Match Report
| Greenock Morton | Greenock Morton |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | John McGrory | J. McGrory | |||||||||
| Callum Hopkin | C. Hopkin | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Ade Nwakire | A. Nwakire | |||||||||
| Paul Cleland | P. Cleland | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | John Henderson | J. Henderson | |||||||||
| Andy Gemmell | A. Gemmell | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 |  | Dragan Keown | D. Keown | |||||||||
| Craig Meiklejohn | C. Meiklejohn | | 68 | M | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Craig McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Zinedine Ferhaoui | Z. Ferhaoui |  | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Alec McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
| Matt James | M. James | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Scott Liddell | S. Liddell | |||||||||
| Colin Campbell | C. Campbell | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Kevin Brady | K. Brady | |||||||||
| Sebastian Fuentes | S. Fuentes |  | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Callum Mckinlay | C. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Garry Sullivan | G. Sullivan | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Richard Young | R. Young | |||||||||
| Gary Greig | G. Greig | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Colin Ritchie | C. Ritchie | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 8,722 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
3.44
0-0Zinedine Ferhaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Fuentes. Sebastian Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.15
0-1Alec McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young goes all the way! Richard Young shoots from just inside the box. Matt Mcinnes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.08
0-1Dragan Keown passes the ball forward to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
22.42
Andy Gemmell makes a simple pass to Zinedine Ferhaoui. Zinedine Ferhaoui decides to run forward with the ball. Zinedine Ferhaoui whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Fuentes. Sebastian Fuentes heads the ball goalwards. John McGrory is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.01
1-1Alec McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young tries a spectacular long range effort but Matt Mcinnes is on top of it.
32.20
Kevin Brady threads the ball through to Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.49
Zinedine Ferhaoui advances with the ball. Zinedine Ferhaoui shoots from 20 yards but John McGrory is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Greenock Morton kick off the second half!
48.40
Dragan Keown flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec McStay. Alec McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Mckinlay. Callum Mckinlay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.57
Callum Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zinedine Ferhaoui. Zinedine Ferhaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by John McGrory.
51.30
Alec McStay passes the ball forward to Richard Young. Richard Young knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Mckinlay. Callum Mckinlay directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Matt Mcinnes had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
55.43
Ade Nwakire kicks a strong pass forward to Alec McStay. Alec McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from long range but somehow Matt Mcinnes manages to keep it out.
57.43
John Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.02
Paul Cleland threads the ball through to Zinedine Ferhaoui. Zinedine Ferhaoui sees a break and surges forward. Zinedine Ferhaoui knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
63.01
Callum Hopkin passes the ball forward to Matt James. Matt James knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.57
Scott Liddell makes a probing pass to Callum Mckinlay. Callum Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
67.21
Dragan Keown sees a break and surges forward. Dragan Keown deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from long range but somehow Matt Mcinnes manages to keep it out.
71.13
1-3Alec McStay catches Colin Campbell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.09
Kevin Brady surges forward with the ball. Kevin Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
73.33
1-3Alec McStay catches Matt James on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Alec McStay!! Matt James stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.51
Zinedine Ferhaoui kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig goes all the way! Gary Greig cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.49
2-3Paul Cleland knocks the ball forward to Zinedine Ferhaoui. Zinedine Ferhaoui advances with the ball. Zinedine Ferhaoui kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Sullivan but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.58
2-3Gary Greig barges into Craig McGrory. Gary Greig is warned by the referee! Craig McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.48
2-3Raith Rovers are easily keeping Greenock Morton at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
26.5%
44.6%
28.9%
Scorers