Match Report
| Gillingham | Gillingham |  |  | Greenock Morton | Greenock Morton | ||||||||||||||||
| Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Niccolo Wright | N. Wright |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Stuart Souness | S. Souness | |||||||||
| Teddy Jess | T. Jess | | 43 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Alfredo Delgado | A. Delgado | |||||||||
| Tim Tolley | T. Tolley | | 52 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 56 | | Matt Johnstone | M. Johnstone | ||||||||
| Jon Pearce | J. Pearce | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Kevin Liddell | K. Liddell | |||||||||
| James Mcgreal | J. Mcgreal | | 51 | M | | 5 | | M | 77 | | Ricardo Duran | R. Duran | |||||||||
| Edward Mcgreal | E. Mcgreal | | 44 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Gary Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Harvey Christie | H. Christie | | 51 | M | | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Gavin Greig | G. Greig | ||||||||
| Craig Vernazza | C. Vernazza | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 |  | Roel Van Gessel | R. Van Gessel | |||||||||
| Jacob Gower | J. Gower | | 26 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Gavin James | G. James | |||||||||
| Mauricio Vazquez | M. Vazquez | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Duncan Cleland | D. Cleland | |||||||||
| Brian Mckay | B. Mckay | | 31 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Gary Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Robbie Batty | R. Batty | | 43 | A | | 12 | | A | 63 | | Felipe Peiro | F. Peiro | |||||||||
| Jaime Varela | J. Varela |  | 34 | M | | 13 | | G | 62 |  | Ludovic Zanotti | L. Zanotti | |||||||||
| Eddie White | E. White | | 41 | A | | 14 | | A | 58 | | John Strachan | J. Strachan | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play Greenock Morton in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Gillingham and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Gillingham and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Gillingham kicking off!
2.04
0-0Roel Van Gessel brings the ball forward. Roel Van Gessel knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Duncan Cleland is offside!
6.23
0-0Gavin Greig changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Greig whips in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.00
Matt Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Gary Mason. Gary Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Greig but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.37
0-0Edward Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Christie. Harvey Christie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Souness who gathers it comfortably.
15.10
Roel Van Gessel threads a neat ball through to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.52
Roel Van Gessel flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Wright who gathers it comfortably.
22.47
Craig Vernazza knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Christie. Harvey Christie rushes past Kevin Liddell! Harvey Christie cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.09
Mauricio Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Gower controls it well on his chest. Jacob Gower tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.53
Matt Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry makes an attacking run forward. Gary Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
39.21
0-0Kevin Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Mason. Gary Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry skips past Tim Tolley! Gary Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
40.05
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.22
Edward Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Gower. Jacob Gower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Greenock Morton start the second half!
47.17
Jon Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Tim Tolley collects the pass. Tim Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Gower. Jacob Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Mckay. Brian Mckay heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.40
Teddy Jess flicks a high pass forward to Edward Mcgreal who brings the ball under control. Edward Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to Brian Mckay. Brian Mckay whips in a cross ball towards Edward Mcgreal. Edward Mcgreal rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Stuart Souness reads it well. Nice keeping!
49.17
Matt Johnstone threads the ball through to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Duran who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Duran shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
55.07
Teddy Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Christie. Harvey Christie advances with the ball. Harvey Christie shoots from long range but Stuart Souness reads it well. Great keeping!
60.35
Gavin Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Mason. Gary Mason threads a neat ball through to Gavin James. Some awkward footwork from Gavin James provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
63.45
Gary Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Gavin James who takes it down. Gavin James plays a quick one-two with Gary Mason and rushes in on goal... Gavin James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.19
0-1Kevin Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Roel Van Gessel. Roel Van Gessel hits a low pass to Gavin James. Gavin James lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Duran. Ricardo Duran beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Niccolo Wright had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
69.16
Ricardo Duran chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Niccolo Wright comfortably gets down and covers it.
71.04
Gary Mason flicks a high pass forward to Roel Van Gessel who brings the ball under control. Roel Van Gessel puts a great ball through. Duncan Cleland runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.57
Gary Mason receives the ball from a throw-in from Gavin Greig. Gary Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.53
Matt Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Gary Mason. Gary Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Niccolo Wright.
87.19
0-1It's a corner kick. Ricardo Duran loops the ball in to towards the near post. Niccolo Wright scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
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 Ricardo Duran of Greenock Morton |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Niccolo Wright (GK)
9
2. Teddy Jess (DEF)
7
3. Tim Tolley (DEF)
7
4. Jon Pearce (DEF)
6
5. James Mcgreal (MID)
6
6. Edward Mcgreal (MID)
7
7. Harvey Christie (MID)
7
8. Craig Vernazza (MID)
6
9. Jacob Gower (ATT)
6
10. Mauricio Vazquez (ATT)
6
11. Brian Mckay (ATT)
6
12. Robbie Batty (ATT)
0
13. Jaime Varela (MID)
0
14. Eddie White (ATT)
0
1. Stuart Souness (GK)
7
2. Alfredo Delgado (DEF)
6
3. Matt Johnstone (DEF)
7
4. Kevin Liddell (DEF)
7
5. Ricardo Duran (MID)
9
6. Gary Mason (MID)
8
7. Gavin Greig (MID)
7
8. Roel Van Gessel (MID)
7
9. Gavin James (ATT)
7
10. Duncan Cleland (ATT)
6
11. Gary Hendry (ATT)
8
12. Felipe Peiro (ATT)
0
13. Ludovic Zanotti (GK)
0
14. John Strachan (ATT)
0