Match Report


Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Maikel De Vries Maikel De Vries
Eric Van WanrooyE. Van Wanrooy52
G
1
G
53Duncan HutchisonD. Hutchison
Andy WhiteA. White57
D
2
D
37Callum BurleyC. Burley
John ClelandJ. Cleland56
D
3
D
41Colin FergusonC. Ferguson
Roberto VarelaR. Varela48
D
4
D
43Christian GiandebiaggiC. Giandebiaggi
Colin HendersonC. Henderson63
M
5captain
D
39Alec ThomsonA. Thomson
Billy HendersonB. Henderson61
M
captain6
M
45Alan ScalesA. Scales
Garcia Duque StendardoG. Stendardo55
M
7
M
37Richard FergusonR. Ferguson
Craig MccallC. Mccall46
M
8
M
35Paul DalglishP. Dalglish
Stephen YoungS. Young64
A
9
A
45Duncan BremnerD. Bremner
Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith63
A
10
A
40Alec HansenA. Hansen
Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes60
A
11
A
42Billy McinnesB. Mcinnes
 
Neil MatteoN. Matteo46
M
12
A
44Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin
Paul NivenP. Niven45
A
13
M
37Andy GoughA. Gough
Alec BurleyA. Burley44
G
14
D
44Richard GreigR. Greig

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 4,245 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Ritchie.


0.00
Greenock Morton start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.17
John Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Stendardo. Garcia Duque Stendardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes shoots from 20 yards. Duncan Hutchison gets down and covers it.
4.10
Andy White knocks the ball forward to Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.16
Roberto Varela flicks a high pass forward. Billy Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Henderson knocks the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith plays a quick one-two with Stephen Young and rushes in on goal... Stephen Naysmith looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
18.24
Alan Scales comes in with a late challenge on Garcia Duque Stendardo. The referee calls over Alan Scales and shows him a yellow card! Garcia Duque Stendardo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.29
John Cleland threads a neat ball through to Garcia Duque Stendardo. Garcia Duque Stendardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Ferguson.
26.18
John Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Billy Henderson who brings the ball under control. Billy Henderson makes a simple pass to Stephen Young. Stephen Young runs straight at the defence! Stephen Young rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.52
Colin Ferguson brings the ball forward. Colin Ferguson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin Ferguson plays a one-two with Duncan Bremner and rushes in on goal... Roberto Varela barges into Colin Ferguson. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
33.29
Andy White takes a quick throw-in. Roberto Varela sees Colin Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.48
John Cleland makes a probing pass to Garcia Duque Stendardo. Garcia Duque Stendardo sees a break and surges forward. Garcia Duque Stendardo threads a neat ball through to Stephen Young. Stephen Young comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Forfar Athletic have changed their lineup with Neil Matteo replacing Garcia Duque Stendardo. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. The Greenock Morton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Forfar Athletic get the second half underway!
48.53
Neil Matteo makes a probing pass to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.22
Forfar Athletic have made a substitution with Paul Niven replacing Roberto Varela .Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Hopkin replacing Colin Ferguson and Richard Greig replacing Alec Hansen .
66.31
Paul Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes puts a great ball through. Richard Greig runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.55
John Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.36
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Andy Gough replacing Paul Dalglish .
78.40
Richard Ferguson catches John Cleland on the ankles. Richard Ferguson is shown the yellow card! John Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.10
Neil Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes advances inside the box! Duncan Mcinnes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Hutchison smothers it!
83.28
Neil Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Naysmith who takes it down. Stephen Naysmith plays a one-two with Duncan Mcinnes and advances towards the goal... Stephen Naysmith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Hutchison easily smothers it!
85.04
Alan Scales flicks a high ball forward to Richard Greig who takes it down. Richard Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes flicks the ball with his head. Eric Van Wanrooy picks it out of the air!
89.23
Neil Matteo threads the ball through to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Andy Gough flicks a high pass forward. Billy Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Forfar Athletic

Greenock Morton
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.8%
31.2%
Play Area
27.3%
44.2%
28.6%

Scorers
Stephen Naysmith 15
Stephen Young 34
Duncan Mcinnes 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Naysmith of Forfar Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Eric Van Wanrooy (GK)
6
2.Andy White (DEF)
6
3.John Cleland (DEF)
7
4.Roberto Varela (DEF)
6
5.Colin Henderson (MID)
6
6.Billy Henderson (MID)
7
7.Garcia Duque Stendardo (MID)
7
8.Craig Mccall (MID)
6
9.Stephen Young (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Stephen Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Neil Matteo (MID)
7
13.Paul Niven (ATT)
6
14.Alec Burley (GK)
0

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