Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by 1Rai |
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Galabank where Annan Athletic play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 4,003 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Annan 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 Andy Caldwell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Annan 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 Andy Caldwell.
0.00
0-0Annan Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.24
0-0Christian Giandebiaggi sees Alan Scales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Scales makes a simple pass to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.36
Alex Matteo knocks the ball forward to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Mccall.
12.38
0-0Alex Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Bremner and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stuart Hopkin tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
15.39
0-0Alan Scales comes in with a late challenge on Colin Davidson. Alan Scales is shown the yellow card! Colin Davidson runs off the knock.
20.01
0-0Colin Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Neil Gough who takes it down. Neil Gough tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
21.58
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Mccall plays the ball forward to Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Neil Gough. Neil Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Don Matteo. Alec Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Don Matteo. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.23
0-0Colin Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Davidson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Don Matteo is offside!
26.52
Isaiah Gascoigne takes a long throw-in. Colin Davidson sees space and advances. Colin Davidson edges inside the box! Colin Davidson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Duncan Hutchison. What a save!
27.11
Colin Davidson knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli advances inside the box! Maurizio Lupatelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
33.34
0-1Alan Scales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin runs straight at the defence! Stuart Hopkin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.06
Isaiah Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli plays a quick one-two with Don Matteo and rushes in on goal... Maurizio Lupatelli rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Duncan Hutchison has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.42
Isaiah Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Don Matteo controls it well on his chest. Don Matteo shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Duncan Hutchison!
40.17
Isaiah Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Neil Gough. Neil Gough whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
42.24
1-1Alan Scales catches Stephen Campbell on the ankles. The referee warns Alan Scales to calm down! Stephen Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.28
Alex Matteo threads the ball through to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Annan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Greenock Morton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton get the second half underway!
49.26
Alan Scales passes the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.51
Alex Matteo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex Matteo plays a one-two with Scott Bremner and rushes in on goal... Scott Mccall clumsily knocks into Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
54.34
Colin Ferguson sees Gavin Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Mckinlay makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Mckinlay threads the ball through to Richard Gemmill but he's offside!
55.16
Stephen Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Matteo. Don Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
57.28
Isaiah Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Don Matteo. Don Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Neil Gough. Neil Gough makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
60.05
1-1Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Alec Hansen replacing Colin Ferguson and Richard Greig replacing Stuart Hopkin .
63.09
Scott Mccall advances with the ball. Scott Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli threads the ball through to Don Matteo but he's offside!
71.25
Richard Gemmill catches Neil Cleland on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard Gemmill and shows him a yellow card! Neil Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.15
1-1Annan Athletic are in full control of this game.
73.02
Don Matteo catches Callum Burley on the ankles. Don Matteo is shown the yellow card! Callum Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.23
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Andy Gough replacing Gavin Mckinlay .
78.33
Don Matteo clumsily knocks into Alec Hansen. The referee brings Don Matteo to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Hansen runs off the knock.
87.45
Neil Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
89.42
Alec Hansen pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alec Hansen threads a neat ball through to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Mccall.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
25.9%
43.2%
30.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Maurizio Lupatelli of Annan Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oliver Schönenborn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Neil Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Mccall (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Neil Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Isaiah Gascoigne (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Colin Davidson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Stephen Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Don Matteo (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Maurizio Lupatelli (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Colin Liddell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Mcallister (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Campbell (MID) | 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) | | 6 |
| 7. | Alex Matteo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gavin Mckinlay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Hopkin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Richard Gemmill (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Alec Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard Greig (DEF) | 6 | |