Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 17,618 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
St. Johnstone kick off!
3.35
Stuart Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Mason. Colin Mason threads the ball through to Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.34
Greenock Morton are easily keeping St. Johnstone at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.18
Richard Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Wright-Phillips. Ronnie Wright-Phillips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.30
Oliver Dehm kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobias Schumacher. Tobias Schumacher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Law.
27.44
John McNeill takes it forward alone. John McNeill takes it forward alone. John McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Richard White easily smothers it!
28.34
Richard Mcallister threads the ball through to Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard White who gathers it comfortably.
36.15
Richard Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.57
Ronnie Wright-Phillips knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers lofts in a cross ball towards Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Davy Karnebeek easily smothers it.
40.53
Colin Rae hacks Alec Niven from behind! Colin Rae is given a warning by the referee! Alec Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.39
Ronnie Wright-Phillips threads the ball through to Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
51.04
Billy Bremner advances with the ball. Billy Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Davy Karnebeek easily smothers it!
59.55
Richard Burley makes a probing pass to Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John McNeill.
63.21
Richard Burley makes a probing pass to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers goes all the way! Ruud Bomers tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.55
Alec Niven decides to run forward with the ball. Alec Niven shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
77.25
Ronnie Wright-Phillips decides to run forward with the ball. Ronnie Wright-Phillips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Dehm.
89.30
Richard Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Neil Hutchison barges into Richard Burley. Neil Hutchison is shown the yellow card! Richard Burley runs off the knock.
90.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Vernon Kissinger of St. Johnstone
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
30%
50%
20%