Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Maikel De VriesMaikel De Vries Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan HutchisonD. Hutchison52
G
1
G
44David GallacherD. Gallacher
Richard McCoistR. McCoist37
D
2
D
49Garry ThomsonG. Thomson
Callum BurleyC. Burley37
D
3
D
42Richard McCoistR. McCoist
Stuart MatteoS. Matteo38
D
4
D
39Gary MasonG. Mason
Alec ThomsonA. Thomson39
D
captain5
D
39Kevin McStayK. McStay
Paul DalglishP. Dalglish35
M
6
D
37Kevin GlassK. Glass
Richard FergusonR. Ferguson37
M
7captain
M
47Stephen MatteoS. Matteo
Callum McallisterC. Mcallister37
M
8
M
44Alec LawA. Law
Richard GemmillR. Gemmill36
A
9
M
44Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson
Alec HansenA. Hansen40
A
10
A
46Paul McCoistP. McCoist
Billy McinnesB. Mcinnes40
A
11
A
42Colin RitchieC. Ritchie
 
Christian GiandebiaggiC. Giandebiaggi43
D
12
G
39Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith
Andy GoughA. Gough37
M
13
A
38John GlassJ. Glass
Scott BremnerS. Bremner40
A
14
M
38Scott GemmellS. Gemmell

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,764 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Inglis.


0.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton kick off!
3.07
Kevin Ferguson sees Colin Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
4.18
Callum Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.15
Alec Thomson sees Paul Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Dalglish makes a probing pass to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
22.03
Callum Mcallister barges into Stephen Matteo. The referee brings Callum Mcallister to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.17
Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Paul McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.53
Stuart Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Mcallister. Callum Mcallister threads the ball through to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
32.19
Kevin Ferguson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Ferguson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.52
Alec Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Richard Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Richard Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill puts a great ball through. Alec Hansen runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.54
Alec Law flicks a high pass forward. Colin Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Ritchie makes a probing pass to Paul McCoist but he's offside!
40.28
Richard Ferguson hits a low pass to Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Some silky footwork from Richard Gemmill provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by David Gallacher!
42.34
Gary Mason clumsily knocks into Alec Hansen. Gary Mason is shown the yellow card! Alec Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers 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 Raith Rovers kicking off!
49.30
Paul Dalglish passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard McCoist.
51.52
Callum Burley knocks the ball forward to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Dalglish edges inside the box! Paul Dalglish shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
57.17
Alec Hansen clumsily knocks into Garry Thomson. The referee warns Alec Hansen to calm down! Garry Thomson stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.20
Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Christian Giandebiaggi replacing Callum Burley and Scott Bremner replacing Alec Hansen .Raith Rovers have made a substitution with Craig Naysmith replacing Gary Mason .
61.23
Richard McCoist sees Callum Mcallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner threads a neat ball through to Billy Mcinnes. Richard McCoist clumsily knocks into Billy Mcinnes. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.02
Kevin Ferguson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Ritchie but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.52
Richard McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Ferguson. The referee brings Richard McCoist to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.32
Paul Dalglish takes it forward alone. Paul Dalglish controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
75.24
Kevin McStay hits a low pass to Kevin Ferguson. Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Colin Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Colin Ritchie plays a scrappy one-two with Paul McCoist and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Colin Ritchie provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Ritchie!
77.24
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Andy Gough replacing Callum Mcallister .
78.33
Stephen Matteo threads a neat ball through to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
83.48
Christian Giandebiaggi flicks a high pass forward. Paul Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Paul Dalglish sees Scott Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Greenock Morton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.49
Stuart Matteo barges into Colin Ritchie. Stuart Matteo is shown the yellow card! Colin Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.40
Andy Gough plays the ball forward to Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.36
Kevin Glass flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Colin Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Ritchie shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Kevin McStay clumsily knocks into Richard Gemmill. The referee calls over Kevin McStay and warns him to calm down! Richard Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Raith Rovers
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.9%

Scorers
Colin Ritchie 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Ferguson of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Hutchison (GK)
6
2.Richard McCoist (DEF)
6
3.Callum Burley (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Matteo (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Alec Thomson (DEF)
6
6.Paul Dalglish (MID)
8
7.Richard Ferguson (MID)
7
8.Callum Mcallister (MID)
7
9.Richard Gemmill (ATT)
6
10.Alec Hansen (ATT)
5
11.Billy Mcinnes (ATT)
6
 
12.Christian Giandebiaggi (DEF)
6
13.Andy Gough (MID)
6
14.Scott Bremner (ATT)
6

1.David Gallacher (GK)
6
2.Garry Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Richard McCoist (DEF)
6
4.Gary Mason (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Kevin McStay (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Glass (DEF)
6
7.Stephen Matteo (MID)
6
8.Alec Law (MID)
6
9.Kevin Ferguson (MID)
9
10.Paul McCoist (ATT)
6
11.Colin Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Craig Naysmith (GK)
6
13.John Glass (ATT)
0
14.Scott Gemmell (MID)
0