Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 4,939 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Greenock Morton and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mcallister.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Greenock Morton and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mcallister.
0.00
0-0Greenock Morton kick off!
6.00
0-0Tiago Nascimento makes a simple pass to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
8.37
Craig Johnstone threads the ball through to Danny Barmby. Danny Barmby threads a neat ball through to Scott Brady. Scott Brady whips in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. John Dalglish knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.28
1-0Gary Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley plays a one-two with Paul Ferguson and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Dominic Burley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.32
1-0Craig Johnstone takes it forward alone. Craig Johnstone makes a simple pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. John Dalglish jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.13
Scott Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.57
1-0Danny Barmby sees Garry Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Mcinnes.
18.34
Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Gemmill collects the pass. Dominic Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, John Dalglish. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Mcinnes.
26.32
With some swift thinking, Tiago Nascimento plays the ball forward to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
27.09
Callum Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Brady!
30.08
Scott James threads a neat ball through to Scott Brady. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. John Dalglish whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.12
Danny Barmby flicks a high pass forward. John Dalglish collects the pass. John Dalglish knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mcinnes.
40.16
Scott Burley sees Andy Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Mccall advances inside the box! Andy Mccall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Scott Burley flicks a high ball forward to Andy Mccall who takes it down. Andy Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Guardiola who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stirling Albion kick off the second half!
47.01
Darren Mcgovern hits a low pass to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson runs straight at the defence! Paul Ferguson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.53
Danny Barmby flicks a high pass forward. John Dalglish collects the pass. John Dalglish shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.50
2-2Miguel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Nascimento controls it well on his chest. Tiago Nascimento darts forward. Tiago Nascimento makes a pass forward but Andy Mccall makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
55.45
Miguel Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Burley. Scott Burley sees Paul Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.20
Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady collects the pass. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith powers a header at goal. Garry Naysmith scores for Stirling Albion!!
60.02
Stephen McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward to Paul Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Paul Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.09
Darren Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.23
Gavin Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Danny Barmby. Without breaking stride, Danny Barmby plays the ball forward to John Dalglish. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.36
Scott James laces a through ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.26
Without breaking stride, Gavin Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Danny Barmby. Danny Barmby kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.09
Danny Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith collects the pass. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen McCoist.
77.41
3-4Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Craig Johnstone, Colin Johnstone replacing Callum Gemmell and Rafael Carvalho replacing John Dalglish .
81.25
Scott Burley makes a simple pass to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
83.32
Colin Johnstone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin Johnstone shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Dominic Burley 9 Andy Mccall 40, 60 | Scott Brady 27, 65 John Dalglish 30 Garry Naysmith 57 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alex Campbell (GK)
6
2. Gary Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3. Miguel Castro (DEF)
6
4. Stephen McCoist (DEF)
6
5. Matt Mccall (MID)
6
6. Tiago Nascimento (MID)
6
7. Scott Burley (MID)
7
8. Darren Mcgovern (MID)
6
9. Dominic Burley (ATT)
7
10. Andy Mccall (ATT)
8
11. Paul Ferguson (ATT)
7
12. Duncan Strachan (GK)
0
13. Andy Young (GK)
0
14. Gary McNeill (MID)
0
1. Andres Guardiola (GK)
6
2. Gavin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Hansen (DEF)
6
4. Craig Johnstone (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Gemmill (MID)
6
6. Danny Barmby (MID)
7
7. Callum Gemmell (MID)
6
8. Scott James (MID)
6
9. Garry Naysmith (ATT)
7
10. Scott Brady (ATT)
9
11. John Dalglish (ATT)
8
12. Kevin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
13. Colin Johnstone (ATT)
6
14. Rafael Carvalho (ATT)
6