Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marvin BowyerM. Bowyer61
G
1captain
G
60Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith
Neil McStayN. McStay70
D
2
D
72Antoine van DamA. van Dam
Scott McinnesS. Mcinnes66
D
captain3
D
62Gavin DickovG. Dickov
Gary GoughG. Gough55
D
4
D
54Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith
Alex BremnerA. Bremner54
D
5
D
49Danny BroerseD. Broerse
Colin ThomsonC. Thomson71
M
6
M
72Philipp RöhnerP. Röhner
Dominic MckinlayD. Mckinlay66
M
7
M
70Jesper DavidsJ. Davids
Alex LiddellA. Liddell65
A
8
A
67Alec ClelandA. Cleland
Stephen SounessS. Souness60
A
9
A
61Oliver FreundO. Freund
Garry CaldwellG. Caldwell56
A
10
A
53Evans FoglioE. Foglio
Ricardo VelosoR. Veloso53
A
11
A
46Antonio FariaA. Faria
 
Paul GreigP. Greig60
G
12
M
70Gary LiddellG. Liddell
Scott GemmillS. Gemmill51
M
13
M
63Neil HendryN. Hendry
Edgar HersiE. Hersi50
M
14
G
60Stephen McGroryS. McGrory

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 9,803 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Souness.


0.00
Greenock Morton kick off the first half!
8.57
Scott Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Oliver Freund. Scott Mcinnes is given a warning by the referee! Oliver Freund hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.07
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.05
Jesper Davids makes a simple pass to Oliver Freund. Oliver Freund shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
28.33
Jesper Davids changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jesper Davids knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.25
Kevin Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Jesper Davids who takes it down. Jesper Davids threads a neat ball through to Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
38.19
Gary Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.17
Colin Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Souness collects the pass. Stephen Souness threads the ball through into the box. Ricardo Veloso shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.28
Dominic Mckinlay hits a low pass to Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Dominic Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.

45.00
The second half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!
49.15
Dominic Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Alex Liddell who brings the ball under control. Alex Liddell plays a one-two with Ricardo Veloso and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alex Liddell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.38
Antoine van Dam flicks a high pass forward to Jesper Davids who brings the ball under control. Jesper Davids flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Freund who takes it down. Oliver Freund knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Jesper Davids plays the ball forward to Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
54.40
Antoine van Dam catches Stephen Souness on the ankles. The referee brings Antoine van Dam to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Souness runs off the knock.
54.40
Free kick to Greenock Morton just outside the area...
57.05
Alex Liddell takes a short run up. He curls the ball around the wall and into the bottom right corner - goal!!
59.07
Antoine van Dam makes a simple pass to Jesper Davids. Jesper Davids threads the ball through to Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. With a superhuman jump, Alec Cleland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.49
Dominic Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.35
Gavin Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Jesper Davids holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jesper Davids kicks a strong pass forward to Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
71.44
Danny Broerse pushes up the pitch. Danny Broerse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
73.35
Jesper Davids chips the ball to his team mate, Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
75.15
Philipp Röhner knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Freund. Oliver Freund knocks in a cross ball towards Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marvin Bowyer with no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
77.15
Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Neil Hendry replacing Danny Broerse .
78.02
Philipp Röhner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Gough.
81.57
Antonio Faria slams into Neil McStay with his studs up. Antonio Faria is shown the red card!! Neil McStay runs off the knock.
84.16
Scott Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Colin Thomson collects the pass. Colin Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Liddell puts a great ball through. Stephen Souness runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.40
Philipp Röhner knocks the ball to his team mate, Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
36.4%
63.6%
Play Area
31.2%
42.9%
26%

Scorers
Alex Liddell 55
Antonio Faria 28
Evans Foglio 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jesper Davids of Heart of Midlothian

Match Ratings
1.Marvin Bowyer (GK)
6
2.Neil McStay (DEF)
6
3.Scott Mcinnes (DEF)
6
4.Gary Gough (DEF)
6
5.Alex Bremner (DEF)
6
6.Colin Thomson (MID)
6
7.Dominic Mckinlay (MID)
7
8.Alex Liddell (ATT)goal scored
6
9.Stephen Souness (ATT)
6
10.Garry Caldwell (ATT)
6
11.Ricardo Veloso (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Greig (GK)
0
13.Scott Gemmill (MID)
0
14.Edgar Hersi (MID)
0

1.Gary Naysmith (GK)
6
2.Antoine van Dam (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Dickov (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Naysmith (DEF)
6
5.Danny Broerse (DEF)
6
6.Philipp Röhner (MID)
7
7.Jesper Davids (MID)
9
8.Alec Cleland (ATT)
6
9.Oliver Freund (ATT)
6
10.Evans Foglio (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Antonio Faria (ATT)goal scoredred card
3
 
12.Gary Liddell (MID)
0
13.Neil Hendry (MID)
6
14.Stephen McGrory (GK)
0