Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 2,885 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic get the match underway!
2.01
Stephen Mason sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Mason shoots from long range but it is miles over!
16.53
Gary Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
22.31
Duncan Glass knocks the ball forward to Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.30
Dominic Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Dalglish. Don Dalglish shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.49
Garry Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
33.31
Alec Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Garry Meiklejohn. Alec Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Garry Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
40.41
Billy Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Mason. Andy Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
44.56
Garry Glass threads the ball through to Don Gough. Don Gough shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Duncan Booth.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Greenock Morton start the second half!
47.29
Andy Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.57
Callum Cleland clumsily knocks into Garry Mcallister. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.26
Gary Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.48
David Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister shoots from distance but it flies wide!
55.01
Gary Hopkin makes a simple pass to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Hopkin.
60.26
David Sullivan passes the ball forward to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.27
Dunfermline Athletic are easily keeping Greenock Morton at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
65.08
Duncan Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.37
Gary Hopkin makes a probing pass to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Don Gough. Don Gough flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.36
David Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.17
Garry Bremner sees a break and surges forward. Garry Bremner makes a probing pass to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Dickov.
83.30
Duncan Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister shoots from distance but it flies wide!
85.17
Stephen Mason brings the ball forward. Stephen Mason shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
87.57
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
89.36
Andy Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Callum Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hopkin. Gary Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Meiklejohn.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Garry Mcallister of Dunfermline Athletic

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.945205479452 vs 52.0547945205479
Play Area
Home team third: 23.29%, Midfield: 47.95%, Away team third: 28.77%