Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 4,698 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Greenock Morton and Stenhousemuir are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dalglish.


0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
Edoardo Passoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley passes the ball forward to Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.15
Richard Barmby clumsily knocks into David Sullivan. Richard Barmby is shown the yellow card! David Sullivan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.04
Claudio Alonso passes the ball forward to Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Duncan Morrison provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
14.25
Stuart Collins flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Britton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Britton edges inside the box! Tommy Britton strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gianluigi Negro had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
18.32
Edoardo Passoni hacks Alan Peters from behind! Edoardo Passoni is given a warning by the referee! Alan Peters grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.01
Andy Law sees Stuart Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Collins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Collins runs straight at the defence! Stuart Collins cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Gianluigi Negro!
27.51
David Sullivan hits a low pass to Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison hits a low pass to Pier Giovanni Sarti. Pier Giovanni Sarti hits a low pass to Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.53
Edoardo Passoni passes the ball forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.07
Showing composure, Andy Law plays the ball forward to Niels Koeman. Niels Koeman knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Gough. Callum Gough whips in a cross ball towards Alan Peters. Alan Peters rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Edoardo Passoni blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
33.56
Stuart Collins flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Britton controls it well on his chest. Tommy Britton knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Gough. Callum Gough gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Gianluigi Negro manages to keep it out.
34.02
Edoardo Passoni clumsily knocks into Alan Peters. Edoardo Passoni is shown the yellow card! Alan Peters stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.15
Richard James flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Morrison controls it well on his chest. Duncan Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
42.40
Aimo Gallo plays the ball forward to Alan Peters. Alan Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Gough. Callum Gough is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Gianluigi Negro had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
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. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Andy Inglis replacing Edoardo Passoni, Arnauld Valois replacing Pier Giovanni Sarti and Miguel Castro replacing Richard James.

45.00
Greenock Morton kick off the second half!
48.07
Richard Barmby kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Britton. Tommy Britton whips in a cross ball towards Kewullay Totti. Kewullay Totti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gianluigi Negro with no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
59.48
Dominic Niven knocks the ball forward to Miguel Castro. Miguel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.46
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Craig Rufus replacing Mark Holloway .
61.54
Andy Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Burley. Callum Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Dominic Hutchison smothers it!
63.30
Kewullay Totti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Gough. Callum Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Inglis.
67.40
Andy Law kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins flicks a high pass forward. Richard Barmby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Barmby shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.19
Paolo Aglietti flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Alonso who takes it down. Claudio Alonso threads a neat ball through to Callum Burley. Callum Burley makes a great pass forward. Arnauld Valois runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.38
David Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Alonso. Claudio Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Castro. Miguel Castro threads a neat ball through to Callum Burley. Callum Burley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
72.12
Andy Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Gough. Callum Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Britton. Tommy Britton shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gianluigi Negro with no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
77.04
Andy Law sees Aimo Gallo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aimo Gallo knocks the ball forward to Richard Barmby. Richard Barmby edges inside the box! Richard Barmby muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.33
David Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Aglietti. Paolo Aglietti sees a break and surges forward. Paolo Aglietti plays a one-two with Claudio Alonso and rushes in on goal... Paolo Aglietti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.22
Niels Koeman receives the ball from a throw-in from Aimo Gallo. Niels Koeman flicks a high pass forward to Callum Gough who brings the ball under control. Callum Gough knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alan Peters is offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
23.1%
44.9%
32.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Britton of Greenock Morton

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

1.Gianluigi Negro (GK)
6
2.Edoardo Passoni (DEF)yellow card
6
3.David Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Paolo Aglietti (DEF)goal scored
8
5.Gavin Ritchie (MID)
6
6.Duncan Morrison (MID)goal scored
8
7.Claudio Alonso (MID)
7
8.Pier Giovanni Sarti (MID)
6
9.Richard James (ATT)
6
10.Dominic Niven (ATT)
6
11.Callum Burley (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Inglis (DEF)
6
13.Arnauld Valois (DEF)
6
14.Miguel Castro (DEF)
6