Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     MontroseMontrose
Computer Player Computer Player Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Marvin BowyerM. Bowyer61
G
1captain
G
63Mauricio PichichiM. Pichichi
Neil McStayN. McStay70
D
2
D
63Paul McallisterP. Mcallister
Billy WhiteB. White58
D
captain3
D
64Billy DickovB. Dickov
Garry GallacherG. Gallacher49
D
4
D
63Colin DickovC. Dickov
Billy McinnesB. Mcinnes49
D
5
M
69Alec BremnerA. Bremner
Colin ThomsonC. Thomson72
M
6
M
66Callum NaysmithC. Naysmith
Dominic MckinlayD. Mckinlay66
M
7
M
62Scott DickovS. Dickov
Alex LiddellA. Liddell65
A
8
M
72Neil BremnerN. Bremner
Stephen SounessS. Souness60
A
9
A
68Billy McStayB. McStay
Garry CaldwellG. Caldwell57
A
10
A
75Scott NivenS. Niven
Stefan De BoerS. De Boer55
A
11
A
67John BoothJ. Booth
 
Paul GreigP. Greig60
G
12
D
68Miel EversM. Evers
Scott GemmillS. Gemmill51
M
13
M
63Craig ClelandC. Cleland
Garry HendersonG. Henderson50
A
14
A
66Matt HendryM. Hendry

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Montrose. A crowd of 9,129 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Dickov.


0.00
Montrose kick off and get the match underway!
2.21
Billy White makes a probing pass to Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Souness holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Souness threads the ball through to Garry Caldwell but he's offside!
3.37
John Booth hacks Neil McStay from behind! The referee calls over John Booth and shows him a yellow card! Neil McStay runs off the knock.
9.11
Billy Dickov makes a probing pass to Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Billy McStay collects the pass. Billy McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Gallacher.
15.52
Colin Thomson takes a quick throw-in. Dominic Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Garry Caldwell. Garry Caldwell cuts inside the box! Garry Caldwell rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
18.01
Billy Dickov passes the ball forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.55
Callum Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Scott Niven. Scott Niven edges inside the box! Neil McStay comes in with a late challenge on Scott Niven. Penalty not given!!
24.45
Neil Bremner threads a neat ball through to Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil McStay.
26.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Naysmith plays the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.55
Dominic Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan De Boer. Stefan De Boer runs straight at the defence! Colin Dickov hacks Stefan De Boer from behind! Penalty not given!!
28.41
Alec Bremner makes a simple pass to Billy McStay. Billy McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Gallacher.
33.52
Montrose are dictating the run of play here today.
34.47
Alec Bremner brings the ball forward. Alec Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.13
Billy Dickov arcs the ball upfield. John Booth finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Greenock Morton kick off the second half!
47.15
Billy Dickov runs forward with the ball. Billy Dickov threads the ball through to John Booth. John Booth finds some space and shoots from distance. Marvin Bowyer gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
55.35
Alec Bremner makes an attacking run forward. Alec Bremner shoots from 25 yards but somehow Marvin Bowyer manages to keep it out.
59.50
With some swift thinking, Dominic Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell plays a quick one-two with Garry Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Alex Liddell rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.45
Billy White threads a neat ball through to Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness passes the ball forward but Stefan De Boer is offside!
65.08
Garry Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Mckinlay who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Dominic Mckinlay picks a pass forward to Stefan De Boer. Stefan De Boer shoots from 25 yards. Mauricio Pichichi gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
69.36
Scott Dickov threads a neat ball through to John Booth. John Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.18
Scott Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to John Booth. John Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
77.17
Dominic Mckinlay hits a low pass to Garry Caldwell. Garry Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan De Boer. Stefan De Boer takes a shot at goal but somehow Mauricio Pichichi manages to keep it out.
79.35
Garry Gallacher makes a simple pass to Dominic Mckinlay. Dominic Mckinlay decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Caldwell. With a superhuman jump, Garry Caldwell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
81.34
Callum Naysmith makes a simple pass to Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from 20 yards. Scott Niven scores for Montrose!!
85.00
Scott Dickov hacks Dominic Mckinlay from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Mckinlay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.44
Scott Dickov passes the ball forward to John Booth. John Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

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

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
37.8%
42.7%
19.5%

Scorers
Alex Liddell 59
Scott Niven 34, 81, 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Niven of Montrose

Match Ratings
1.Marvin Bowyer (GK)
6
2.Neil McStay (DEF)
6
3.Billy White (DEF)
6
4.Garry Gallacher (DEF)
6
5.Billy Mcinnes (DEF)
6
6.Colin Thomson (MID)
6
7.Dominic Mckinlay (MID)
7
8.Alex Liddell (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Stephen Souness (ATT)
6
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

1.Mauricio Pichichi (GK)
6
2.Paul Mcallister (DEF)
6
3.Billy Dickov (DEF)
7
4.Colin Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Alec Bremner (MID)
7
6.Callum Naysmith (MID)
7
7.Scott Dickov (MID)yellow card
6
8.Neil Bremner (MID)
6
9.Billy McStay (ATT)
6
10.Scott Niven (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.John Booth (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Miel Evers (DEF)
0
13.Craig Cleland (MID)
0
14.Matt Hendry (ATT)
0