Match Report


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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 4,460 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 Garry Caldwell.


0.00
Greenock Morton get the match underway!
3.21
Mark Holloway makes a simple pass to Aimo Gallo. Aimo Gallo threads the ball through to Alan Peters. Alan Peters finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
6.32
Kurt Hilgerink knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
14.38
Maurice Van Eijk passes the ball forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith edges inside the box! Duncan Naysmith rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominic Hutchison with no chance!! Goal for Dundee!
21.24
Maurice Van Eijk makes a strong solo run forward. Maurice Van Eijk makes a simple pass to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.23
Tommaso Imbriani comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Kuzorra. The referee calls over Tommaso Imbriani and shows him a yellow card! Nicolas Kuzorra stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.04
Scott McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Law.
39.51
Niels Koeman knocks the ball forward to Tommy Britton. Tommy Britton whips in a cross ball towards Richard Barmby. Richard Barmby makes a deft header. Garry Booth gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
40.52
Maurice Van Eijk hits a low pass to Craig Souness. Craig Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Holloway.
44.56
Craig Souness hacks Richard Barmby from behind! Craig Souness is given a warning by the referee! Richard Barmby stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. 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
Dundee start the second half!
48.26
Kurt Hilgerink makes a simple pass to Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra passes the ball forward to Craig Souness. Craig Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Dominic Hutchison!
49.43
Aimo Gallo advances with the ball. Aimo Gallo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kurt Hilgerink.
55.24
Tommaso Imbriani takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Niels Koeman. Niels Koeman knocks the ball forward to Aimo Gallo. Aimo Gallo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Britton but the linesman indicates offside!
57.07
Maurice Van Eijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.03
Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Garry Strachan replacing Callum Gough and Craig Rufus replacing Mark Holloway .Dundee have made a substitution with Dominic Young replacing Duncan Naysmith .
61.11
Callum White makes a beautiful solo run. Callum White threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
63.16
Richard Barmby makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.52
Craig Rufus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Peters. Alan Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Britton. Tommy Britton connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Kurt Hilgerink is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
73.09
Corner kick to Greenock Morton. Richard Barmby plays it to the far post. Garry Booth drops low and scoops up the ball.
77.46
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Scott Matteo replacing Alan Peters .
78.52
Garry Strachan catches Kurt Hilgerink on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kurt Hilgerink runs off the knock.
81.42
Andy Law brings the ball forward. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kurt Hilgerink.
84.42
Craig Rufus barges into Jose Fortes Vega. The referee brings Craig Rufus to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Fortes Vega runs off the knock.
89.09
Richard Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Garry Strachan controls it well on his chest. Garry Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
20.3%
43.2%
36.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Naysmith of Dundee

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Hutchison (GK)
6
2.Mark Holloway (DEF)
6
3.Niels Koeman (DEF)
7
4.Andy Law (DEF)
6
5.Kewullay Totti (MID)
6
6.Tommaso Imbriani (MID)yellow card
5
7.Aimo Gallo (MID)
7
8.Richard Barmby (MID)
7
9.Tommy Britton (ATT)
6
10.Alan Peters (ATT)
7
11.Callum Gough (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Matteo (DEF)
6
13.Garry Strachan (ATT)yellow card
5
14.Craig Rufus (ATT)
6

1.Garry Booth (GK)
6
2.Kurt Hilgerink (DEF)
6
3.Maurice Van Eijk (DEF)
8
4.Scott McGrory (DEF)
6
5.Callum White (DEF)
7
6.Craig Souness (MID)
6
7.Duncan Naysmith (MID)goal scored
9
8.Nicolas Kuzorra (MID)
6
9.Jose Fortes Vega (ATT)
6
10.Dominic Johnstone (ATT)
7
11.Scott McNeill (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dean Gilchrist (DEF)
0
13.Dominic Young (MID)
6
14.Stuart Law (MID)
0