Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     Ross CountyRoss County
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Duncan HutchisonD. Hutchison53
G
1
G
57Billy MccallB. Mccall
Richard GreigR. Greig44
D
2
D
55Gavin MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Colin FergusonC. Ferguson41
D
3
D
52Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin
Callum BurleyC. Burley37
D
4captain
D
50Nuno FariaN. Faria
Alec ThomsonA. Thomson39
D
captain5
D
42Matt HutchisonM. Hutchison
Alex MatteoA. Matteo38
M
6
D
41Kevin MorrisonK. Morrison
Richard FergusonR. Ferguson37
M
7
M
60Gregoor De VisserG. De Visser
Andy GoughA. Gough37
M
8
M
51Craig CollinsC. Collins
Scott BremnerS. Bremner40
A
9
M
50Paul DickovP. Dickov
Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin44
A
10
A
65John BoothJ. Booth
Richard GemmillR. Gemmill37
A
11
A
55Colin FergusonC. Ferguson
 
Alec HansenA. Hansen40
A
12
A
48Billy McStayB. McStay
Paul DalglishP. Dalglish35
M
13
G
47Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Richard McCoistR. McCoist38
D
14
G
47Duncan WhiteD. White

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,178 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Ferguson.


0.00
Greenock Morton kick off!
3.03
Richard Ferguson catches Craig Collins on the ankles. Richard Ferguson is shown the yellow card! Craig Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.49
Alex Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Bremner and advances towards the goal... Richard Gemmill side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Billy Mccall reads it well. Fabulous stop!
6.17
From the throw-in, Stuart Hopkin picks out Gavin Mckinlay. Gavin Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Gregoor De Visser. Gregoor De Visser sees a break and surges forward. Gregoor De Visser knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.55
Kevin Morrison clumsily knocks into Scott Bremner. The referee calls over Kevin Morrison and shows him a yellow card! Scott Bremner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.12
Richard Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.19
Scott Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Matt Hutchison. Scott Bremner is given a warning by the referee! Matt Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.19
Paul Dickov changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Dickov threads the ball through into the box. Colin Ferguson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
36.20
Craig Collins makes a probing pass to John Booth. John Booth plays a one-two with Colin Ferguson and rushes in on goal... John Booth side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.41
Scott Bremner clumsily knocks into Matt Hutchison. Scott Bremner is shown the yellow card! Matt Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.14
Matt Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Gregoor De Visser. Gregoor De Visser passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Thomson.
40.23
Gregoor De Visser chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Gavin Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov flicks a high pass forward. John Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson makes a deft header. It's there!! Duncan Hutchison has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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. Ross County 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
Ross County kick off and get the second half underway!
48.28
John Booth catches Richard Greig on the ankles. The referee brings John Booth to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.50
With great vision, Callum Burley plays the ball forward to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Billy Mccall had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
57.58
Colin Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Alex Matteo who takes it down. Alex Matteo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alex Matteo plays a one-two with Stuart Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Alex Matteo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.30
Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Alec Hansen replacing Colin Ferguson and Richard McCoist replacing Stuart Hopkin .
66.16
Ross County are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
67.19
Richard Greig sees Richard Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Ferguson hits a low pass to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Scott Bremner. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Scott Bremner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's there!! Billy Mccall has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.00
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Paul Dalglish replacing Andy Gough .
78.00
Showing composure, Richard Ferguson picks a pass forward to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist hits a low pass to Richard Gemmill. Some silky footwork from Richard Gemmill provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Gemmill!
84.19
John Booth comes in with a late challenge on Alec Hansen. John Booth is shown the yellow card! Alec Hansen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Paul Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth rushes past Alec Hansen! John Booth strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Ross County
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
32.8%
44.8%
22.4%

Scorers
Stuart Hopkin 21
Scott Bremner 54, 67
Richard Gemmill 78
Colin Ferguson 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Gemmill of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Hutchison (GK)
6
2.Richard Greig (DEF)
6
3.Colin Ferguson (DEF)
6
4.Callum Burley (DEF)
6
5.Alec Thomson (DEF)
6
6.Alex Matteo (MID)
6
7.Richard Ferguson (MID)yellow card
6
8.Andy Gough (MID)
6
9.Scott Bremner (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
10.Stuart Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Richard Gemmill (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Alec Hansen (ATT)
6
13.Paul Dalglish (MID)
6
14.Richard McCoist (DEF)
6

1.Billy Mccall (GK)
6
2.Gavin Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Hopkin (DEF)
6
4.Nuno Faria (DEF)
6
5.Matt Hutchison (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Morrison (DEF)yellow card
5
7.Gregoor De Visser (MID)
7
8.Craig Collins (MID)
6
9.Paul Dickov (MID)
7
10.John Booth (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Colin Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Billy McStay (ATT)
0
13.Stephen Hendry (GK)
0
14.Duncan White (GK)
0