Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,822 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Campbell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Campbell.
0.00
0-0Cowdenbeath kick off and get the match underway!
9.03
0-0Dominic Davidson hacks Duncan Bremner from behind! Dominic Davidson is warned by the referee! Duncan Bremner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.16
0-0Alan Scales passes the ball forward to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.53
0-0Alex Sottil sees space and advances. Alex Sottil whips in a cross ball towards Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.29
Callum Mcallister makes a probing pass to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
24.17
1-0Alan Scales kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.28
1-0Alan Scales flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bremner collects the pass. Duncan Bremner knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Scott Bremner is offside!
28.39
Richard McCoist passes the ball forward to Alan Scales. Alan Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.08
Showing composure, Paul White plays the ball forward to John Niven. John Niven shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.44
Richard McCoist laces a weighted ball forward to Alan Scales. Alan Scales takes it forward alone. Alan Scales threads the ball through into the box. Some superb footwork from Duncan Bremner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
38.42
1-0Paul Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball bounces but comes off Dominic Davidson and goes wide.
40.58
Scott McCoist pushes up the pitch. Scott McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Billy White who brings the ball under control. Billy White shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.15
Richard Dickov makes a probing pass to Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards John Niven. John Niven finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
45.00
Alan Scales decides to run forward with the ball. Alan Scales shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Cowdenbeath 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 Greenock Morton kicking off!
49.21
1-0Alex Sottil passes the ball forward to Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
51.56
Paul Dalglish sees Duncan Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.27
Alan Scales comes in with a high challenge, catching Scott McCoist with his studs. The referee motions to Alan Scales to come over. It's a red card!! Scott McCoist grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.30
Richard Dickov makes a simple pass to John Niven. John Niven shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
60.13
1-0Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Alec Thomson replacing Callum Burley and Richard Gemmill replacing Stuart Hopkin .Cowdenbeath have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Davidson replacing Richard Johnstone and Paul Hopkin replacing John Niven .
61.15
1-0Dominic Davidson clumsily knocks into Callum Mcallister. The referee calls over Dominic Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Callum Mcallister runs off the knock.
63.01
Scott McCoist plays the ball forward to Alex Sottil. Alex Sottil knocks the ball forward to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
65.42
Paul White flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hopkin who takes it down. Paul Hopkin shoots from 25 yards. Duncan Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
67.19
Callum Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Richard Gemmill plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Bremner and stumbles forward towards the goal... Richard Gemmill tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.13
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Richard Ferguson replacing Callum Mcallister .Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with David Mcinnes replacing Alex Sottil .
83.44
Paul White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White flicks the ball with his head. Duncan Hutchison didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.32
Richard Greig flicks a high pass forward. Richard Ferguson collects the pass. Richard Ferguson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
85.53
Alec Thomson plays the ball forward to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish sees Scott Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.32
Paul Dalglish plays the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
24.7%
44.4%
30.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Hopkin of Greenock Morton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Hutchison (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Richard Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Christian Giandebiaggi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alan Scales (MID) |  | 3 |
| 7. | Paul Dalglish (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Callum Mcallister (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Bremner (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Stuart Hopkin (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Duncan Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alec Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Callum Hutchison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Davidson (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Craig Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott McCoist (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gary Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Sottil (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul White (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Billy White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stephen Davidson (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | David Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |