Match Report
| Stranraer | Stranraer |  |  | Greenock Morton | Greenock Morton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Thierry Barmby | T. Barmby |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 |  | Dominic Hutchison | D. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Colin Brady | C. Brady | | 56 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Mark Holloway | M. Holloway | ||||||||
| Garry Thomson | G. Thomson | | 54 | D | | 3 | | | D | 54 |  | Niels Koeman | N. Koeman | ||||||||
| Marcus Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Andy Law | A. Law | |||||||||
| Duncan Strachan | D. Strachan | | 50 | M | | 5 | | M | 55 |  | Kewullay Totti | K. Totti | |||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 42 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Tommaso Imbriani | T. Imbriani | |||||||||
| Craig Burley | C. Burley | | 38 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Aimo Gallo | A. Gallo | |||||||||
| Neil Law | N. Law | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Richard Barmby | R. Barmby | |||||||||
| Wes Butt | W. Butt | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Tommy Britton | T. Britton | |||||||||
| Ruddy Granon | R. Granon |  | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Alan Peters | A. Peters | |||||||||
| Darren Edworthy | D. Edworthy | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Callum Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| Elvis Mirri | E. Mirri | | 50 | A | | 12 | | D | 50 | | Scott Matteo | S. Matteo | |||||||||
| Erwin Bouma | E. Bouma | | 50 | A | | 13 | | A | 50 | | Garry Strachan | G. Strachan | |||||||||
| Don Liddell | D. Liddell | | 49 | D | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Craig Rufus | C. Rufus | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 4,771 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stranraer and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Cleland.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stranraer and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Cleland.
0.00
0-0Stranraer kick off and get the match underway!
3.05
0-0Garry Thomson passes the ball forward to Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Hendry shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
6.02
0-0Andy Law passes the ball forward to Callum Gough. Callum Gough skips past Craig Burley! Garry Thomson catches Callum Gough on the ankles. Callum Gough appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
8.26
0-1Andy Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Imbriani. Tommaso Imbriani flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Britton who brings the ball under control. Tommy Britton whips in a cross ball towards Alan Peters. Alan Peters connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.26
Neil Law makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Law knocks in a cross ball towards Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!
15.56
Neil Law passes the ball forward to Wes Butt. Wes Butt plays a one-two with Ruddy Granon and rushes in on goal... Wes Butt rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.40
Tommaso Imbriani runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tommaso Imbriani lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Britton. Tommy Britton makes a looping header on goal. Tommy Britton scores for Greenock Morton!!
32.51
Craig Burley receives the ball from a throw-in from Garry Thomson. Craig Burley advances with the ball. Craig Burley hits a low pass to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
47.50
Andy Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Wes Butt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
49.55
Duncan Strachan advances with the ball. Duncan Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Wes Butt. Wes Butt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.48
Tommaso Imbriani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kewullay Totti. Kewullay Totti lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Peters. Alan Peters powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.27
2-3Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Craig Rufus replacing Mark Holloway .
61.27
Tommy Britton sees Alan Peters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Aimo Gallo. Aimo Gallo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
66.02
2-3Andy Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niels Koeman.
72.24
2-3With some swift thinking, Marcus Le Tissier plays the ball forward to Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry laces a through ball forward to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan shoots from 25 yards. Dominic Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
73.39
Kewullay Totti makes a simple pass to Alan Peters. Alan Peters plays a one-two with Callum Gough and advances towards the goal... Alan Peters comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.50
2-3With a delightful solo run, Craig Burley stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Burley makes a great pass forward. Neil Law runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
84.26
Neil Law threads a neat ball through to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.54
Garry Thomson hits a low pass to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan advances with the ball. Duncan Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
Scorers
| Wes Butt 16, 50 Ruddy Granon 90 | Alan Peters 8, 57 Tommy Britton 18 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wes Butt of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Thierry Barmby (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcus Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Strachan (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Andy Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Law (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Wes Butt (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Ruddy Granon (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Darren Edworthy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Elvis Mirri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Erwin Bouma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Liddell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dominic Hutchison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mark Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Niels Koeman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kewullay Totti (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tommaso Imbriani (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Aimo Gallo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Richard Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tommy Britton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Alan Peters (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Callum Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Scott Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Strachan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Rufus (ATT) | 6 | |