary McNeill makes a probing pass to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.34
Callum Brady threads a neat ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn plays a quick one-two with Billy Thomson and rushes in on goal... Alex Meiklejohn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.16
Stephen Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. David Mason collects the pass. David Mason threads the ball through into the box. Gary Hansen rockets a shot on goal but Duncan Strachan is on top of it.
22.29
Miguel Castro comes in with a late challenge on Gary Hansen. The referee calls over Miguel Castro and shows him a yellow card! Gary Hansen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.48
Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Paul Telfer controls it well on his chest. Paul Telfer makes an attacking run forward. Paul Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hansen but he's offside!
28.18
Callum Brady flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
30.43
Gary Mcinnes threads the ball through to Callum Brady. Callum Brady knocks the ball forward to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Jacob Makin gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
32.59
Gary McNeill threads a neat ball through to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.12
Miguel Castro darts forward. Miguel Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Meiklejohn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Ferguson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Billy Morton happens to be in the right place to block it.
39.12
Stuart Morton makes a simple pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
40.34
Stuart Brady threads a neat ball through to David Mason. David Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Strachan.
41.54
Stephen Mcallister takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Duncan Strachan drops low and scoops up the ball.
45.00
Alex Inglis threads a neat ball through to David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Greenock Morton kick off and get the second half underway!
48.04
John James chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady knocks the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.58
Stephen Mcallister surges forward with the ball. Stephen Mcallister plays a quick one-two with Gary Hansen and rushes in on goal... Stephen Mcallister takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.03
Stephen Mcallister passes the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
54.35
Callum Brady passes the ball forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. With a superhuman jump, Alex Meiklejohn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jacob Makin with no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
59.04
Scott Bremner makes a simple pass to Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady passes the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen whips in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.26
Darren Mcgovern knocks the ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. With a superhuman jump, Billy Thomson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
61.05
Stephen McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Gary McNeill collects the pass. Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ferguson collects the pass. Paul Ferguson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alex Meiklejohn through on goal. Alex Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jacob Makin.
62.06
Callum Brady takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Paul Telfer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
72.44
Paul Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
73.51
Callum Brady decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Brady whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson makes a looping header on goal. Jacob Makin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.36
Stuart Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Mason. David Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. Duncan Strachan comfortably gets down and covers it.
83.37
Miguel Castro decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Castro advances with the ball. Miguel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Jacob Makin. Excellent save.
84.45
Paul Telfer threads the ball through to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Duncan Strachan.
89.30
Stephen Mcallister makes a probing pass to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Montrose

Greenock Morton
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
28.6%
47.3%
24.2%

Scorers
Alex Meiklejohn 54
Billy Thomson 74

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

Match Ratings
1.Jacob Makin (GK)
7
2.Scott Bremner (DEF)
6
3.John James (DEF)
7
4.Billy Morton (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Brady (MID)
6
6.Stephen Mcallister (MID)
7
7.Paul Telfer (MID)
7
8.Alex Inglis (MID)
6
9.Gary Hansen (ATT)
6
10.David Mason (ATT)
6
11.David Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Strachan (GK)
0
13.Stephen Hopkin (DEF)
0
14.Duncan Booth (DEF)
0

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