Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison50
G
1
G
53Niccolo DichioN. Dichio
Mark HollowayM. Holloway54
D
2
D
55Don ClelandD. Cleland
Niels KoemanN. Koeman54
D
captain3
D
49Stuart GlassS. Glass
Andy LawA. Law52
D
4captain
D
49Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Kewullay TottiK. Totti55
M
5
D
48Callum NivenC. Niven
Tommaso ImbrianiT. Imbriani49
M
6
M
53Adam MiddletonA. Middleton
Aimo GalloA. Gallo47
M
7
M
50Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay
Richard BarmbyR. Barmby47
M
8
M
48Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn
Tommy BrittonT. Britton54
A
9
A
63Victor Van HaarenV. Van Haaren
Alan PetersA. Peters53
A
10
A
54Roberto PregnolatoR. Pregnolato
Callum GoughC. Gough51
A
11
A
43Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
 
Scott MatteoS. Matteo50
D
12
M
45Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn
Garry StrachanG. Strachan50
A
13
M
44Colin GlassC. Glass
Craig RufusC. Rufus50
A
14
D
44Dominic DalglishD. Dalglish

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,870 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Hendry.


0.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton get the match underway!
3.36
Roberto Pregnolato barges into Andy Law. The referee calls over Roberto Pregnolato and shows him a yellow card! Andy Law carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.29
Callum Niven comes in with a late challenge on Alan Peters. Callum Niven is given a warning by the referee! Alan Peters runs off the knock.
12.07
Stuart Morrison makes a probing pass to Stuart Glass. Stuart Glass hits a low pass to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.45
Kewullay Totti hacks Victor Van Haaren from behind! The referee calls over Kewullay Totti and shows him a yellow card! Victor Van Haaren stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.03
Alan Peters advances with the ball. Alan Peters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Aimo Gallo plays the ball forward to Richard Barmby. Richard Barmby edges inside the box! Richard Barmby comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.52
Callum Gough makes a simple pass to Kewullay Totti. Kewullay Totti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.39
Stuart Mckinlay makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren makes a looping header on goal but Dominic Hutchison reads it well. Fabulous save!
44.28
Andy Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Gough. Callum Gough knocks the ball forward to Kewullay Totti. Kewullay Totti shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Tommaso Imbriani sees Alan Peters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Peters flicks a high pass forward. Callum Gough controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Callum Gough shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Niccolo Dichio.
45.00
Richard Barmby takes a quick corner, playing it short to Kewullay Totti. Some good footwork from Kewullay Totti provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. The Greenock Morton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Ayr United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.17
Niels Koeman surges forward with the ball. Niels Koeman flicks a high ball forward to Callum Gough who takes it down. Callum Gough runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Callum Gough provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
54.52
Andy Law boots it upfield. Alan Peters flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Britton controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Tommy Britton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.47
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Craig Rufus replacing Mark Holloway .
61.51
Tommaso Imbriani plays the ball forward to Kewullay Totti. Kewullay Totti shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.34
Aimo Gallo knocks the ball forward to Kewullay Totti. Kewullay Totti plays a one-two with Richard Barmby and rushes in on goal... Kewullay Totti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Niccolo Dichio.
71.35
Alan Peters hits a low pass to Aimo Gallo. Aimo Gallo shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.24
Stuart Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.25
Richard Barmby clumsily knocks into Adam Middleton. Richard Barmby is given a warning by the referee! Adam Middleton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.36
Andy Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Barmby. Richard Barmby plays the ball forward to Alan Peters. Alan Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Britton. Tommy Britton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.26
Adam Middleton comes in with a late challenge on Richard Barmby. The referee calls over Adam Middleton and warns him to calm down! Richard Barmby stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.10
Adam Middleton flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Kevin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Victor Van Haaren controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Victor Van Haaren cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Dominic Hutchison is on top of it.
90.00
Adam Middleton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Ayr United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
22.2%
47.6%
30.2%

Scorers
Callum Gough 48
Tommy Britton 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Gough of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Hutchison (GK)
7
2.Mark Holloway (DEF)
6
3.Niels Koeman (DEF)
7
4.Andy Law (DEF)
6
5.Kewullay Totti (MID)yellow card
6
6.Tommaso Imbriani (MID)
6
7.Aimo Gallo (MID)
6
8.Richard Barmby (MID)
6
9.Tommy Britton (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alan Peters (ATT)
8
11.Callum Gough (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Scott Matteo (DEF)
0
13.Garry Strachan (ATT)
0
14.Craig Rufus (ATT)
6

1.Niccolo Dichio (GK)
7
2.Don Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Glass (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Morrison (DEF)
6
5.Callum Niven (DEF)
5
6.Adam Middleton (MID)
6
7.Stuart Mckinlay (MID)
7
8.Kevin Meiklejohn (MID)
6
9.Victor Van Haaren (ATT)
6
10.Roberto Pregnolato (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Kevin Dalglish (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Meiklejohn (MID)
0
13.Colin Glass (MID)
0
14.Dominic Dalglish (DEF)
0