Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart SounessS. Souness71
G
1
G
76Kevin CampbellK. Campbell
Gavin FergusonG. Ferguson69
D
2
D
72John LiddellJ. Liddell
Kevin KöllerK. Köller63
D
captain3
D
57Paul McallisterP. Mcallister
Matt JohnstoneM. Johnstone56
D
4
D
52Gionatha LiveraniG. Liverani
Ricardo DuranR. Duran76
M
5
M
64Billy BremnerB. Bremner
Gary MasonG. Mason62
M
6
M
59Richard GreigR. Greig
Gavin GreigG. Greig56
M
7captain
M
59Gary CollinsG. Collins
Roel Van GesselR. Van Gessel55
M
8
M
58Billy InglisB. Inglis
Gavin JamesG. James65
A
9
M
58Michel MalagouenM. Malagouen
Duncan ClelandD. Cleland64
A
10
A
65Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn
Gary HendryG. Hendry63
A
11
A
58John GemmillJ. Gemmill
 
Felipe PeiroF. Peiro63
A
12
M
55Richard CaldwellR. Caldwell
Garry ClelandG. Cleland59
G
13
M
55Max ArtsM. Arts
John StrachanJ. Strachan57
A
14
A
55Gavin DalglishG. Dalglish

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Ayr United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sullivan.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
4.55
Gionatha Liverani hits a low pass to Billy Bremner. Billy Bremner makes a simple pass to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards but Stuart Souness reads it well. Quality keeping!
6.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Bremner laces a through ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards John Gemmill. John Gemmill directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Gavin Ferguson!
12.45
Matt Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Köller controls it well on his chest. Kevin Köller knocks the ball forward to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland rushes past Gionatha Liverani! Duncan Cleland shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Kevin Campbell. What a save!
18.45
Gary Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Mason. Gary Mason makes a defence splitting pass to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.54
John Gemmill comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Köller. John Gemmill is shown the yellow card! Kevin Köller gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.01
Kevin Köller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Duran. Ricardo Duran flicks a high pass forward. Gary Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Mason plays a one-two with Gavin James and advances towards the goal... Gary Mason takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.06
Gionatha Liverani hits a low pass to Michel Malagouen. Michel Malagouen decides to run forward with the ball. Michel Malagouen whips in a cross ball towards John Gemmill. John Gemmill beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
39.02
Michel Malagouen flicks a high pass forward. Scott Meiklejohn easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.23
Paul Mcallister threads the ball through to Richard Greig. Richard Greig brings the ball forward. Richard Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.49
Gary Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Gemmill. John Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Johnstone.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Greenock Morton kick off and get the second half underway!
48.04
Ricardo Duran threads the ball through to Gary Mason. Gary Mason flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hendry controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gary Hendry cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Campbell.
49.49
Ricardo Duran takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Gary Hendry is dispossessed by a tackle from John Liddell.
51.03
Kevin Köller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin James plays a one-two with Duncan Cleland and rushes in on goal... Gavin James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.33
Gary Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland deftly passes the ball to Gavin James, releasing him through on goal. Gavin James cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
55.27
Gary Hendry comes in with a late challenge on John Liddell. Gary Hendry is given a warning by the referee! John Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.14
John Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Michel Malagouen. Michel Malagouen hits a low pass to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
60.38
Gary Collins hacks Gary Mason from behind! Gary Collins is shown the yellow card! Gary Mason runs off the knock.
61.41
Richard Greig plays the ball forward to John Gemmill. John Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.53
Roel Van Gessel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.27
Gary Collins threads a neat ball through to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Michel Malagouen through on goal. Gavin Ferguson clumsily knocks into Michel Malagouen. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.08
Gionatha Liverani makes a strong solo run forward. Gionatha Liverani threads the ball through to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis tries a spectacular long range effort. Stuart Souness gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
69.22
Billy Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Souness effortlessly smothers it!
71.25
Kevin Köller makes a probing pass to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig threads a neat ball through to Gary Mason. Gary Mason cuts inside the box! Gary Mason shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
72.17
Gavin Greig hacks Richard Greig from behind! The referee brings Gavin Greig to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Greig runs off the knock.
75.17
Roel Van Gessel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Liddell.
83.56
Ricardo Duran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
84.59
Gary Mason makes a simple pass to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Duncan Cleland provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Ayr United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%

Scorers
Gary Mason 33
Gavin Greig 64

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Mason of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Stuart Souness (GK)
7
2.Gavin Ferguson (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Köller (DEF)
7
4.Matt Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Ricardo Duran (MID)
7
6.Gary Mason (MID)goal scored
9
7.Gavin Greig (MID)goal scored
8
8.Roel Van Gessel (MID)
6
9.Gavin James (ATT)
7
10.Duncan Cleland (ATT)
7
11.Gary Hendry (ATT)
7
 
12.Felipe Peiro (ATT)
0
13.Garry Cleland (GK)
0
14.John Strachan (ATT)
0

1.Kevin Campbell (GK)
7
2.John Liddell (DEF)
7
3.Paul Mcallister (DEF)
6
4.Gionatha Liverani (DEF)
7
5.Billy Bremner (MID)
6
6.Richard Greig (MID)
6
7.Gary Collins (MID)yellow card
6
8.Billy Inglis (MID)
6
9.Michel Malagouen (MID)
7
10.Scott Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
11.John Gemmill (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Richard Caldwell (MID)
0
13.Max Arts (MID)
0
14.Gavin Dalglish (ATT)
0