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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 7,688 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Brady.


0.00
Greenock Morton get the match underway!
9.10
Showing composure, Dominic Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell plays a quick one-two with Ricardo Veloso and rushes in on goal... Alex Liddell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
10.13
Colin Thomson knocks the ball forward to Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.55
Colin White hits a low pass to Billy Brady. Billy Brady passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Andy Booth. Andy Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Bowyer who gathers it comfortably.
22.27
Scott Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Colin Thomson. Colin Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell collects the pass. Alex Liddell edges inside the box! Alex Liddell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Clarence Zwaanswijk.
23.36
Dominic Mckinlay takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Clarence Zwaanswijk drops low and scoops up the ball.
32.23
Stuart Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Booth. Andy Booth plays a one-two with Paul Campbell and advances towards the goal... Andy Booth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Marvin Bowyer is on top of his game. Good save!
36.03
Neil Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Paul Campbell provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Marvin Bowyer easily smothers it!
40.42
Neil Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Marvin Bowyer!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
54.32
Kevin Naysmith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Naysmith threads the ball through to Colin Gemmill but he's offside!
59.56
Dominic Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Garry Caldwell. Garry Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.52
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Scott Gemmill replacing Dominic Mckinlay .
61.53
Antonio Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Neil Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Neil Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Booth. Andy Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Gemmill but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.18
Billy Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
66.57
Scott Gemmill comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Johnstone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.27
Colin Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness skips past Matt Ferguson! Stephen Souness side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.27
Alex Bremner catches Stuart Johnstone on the ankles. The referee warns Alex Bremner to calm down! Stuart Johnstone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.42
With a delightful solo run, Kevin Naysmith stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Naysmith puts a great ball through. Andy Booth runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.42
With a delightful solo run, Colin Thomson stretches the opposition's defence. Colin Thomson skips past Antonio Nunes! Colin Thomson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.18
Scott Gemmill flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Veloso who takes it down. Ricardo Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Liddell but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 41.025641025641 vs 58.974358974359
Play Area
Home team third: 30.77%, Midfield: 44.87%, Away team third: 24.36%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Thomson of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
2. Neil McStay (DEF)
6
3. Scott Mcinnes (DEF)
6
4. Gary Gough (DEF)
6
5. Alex Bremner (DEF)
6
6. Colin Thomson (MID)
9
8. Alex Liddell (ATT)
6
8
10. Garry Caldwell (ATT)
6
11. Ricardo Veloso (ATT)
7

12. Paul Greig (GK)
0
13. Scott Gemmill (MID)
5
14. Edgar Hersi (MID)
0

2. Colin White (DEF)
6
3. Antonio Nunes (DEF)
6
4. Matt Ferguson (DEF)
6
6
7. Neil Caldwell (MID)
7
8. Billy Brady (MID)
6
9. Paul Campbell (ATT)
7
10. Colin Gemmill (ATT)
6
11. Andy Booth (ATT)
6

12. Scott Bremner (ATT)
0
13. Dominic Dickov (MID)
0
14. Stuart Strachan (ATT)
0