Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic
Ranald MitchellRanald Mitchell Computer Player Computer Player
Jean-Michel MachadoJ. Machado72
G
1
G
56Stephen GlassS. Glass
Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell66
D
2
D
62Alec McinnesA. Mcinnes
Magnus JohanssonM. Johansson65
D
3
D
53Vasco LopesV. Lopes
Duncan McCoistD. McCoist71
D
4
D
52Harvey ReuserH. Reuser
Alex MasonA. Mason64
M
5captain
D
49Dominic MortonD. Morton
Gavin WhiteG. White71
M
captain6
M
64Copain JansenC. Jansen
Dani‘l DegnD. Degn79
M
7
M
63Christian WallnerC. Wallner
Matt ElliottM. Elliott72
M
8
M
63Scott JohnstoneS. Johnstone
Billy CampbellB. Campbell72
A
9
A
70Paul FergusonP. Ferguson
Garry MckinlayG. Mckinlay71
A
10
A
67Dominic GoughD. Gough
Billy MasonB. Mason72
A
11
A
67Muller DaillyM. Dailly
 
Leon BierhoffL. Bierhoff67
A
12
A
60Francisco SemedoF. Semedo
Duncan MortonD. Morton71
A
13
M
59Craig BradyC. Brady
Stuart DalglishS. Dalglish74
M
14
M
59Alec WhiteA. White

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 16,741 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott White.


0.00
Greenock Morton start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.07
Copain Jansen passes the ball forward to Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough plays a one-two with Paul Ferguson and advances towards the goal... Dominic Gough shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
3.26
Copain Jansen barges into Billy Mason. The referee calls over Copain Jansen and shows him a yellow card! Billy Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.48
Duncan McCoist sees Magnus Johansson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Magnus Johansson plays the ball forward to Billy Mason. Billy Mason shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
15.07
Matt Elliott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt Elliott shoots from outside the area. Stephen Glass gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
16.50
Christian Wallner kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jean-Michel Machado with no chance!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
22.38
Harvey Reuser chips the ball to his team mate, Copain Jansen. Copain Jansen threads a neat ball through to Muller Dailly. Muller Dailly lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Duncan McCoist. That should have been a goal!
24.47
Dani‘l Degn runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dani‘l Degn plays a one-two with Garry Mckinlay and advances towards the goal... Dani‘l Degn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Scott Johnstone, going out of play.
25.17
Corner kick to Greenock Morton. Billy Mason chips it to the near post. Some silky footwork from Garry Mckinlay provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.37
Muller Dailly hacks Dani‘l Degn from behind! The referee calls over Muller Dailly and shows him a yellow card! Dani‘l Degn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.34
Magnus Johansson flicks a high pass forward. Billy Campbell collects the pass. Billy Campbell surges forward with the ball. Billy Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Billy Mason. Billy Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
28.09
Harvey Reuser threads a neat ball through to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough plays a quick one-two with Muller Dailly and rushes in on goal... Dominic Gough cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Alloa Athletic start the second half!
47.45
Copain Jansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson deftly passes the ball to Copain Jansen, releasing him through on goal. Copain Jansen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Jean-Michel Machado has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.42
With imagination, Scott Johnstone laces a through ball forward to Christian Wallner. Christian Wallner threads a neat ball through to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.59
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Alec White replacing Muller Dailly .
65.31
Christian Wallner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with Alec White and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Scott Johnstone provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies wide!
66.15
Gavin White hits a low pass to Alex Mason. Alex Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dani‘l Degn. Dani‘l Degn finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.35
Billy Campbell sees Billy Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.40
Gavin White passes the ball forward to Alex Mason. Alex Mason skips past Scott Johnstone! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alex Mason provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.32
Gavin White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Mason. Billy Mason makes a great pass forward. Garry Mckinlay runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.29
Alex Mason makes a simple pass to Gavin White. Gavin White chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Campbell. Some silky footwork from Billy Campbell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Seeing Gary Caldwell's attacking run, Gavin White quickly throws the ball into his path. Gary Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Mason. Billy Mason threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Billy Campbell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Alloa Athletic
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
23.7%
43.4%
32.9%

Scorers
Billy Mason 9
Alex Mason 75
Dominic Gough 17
Copain Jansen 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Mason of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Jean-Michel Machado (GK)
6
2.Gary Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Magnus Johansson (DEF)
7
4.Duncan McCoist (DEF)
7
5.Alex Mason (MID)goal scored
9
6.Gavin White (MID)
7
7.Dani‘l Degn (MID)
6
8.Matt Elliott (MID)
6
9.Billy Campbell (ATT)
7
10.Garry Mckinlay (ATT)
6
11.Billy Mason (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Leon Bierhoff (ATT)
0
13.Duncan Morton (ATT)
0
14.Stuart Dalglish (MID)
0

1.Stephen Glass (GK)
6
2.Alec Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Vasco Lopes (DEF)
6
4.Harvey Reuser (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Morton (DEF)
6
6.Copain Jansen (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Christian Wallner (MID)
7
8.Scott Johnstone (MID)
8
9.Paul Ferguson (ATT)
7
10.Dominic Gough (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Muller Dailly (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Francisco Semedo (ATT)
0
13.Craig Brady (MID)
0
14.Alec White (MID)
6