Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Ross County. A crowd of 18,789 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by John Meiklejohn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by John Meiklejohn.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ross County get the match underway!
2.44
0-0Pedro Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Niven controls it well on his chest. Gavin Niven shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.25
0-0Ole Van Der Sleen takes it forward alone. Ole Van Der Sleen flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Niven who brings the ball under control. Gavin Niven whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Macias. Kevin Liddell catches Jorge Macias on the ankles. Jorge Macias appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
12.18
0-0Gavin Niven flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Oakley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Oakley lofts in a cross ball towards Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball comes off Alfredo Delgado and the loose ball is cleared up field.
14.45
0-0Matt Johnstone catches Julian Menendez on the ankles. The referee brings Matt Johnstone to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Menendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.27
Gary Mason makes a probing pass to Roel Van Gessel. Roel Van Gessel makes a probing pass between the defence to Felipe Peiro. Felipe Peiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.15
0-0With vision, Gavin Niven picks a pass forward to Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Stuart Souness.
24.41
0-0Ole Van Der Sleen barges into Felipe Peiro. Ole Van Der Sleen is shown the yellow card! Felipe Peiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.01
0-0Nicolas Montero darts forward. Nicolas Montero makes a great pass forward. Callum McGrory runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.22
Gavin Niven barges into Gary Mason. The referee calls over Gavin Niven and shows him a yellow card! Gary Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.35
0-0Gavin Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.28
Roel Van Gessel kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.55
Pedro Aguilar advances with the ball. Pedro Aguilar shoots from 20 yards but Stuart Souness reads it well. Excellent save!
40.19
Ole Van Der Sleen flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Montero who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Nicolas Montero plays the ball forward to Jorge Macias. Jorge Macias controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stuart Souness!
44.43
Pedro Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Jorge Macias. Jorge Macias shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Stuart Souness. Excellent save.
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. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ross County players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton get the second half underway!
48.30
0-1Ole Van Der Sleen hits a low pass to Julian Menendez. Julian Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Rodriguez who takes it down. Carlos Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley makes a convincing header. Matthew Oakley scores for Ross County!!
51.58
Yaroslav Azatskyi flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Niven who takes it down. Gavin Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Macias. Jorge Macias whips in a cross ball towards Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.39
Ole Van Der Sleen makes a strong solo run forward. Ole Van Der Sleen flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Niven shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
69.38
Matt Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Duran. Ricardo Duran changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Nicolas Montero's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
70.24
0-2Ricardo Duran takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Gavin Greig strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
73.32
Ole Van Der Sleen flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Niven whips in a cross ball towards Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.04
0-2Ross County have made 2 substitutions with Jose Izquierdo replacing Julian Menendez and Robert Anderton replacing Carlos Rodriguez .
78.11
Ole Van Der Sleen flicks a high pass forward. Jose Izquierdo controls it well on his chest. Jose Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Macias. Jorge Macias rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Stuart Souness. Excellent save.
87.19
Gary Mason makes a simple pass to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Souness of Greenock Morton |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Souness (GK)
9
2. Alfredo Delgado (DEF)
7
3. Matt Johnstone (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Liddell (DEF)
6
5. Ricardo Duran (MID)
6
6. Gary Mason (MID)
6
7. Gavin Greig (MID)
6
8. Roel Van Gessel (MID)
6
9. Gavin James (ATT)
6
10. Felipe Peiro (ATT)
6
11. Duncan Cleland (ATT)
6
12. Ludovic Zanotti (GK)
0
13. John Strachan (ATT)
0
14. Sebastian Leon (MID)
0
1. Don Strachan (GK)
6
2. Nicolas Montero (DEF)
7
3. Ole Van Der Sleen (DEF)
8
4. Julian Menendez (DEF)
6
5. Yaroslav Azatskyi (DEF)
6
6. Pedro Aguilar (MID)
8
7. Gavin Niven (MID)
7
8. Carlos Rodriguez (ATT)
7
9. Jorge Macias (ATT)
7
10. Matthew Oakley (ATT)
8
11. Callum McGrory (ATT)
8
12. Jose Izquierdo (DEF)
6
13. Matt Morton (MID)
0
14. Robert Anderton (ATT)
6