Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     DundeeDundee
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison49
G
1
G
56Garry BoothG. Booth
Mark HollowayM. Holloway54
D
2
D
57Kurt HilgerinkK. Hilgerink
Andy LawA. Law52
D
captain3
D
54Maurice Van EijkM. Van Eijk
Scott MatteoS. Matteo50
D
4captain
D
53Scott McGroryS. McGrory
Kewullay TottiK. Totti54
M
5
D
51Callum WhiteC. White
Tommaso ImbrianiT. Imbriani48
M
6
M
54Craig SounessC. Souness
Richard BarmbyR. Barmby47
M
7
M
52Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith
Aimo GalloA. Gallo46
M
8
M
51Callum GallacherC. Gallacher
Tommy BrittonT. Britton53
A
9
A
53Oscar DiazO. Diaz
Garry StrachanG. Strachan50
A
10
A
50Jose Fortes VegaJ. Vega
Callum GoughC. Gough50
A
11
A
48Dominic JohnstoneD. Johnstone
 
Francisco FerreiraF. Ferreira49
D
12
G
48Andy McallisterA. Mcallister
Kevin VernazzaK. Vernazza48
A
13
A
47Nwankwo BallN. Ball
Alec MccallA. Mccall48
G
14
M
46Dominic YoungD. Young

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Dundee. A crowd of 4,123 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Cleland.


0.00
Dundee start the match!
2.12
Kewullay Totti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Gough. Callum Gough knocks the ball forward to Garry Strachan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.01
Callum Gallacher sees Craig Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Souness plays a one-two with Oscar Diaz and advances towards the goal... Craig Souness comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Dominic Hutchison reads it well. Great save!
10.02
Kewullay Totti makes a probing pass to Aimo Gallo. Aimo Gallo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.53
Richard Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Gough. Without breaking stride, Callum Gough plays the ball forward to Garry Strachan who has made a great run into the box. Garry Strachan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.23
Callum Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Barmby.
18.36
Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Craig Souness holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Souness whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.45
Tommaso Imbriani runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tommaso Imbriani plays a quick one-two with Richard Barmby and rushes in on goal... Tommaso Imbriani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
24.33
Duncan Naysmith makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
26.46
Tommaso Imbriani flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Britton collects the pass. Tommy Britton advances inside the box! Tommy Britton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Scott McGrory.
28.36
Scott McGrory passes the ball forward to Craig Souness. Craig Souness runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Scott Matteo barges into Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
30.41
Tommy Britton hacks Maurice Van Eijk from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maurice Van Eijk stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.34
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.22
Maurice Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward to Callum Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Callum Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone plays a one-two with Craig Souness and rushes in on goal... Dominic Johnstone tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.31
Scott McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Scott McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Vega collects the pass. Jose Fortes Vega shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
40.16
Tommaso Imbriani hits a low pass to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee also appear unchanged since the first half. The Greenock Morton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Greenock Morton kick off!
47.07
Andy Law makes a simple pass to Aimo Gallo. Aimo Gallo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Gough. Callum Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum White.
48.31
Kewullay Totti hoofs the ball up the pitch. Garry Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum White.
49.27
Callum Gallacher makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.25
Scott Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Barmby. Richard Barmby shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.22
Scott Matteo barges into Craig Souness. Scott Matteo is given a warning by the referee! Craig Souness runs off the knock.
57.34
Aimo Gallo flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.34
Andy Law hits a low pass to Kewullay Totti. Kewullay Totti flicks a high pass forward to Callum Gough who brings the ball under control. Callum Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kurt Hilgerink.
60.03
Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Vernazza replacing Callum Gough and Alec Mccall replacing Mark Holloway .Dundee have made a substitution with Nwankwo Ball replacing Duncan Naysmith .
61.12
Richard Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Vernazza. Kevin Vernazza skips past Callum White! Kevin Vernazza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
66.40
Maurice Van Eijk makes a strong solo run forward. Maurice Van Eijk makes a simple pass to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
67.53
Richard Barmby threads a neat ball through to Tommy Britton. Tommy Britton makes a probing pass to Kevin Vernazza but he's offside!
69.33
Aimo Gallo chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Britton. Tommy Britton shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
73.30
Without breaking stride, Richard Barmby plays the ball forward to Kevin Vernazza. Kevin Vernazza controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Garry Strachan through on goal. Garry Strachan shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
77.19
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Francisco Ferreira replacing Garry Strachan .
78.24
Richard Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Aimo Gallo collects the pass. Aimo Gallo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.32
Kewullay Totti hacks Callum Gallacher from behind! The referee calls over Kewullay Totti and shows him a yellow card! Callum Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.39
Scott McGrory takes it forward alone. Scott McGrory passes the ball forward to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Dominic Johnstone provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
85.44
Seeing Callum White's attacking run, Callum Gallacher quickly throws the ball into his path. Without breaking stride, Callum White plays the ball forward to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oscar Diaz!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Dundee
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
23.5%
43.5%
32.9%

Scorers
Dominic Johnstone 18, 34
Oscar Diaz 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Johnstone of Dundee

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Hutchison (GK)
6
2.Mark Holloway (DEF)
6
3.Andy Law (DEF)
6
4.Scott Matteo (DEF)
6
5.Kewullay Totti (MID)yellow card
6
6.Tommaso Imbriani (MID)
6
7.Richard Barmby (MID)
7
8.Aimo Gallo (MID)
6
9.Tommy Britton (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Garry Strachan (ATT)
6
11.Callum Gough (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Ferreira (DEF)
6
13.Kevin Vernazza (ATT)
6
14.Alec Mccall (GK)
6

1.Garry Booth (GK)
6
2.Kurt Hilgerink (DEF)
6
3.Maurice Van Eijk (DEF)
6
4.Scott McGrory (DEF)
7
5.Callum White (DEF)
6
6.Craig Souness (MID)
8
7.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
6
8.Callum Gallacher (MID)
6
9.Oscar Diaz (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Jose Fortes Vega (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Johnstone (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Andy Mcallister (GK)
0
13.Nwankwo Ball (ATT)
6
14.Dominic Young (MID)
0