Match Report


Greenock MortonGreenock Morton     St MirrenSt Mirren
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn61
G
1
G
53Hannes ArendtH. Arendt
Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan70
D
2
D
61Neil McGroryN. McGrory
Simon ForbesS. Forbes63
D
3
D
58Victor CiechelsiV. Ciechelsi
Julian BeckJ. Beck62
D
4
D
57Tiago SemedoT. Semedo
Bakary LorenzB. Lorenz59
D
5
D
56Thomas JaschkeT. Jaschke
Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher64
M
6captain
M
67Sylvain RichardsS. Richards
Thierry HuardT. Huard63
M
7
M
66Gavin HendryG. Hendry
Rafael HerreraR. Herrera58
A
captain8
M
60William RouxelW. Rouxel
Brian SherwoodB. Sherwood50
A
9
A
60Stephen McNeillS. McNeill
Colin McGroryC. McGrory47
A
10
A
59Kevin JamesK. James
Alec MorrisonA. Morrison39
A
11
A
49Oliver SchraderO. Schrader
 
Paul McinnesP. Mcinnes56
G
12
D
54Matt DickovM. Dickov
Harry RobsonH. Robson54
D
13
M
53Paul LawP. Law
Garry JamesG. James51
M
14
M
50Alec JamesA. James

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to St Mirren in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Hendry.


0.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton kick off!
2.59
Sylvain Richards plays the ball forward to Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.32
Thierry Huard passes the ball forward to Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Hannes Arendt!
6.10
Victor Ciechelsi sees Gavin Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Hendry hits a low pass to Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Sullivan.
9.36
Victor Ciechelsi flicks a high pass forward. William Rouxel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. William Rouxel flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McNeill collects the pass. Stephen McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.57
With great vision, Thierry Huard plays the ball forward to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Neil McGrory blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
18.01
Sylvain Richards sees Oliver Schrader in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Schrader knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stephen McNeill scores for St Mirren!!
22.36
Duncan Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
28.35
Sylvain Richards flicks a high pass forward to Kevin James who brings the ball under control. Kevin James edges inside the box! Kevin James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Simon Forbes barges into Kevin James. The referee warns Simon Forbes to calm down! Kevin James gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
St Mirren kick off the second half!
48.20
Duncan Gallacher threads the ball through to Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood shoots from distance but Hannes Arendt is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
49.27
Julian Beck breaks forward. Julian Beck flicks a high pass forward. Alec Morrison collects the pass. Alec Morrison shoots from distance but it is miles over!
54.30
Sylvain Richards threads a neat ball through to Oliver Schrader. Oliver Schrader knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.22
Thierry Huard flicks a high pass forward. Brian Sherwood collects the pass. Brian Sherwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
59.05
Sylvain Richards sees Stephen McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bakary Lorenz.
61.12
William Rouxel flicks a high pass forward. Kevin James collects the pass. Kevin James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Sullivan.
65.22
Stuart Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Stephen McNeill. The referee calls over Stuart Sullivan and warns him to calm down! Stephen McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.45
Julian Beck makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Beck knocks the ball forward to Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brian Sherwood!
73.24
Tiago Semedo barges into Rafael Herrera. The referee calls over Tiago Semedo and warns him to calm down! Rafael Herrera gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.15
William Rouxel catches Duncan Gallacher on the ankles. The referee brings William Rouxel to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Gallacher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.02
With imagination, Stuart Sullivan plays the ball forward to Thierry Huard. Thierry Huard flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Herrera controls it well on his chest. Rafael Herrera plays a quick one-two with Colin McGrory and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Rafael Herrera provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

St Mirren
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
37.1%
42.9%
20%

Scorers
Brian Sherwood 69
Stephen McNeill 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brian Sherwood of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2.Stuart Sullivan (DEF)
6
3.Simon Forbes (DEF)
5
4.Julian Beck (DEF)
8
5.Bakary Lorenz (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Gallacher (MID)
6
7.Thierry Huard (MID)
7
8.Rafael Herrera (ATT)
6
9.Brian Sherwood (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Colin McGrory (ATT)
6
11.Alec Morrison (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Mcinnes (GK)
0
13.Harry Robson (DEF)
0
14.Garry James (MID)
0

1.Hannes Arendt (GK)
7
2.Neil McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Victor Ciechelsi (DEF)
6
4.Tiago Semedo (DEF)
6
5.Thomas Jaschke (DEF)
6
6.Sylvain Richards (MID)
7
7.Gavin Hendry (MID)
7
8.William Rouxel (MID)
6
9.Stephen McNeill (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kevin James (ATT)
6
11.Oliver Schrader (ATT)
7
 
12.Matt Dickov (DEF)
0
13.Paul Law (MID)
0
14.Alec James (MID)
0