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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 9,606 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton kick off!
2.52
Syd Gower boots it upfield. Alexandre Postiga shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
3.32
Zinedine Ferhaoui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Greig. Gary Greig goes all the way! Gary Greig tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
4.50
Craig Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Sebastian Fuentes. Sebastian Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Mcallister!
9.44
Garry Sullivan clumsily knocks into Callum Mason. Garry Sullivan is given a warning by the referee! Callum Mason gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.30
Zinedine Ferhaoui knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Fuentes. Sebastian Fuentes goes all the way! Sebastian Fuentes shoots from just inside the box. Paul Mcallister easily smothers it.
15.35
Jean-Philippe Trévisan kicks a strong pass forward to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist shoots from 25 yards but somehow Matt Mcinnes manages to keep it out.
18.06
Jean-Philippe Trévisan threads the ball through to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga shoots from long range but it is miles over!
20.48
Callum Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Mason. Alec Mason makes a probing pass to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
26.53
Andy Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.47
Andy Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Zinedine Ferhaoui. Zinedine Ferhaoui sees space and advances. Zinedine Ferhaoui goes all the way! Zinedine Ferhaoui tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
34.12
Don Caldwell decides to run forward with the ball. Don Caldwell passes the ball forward to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
36.36
Gavin McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Cleland.
45.00
Andy Caldwell advances with the ball. Andy Caldwell passes the ball forward to Garry Sullivan. Garry Sullivan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical kick off!
47.01
Greenock Morton are easily keeping Hamilton Academical at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
51.53
Gavin McStay knocks the ball forward to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Ross.
53.51
Andy Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Sullivan. Garry Sullivan flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.45
Jean-Philippe Trévisan takes it forward alone. Jean-Philippe Trévisan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Matt Mcinnes is on top of it.
59.35
Craig Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Sebastian Fuentes. Sebastian Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
61.27
Craig Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig makes a probing pass to Sebastian Fuentes. Sebastian Fuentes shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
63.04
Martin Ross flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James sees a break and surges forward. Matt James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Paul Mcallister is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.22
Syd Gower threads the ball through to Alec Mason. Alec Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Matt Mcinnes!
75.54
Craig Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Fuentes. Sebastian Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.17
Andy Caldwell brings the ball forward. Andy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.53
Callum Mason brings the ball forward. Callum Mason makes a simple pass to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
84.47
Billy Davidson comes in with a very late challenge on Sebastian Fuentes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Sebastian Fuentes runs off the knock.
90.00
Yuriy Kushnirov threads the ball through to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga goes all the way! Alexandre Postiga makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Gary Greig of Greenock Morton

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 53.1645569620253 vs 46.8354430379747
Play Area
Home team third: 29.11%, Midfield: 40.51%, Away team third: 30.38%