Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 2,820 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Inglis.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stirling Albion get the match underway!
8.01
Callum Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Richard Ferguson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
10.37
Craig Hopkin makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.22
Callum Law hits a low pass to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.42
Kieron Royce sees Kevin Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Gemmell plays a one-two with Colin Mckinlay and advances towards the goal... Kevin Gemmell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.21
Callum Law passes the ball forward to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson cuts inside the box! Richard Ferguson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.21
Stuart Matteo makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Matteo sees Duncan Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
36.57
Richard Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Callum Burley. The referee warns Richard Ferguson to calm down! Callum Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.42
Callum Cleland makes a probing pass to Callum Law. Callum Law flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mckinlay controls it well on his chest. Colin Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Kieron Royce flicks a high pass forward. Richard Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Richard Ferguson edges inside the box! Richard Ferguson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Stuart Matteo's leg.
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. Stirling Albion 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
Greenock Morton kick off and get the second half underway!
49.05
Andy Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner plays a scrappy one-two with Alec Hansen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Duncan Bremner rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.02
Giampaolo Rocchi flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Royce who brings the ball under control. Kieron Royce knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
57.05
Alan Scales flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bremner controls it well on his chest. Duncan Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.15
Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Alec Thomson replacing Callum Burley and Richard Gemmill replacing Alec Hansen .
71.07
Callum Cleland hits a low pass to Callum Law. Callum Law makes a simple pass to Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.32
Stuart James flicks a high pass forward to Colin Mckinlay who brings the ball under control. Colin Mckinlay shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Hutchison smothers it!
73.15
Gary Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin makes a simple pass to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson plays a quick one-two with Kevin Gemmell and rushes in on goal... Richard Ferguson takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
75.11
Gary Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Law. Callum Law makes a simple pass to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
77.14
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Paul Dalglish replacing Alan Scales .
78.14
Giampaolo Rocchi hits a low pass to Stuart James. Stuart James chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
79.01
Richard Ferguson hacks Kieron Royce from behind! Richard Ferguson is shown the yellow card! Kieron Royce stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.24
Stuart Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Richard Ferguson collects the pass. Richard Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Bremner but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.25
Andy Gough decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Gough whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
85.16
Gary Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Stuart James who takes it down. Stuart James knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Stirling Albion are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
Christian Giandebiaggi makes a simple pass to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Richard Gemmill but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
36%
40%
24%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Bremner of Greenock Morton

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

1.Colin Mason (GK)
6
2.Callum Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Giampaolo Rocchi (DEF)
6
4.Gary Gemmell (DEF)
7
5.Craig Hopkin (MID)
6
6.Callum Law (MID)
8
7.Kieron Royce (MID)
6
8.Stuart James (MID)
6
9.Richard Ferguson (ATT)
8
10.Kevin Gemmell (ATT)
6
11.Colin Mckinlay (ATT)
7
 
12.Gavin Thomson (ATT)
0
13.Neil Johnstone (GK)
0
14.John Henderson (MID)
0