Match Report
- 10 mins ago: Noel Henry joined chat
| 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 | ||||||||
| Callum Rae | C. Rae | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Andy Law | A. Law | |||||||||
| Duncan Strachan | D. Strachan | | 50 | M | | 5 | | M | 55 |  | Kewullay Totti | K. Totti | |||||||||
| Billy Sullivan | B. Sullivan | | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Tommaso Imbriani | T. Imbriani | |||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Aimo Gallo | A. Gallo | |||||||||
| Lee Lawrence | L. Lawrence | | 39 | 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 | |||||||||
| Erwin Bouma | E. Bouma | | 51 | A | | 12 | | D | 50 | | Scott Matteo | S. Matteo | |||||||||
| Marcus Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | | 51 | D | | 13 | | A | 50 | | Garry Strachan | G. Strachan | |||||||||
| Elvis Mirri | E. Mirri | | 50 | A | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Craig Rufus | C. Rufus | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 4,133 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 Callum Henderson.
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 Callum Henderson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stranraer get the match underway!
4.56
0-0Tommaso Imbriani makes a simple pass to Alan Peters. Alan Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.55
0-0Colin Brady flicks a high pass forward. Darren Edworthy collects the pass. Darren Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.27
0-0Mark Holloway knocks the ball forward to Callum Gough. Callum Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Peters but the linesman indicates offside!
14.32
Andy Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommaso Imbriani. Tommaso Imbriani makes a simple pass to Richard Barmby. Richard Barmby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.24
Aimo Gallo makes a beautiful solo run. Aimo Gallo plays a one-two with Alan Peters and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Aimo Gallo provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
18.05
Niels Koeman hits a low pass to Tommaso Imbriani. Tommaso Imbriani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Peters. Alan Peters makes a probing pass to Tommaso Imbriani but he's offside!
21.42
Kewullay Totti flicks a high pass forward to Alan Peters who brings the ball under control. Alan Peters cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alan Peters provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.03
With great vision, Colin Brady plays the ball forward to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy threads a neat ball through to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon plays a one-two with Darren Edworthy and advances towards the goal... Ruddy Granon shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.15
Niels Koeman darts forward. Niels Koeman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Barmby. Richard Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Sullivan.
30.10
0-0Aimo Gallo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Britton. Tommy Britton advances inside the box! Tommy Britton strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Good keeping from Thierry Barmby as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
31.38
0-0Corner kick to Greenock Morton. Kewullay Totti plays it out to the edge of the box. Richard Barmby shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
36.50
0-1Aimo Gallo advances with the ball. Aimo Gallo chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Barmby. Richard Barmby cuts inside the box! Richard Barmby makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Thierry Barmby with no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
40.10
Garry Thomson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Garry Thomson passes the ball forward to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon rushes past Andy Law! Ruddy Granon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee blows for 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 whistle blows and Greenock Morton get the second half underway!
53.25
Richard Barmby hits a low pass to Tommaso Imbriani. Tommaso Imbriani knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Gough. With a superhuman jump, Callum Gough connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Thierry Barmby manages to keep it out.
55.20
0-1Greenock Morton are dictating the run of play here today.
57.25
Niels Koeman knocks the ball forward to Callum Gough. Callum Gough runs straight at the opposition's defence. Callum Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thierry Barmby who gathers it comfortably.
60.30
0-1Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Craig Rufus replacing Mark Holloway .
61.39
0-1Tommaso Imbriani comes in with a late challenge on Billy Sullivan. The referee calls over Tommaso Imbriani and shows him a yellow card! Billy Sullivan runs off the knock.
63.22
Aimo Gallo flicks a high pass forward. Tommaso Imbriani collects the pass. Tommaso Imbriani lofts in a cross ball towards Kewullay Totti. Kewullay Totti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Thierry Barmby.
64.15
It's a corner kick. Kewullay Totti kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Tommy Britton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
66.01
Richard Barmby flicks a high pass forward to Kewullay Totti who brings the ball under control. Kewullay Totti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Rae.
72.57
Garry Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Andy Hendry controls it well on his chest. Andy Hendry hits a low pass to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy cuts inside the box! Darren Edworthy shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.24
Duncan Strachan brings the ball forward. Duncan Strachan rushes past Aimo Gallo! Some awkward footwork from Duncan Strachan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.38
Kewullay Totti threads a neat ball through to Tommy Britton. Tommy Britton tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Thierry Barmby manages to gather it comfortably.
79.58
Callum Rae hits a low pass to Billy Sullivan. Billy Sullivan makes a simple pass to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy skips past Andy Law! Darren Edworthy comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
84.40
Showing composure, Andy Hendry plays the ball forward to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon rushes past Andy Law! Ruddy Granon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
85.46
Colin Brady threads the ball through to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Strachan rushes past Craig Rufus! Duncan Strachan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Dominic Hutchison reads it well. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
36.5%
41.9%
21.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darren Edworthy of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Thierry Barmby (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Colin Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Strachan (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Billy Sullivan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lee Lawrence (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wes Butt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ruddy Granon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Darren Edworthy (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Erwin Bouma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcus Le Tissier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Elvis Mirri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 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) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Aimo Gallo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Richard Barmby (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Tommy Britton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alan Peters (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Callum Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Scott Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Strachan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Rufus (ATT) | 6 | |