Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy BurleyA. Burley70
G
1
G
61Marvin BowyerM. Bowyer
Colin BoothC. Booth70
D
2
D
70Neil McStayN. McStay
Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn62
D
captain3captain
D
58Billy WhiteB. White
Markus WelterM. Welter60
D
4
D
49Garry GallacherG. Gallacher
Neil MatteoN. Matteo53
D
5
D
49Billy McinnesB. Mcinnes
Gavin ClelandG. Cleland69
M
6
M
72Colin ThomsonC. Thomson
Duncan ClelandD. Cleland67
M
7
M
66Dominic MckinlayD. Mckinlay
John HopkinJ. Hopkin64
A
8
A
65Alex LiddellA. Liddell
Stephen McStayS. McStay63
A
9
A
60Stephen SounessS. Souness
Matt DalglishM. Dalglish54
A
10
A
57Garry CaldwellG. Caldwell
Stephen DavidsonS. Davidson54
A
11
A
55Stefan De BoerS. De Boer
 
David BradyD. Brady66
M
12
G
60Paul GreigP. Greig
Garry HansenG. Hansen64
M
13
M
51Scott GemmillS. Gemmill
Gary DickovG. Dickov64
G
14
A
50Garry HendersonG. Henderson

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 9,414 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Kilmarnock and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Ritchie.


0.00
Greenock Morton start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.13
Billy Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Caldwell. Garry Caldwell passes the ball forward but Stefan De Boer is offside!
4.15
Duncan Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Matt Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Matt Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
12.25
Duncan Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McStay collects the pass. Stephen McStay shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Kilmarnock are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.31
Duncan Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.44
With imagination, Billy Meiklejohn picks a pass forward to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland makes a simple pass to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Marvin Bowyer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.29
Markus Welter flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland passes the ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay whips in a cross ball towards Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
34.28
Duncan Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Matt Dalglish collects the pass. Matt Dalglish shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
36.37
Neil McStay launches a long ball forward. Stephen Souness passes the ball forward but Stefan De Boer is offside!
38.50
Duncan Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish makes a probing pass between the defence to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Marvin Bowyer gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
39.37
Billy Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Cleland controls it well on his chest. Gavin Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Davidson shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
40.58
Dominic Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Souness who takes it down. Stephen Souness whips in a cross ball towards Stefan De Boer. Stefan De Boer heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the second half underway!
54.20
Billy Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Mckinlay cuts inside the box! Dominic Mckinlay shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Andy Burley had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
60.44
Billy White passes the ball forward to Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Mckinlay shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
63.11
With vision, Duncan Cleland plays the ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Bowyer who gathers it comfortably.
69.32
Dominic Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Cleland. The referee calls over Dominic Mckinlay and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.33
Billy White sees space and advances. Billy White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Caldwell. Garry Caldwell shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.49
Colin Thomson hacks Duncan Cleland from behind! Colin Thomson is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.11
Colin Thomson threads a neat ball through to Stefan De Boer. Stefan De Boer whips in a cross ball towards Garry Caldwell. Garry Caldwell makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Andy Burley!
84.58
Colin Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness makes a probing pass between the defence to Garry Caldwell. Some good footwork from Garry Caldwell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
85.09
Billy White kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Thomson. Colin Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Burley with no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
90.00
Gavin Cleland knocks the ball forward to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

Greenock Morton
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
28.1%
40.6%
31.2%

Scorers
Stephen Davidson 28
Dominic Mckinlay 54
Stephen Souness 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Mckinlay of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Andy Burley (GK)
6
2.Colin Booth (DEF)
6
3.Billy Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4.Markus Welter (DEF)
6
5.Neil Matteo (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Cleland (MID)
6
7.Duncan Cleland (MID)
7
8.John Hopkin (ATT)
6
9.Stephen McStay (ATT)
7
10.Matt Dalglish (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Davidson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.David Brady (MID)
0
13.Garry Hansen (MID)
0
14.Gary Dickov (GK)
0

1.Marvin Bowyer (GK)
6
2.Neil McStay (DEF)
6
3.Billy White (DEF)
7
4.Garry Gallacher (DEF)
6
5.Billy Mcinnes (DEF)
7
6.Colin Thomson (MID)
6
7.Dominic Mckinlay (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Alex Liddell (ATT)
6
9.Stephen Souness (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Garry Caldwell (ATT)
6
11.Stefan De Boer (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Greig (GK)
0
13.Scott Gemmill (MID)
0
14.Garry Henderson (ATT)
0