Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to St Mirren in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard White.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard White.
0.00
0-0Greenock Morton kick off!
8.48
0-0Dani‘l Degn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin White. Gavin White passes the ball forward but Billy Mason is offside!
12.08
0-0Duncan McCoist clumsily knocks into Pedro Vieira. The referee calls over Duncan McCoist and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.28
1-0Dean Tiler passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Neil Mcallister with no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
18.07
Carl Croft knocks the ball forward to Garry Mason. Garry Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Mason. Garry Mason knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.27
1-1Dean Tiler comes in with a late challenge on Craig Hutchison. Dean Tiler is given a warning by the referee! Craig Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.57
1-1Don Liddell slams into Marino Beukenkamp with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Marino Beukenkamp stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.21
Billy Campbell knocks the ball forward to Billy Mason. Billy Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Mckinlay but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.41
1-1Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan McCoist laces a through ball forward to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell threads a neat ball through to Billy Mason. Billy Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.09
Karim Lambers makes a probing pass to Garry Mason. Garry Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Wetherall but he's offside!
44.16
Andy James clumsily knocks into Dani‘l Degn. The referee brings Andy James to one side and gives him a warning! Dani‘l Degn stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
1-1With great vision, Stuart Dalglish plays the ball forward to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren 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
The second half starts with St Mirren kicking off!
47.04
1-1Dean Tiler runs forward with the ball. Dean Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell shoots from long range but Neil Mcallister is on top of it.
48.45
Billy Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James passes the ball forward to Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Jonathan Wetherall provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jean-Michel Machado with no chance!! Goal for St Mirren!
51.37
Craig Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Mason. Garry Mason whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.47
Billy Matteo threads a neat ball through to Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hutchison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Jean-Michel Machado.
55.09
1-2Corner kick to St Mirren. Garry Mason plays it to the far post. Craig Hutchison looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
60.04
1-2Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Duncan Morton replacing Garry Mckinlay and Alex Mason replacing Dani‘l Degn .
61.05
Gavin White passes the ball forward to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell plays a one-two with Duncan Morton and rushes in on goal... Billy Campbell tries a spectacular strike. Neil Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
67.16
Pedro Vieira barges into Alex Mason. Pedro Vieira is shown the yellow card! Alex Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.46
Alex Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Law. Colin Law lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Mason. Alex Mason outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
81.38
Pedro Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Mason. Garry Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.25
Duncan McCoist threads a neat ball through to Gavin White. Gavin White makes an attacking run forward. Gavin White lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
84.16
Marino Beukenkamp advances with the ball. Marino Beukenkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Mason. Billy Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Law but he's offside!
85.33
Marino Beukenkamp passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Billy Mason. Billy Mason whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Morton. Duncan Morton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
89.13
Marino Beukenkamp decides to run forward with the ball. Marino Beukenkamp puts a great ball through. Duncan Morton runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Pedro Vieira hits a low pass to Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Jean-Michel Machado.
90.00
Garry Mason takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Andy James tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
6
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
23.5%
45.7%
30.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Wetherall of St Mirren |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jean-Michel Machado (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dean Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marino Beukenkamp (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Duncan McCoist (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Stuart Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin White (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dani‘l Degn (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Colin Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Campbell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Garry Mckinlay (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Billy Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leon Bierhoff (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Morton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alex Mason (MID) | | 7 |
| 1. | Neil Mcallister (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Karim Lambers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carl Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Vieira (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Don Liddell (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Craig Hutchison (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Mason (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Jonathan Wetherall (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Andy James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Seth Beckham (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Cleland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Davidson (ATT) | 0 | |