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 Motherwell. A crowd of 15,210 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McStay.
The pitch is in great condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McStay.
0.00
0-0Motherwell kick off the first half!
4.42
0-0Tryggvi Sigthorsson threads the ball through to Colin Law. Colin Law knocks the ball forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.43
0-0Duncan Hopkin catches Colin Law on the ankles. The referee calls over Duncan Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Colin Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.54
0-0Matt Law comes in with a late challenge on Garry Mckinlay. Matt Law is given a warning by the referee! Garry Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.28
0-0Garry Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Law. Alec Law rushes past Colin Mcallister! Alec Law tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Jean-Michel Machado. What a great pair of hands!
22.15
24.32
Kevin Aelbrecht hits a low pass to Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Ribeiro. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Ribeiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Jean-Michel Machado!
26.38
Kevin Aelbrecht passes the ball forward to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Alec Law. With a superhuman jump, Alec Law connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
28.54
Colin Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
36.26
0-0Colin Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht knocks the ball forward to Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.36
0-1Garry Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Alec Law. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fernando Ribeiro!
42.04
Stanley Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.15
Garry Meiklejohn makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Jean-Michel Machado as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
0-1Duncan Hopkin takes a quick corner, playing it short to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Fernando Ribeiro takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
47.42
0-1Callum White makes a probing pass to Fabio Boksic. Fabio Boksic makes a simple pass to Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Colin Law. Colin Law connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but Colin Inglis blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
48.03
Colin Law barges into Hauke Schnellinger. Colin Law is warned by the referee! Hauke Schnellinger runs off the knock.
49.56
Fabio Boksic flicks a high pass forward to Billy Campbell who brings the ball neatly under control. Billy Campbell shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
54.58
Kevin Aelbrecht passes the ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.41
Matt Law makes a probing pass to Fernando Ribeiro. Fernando Ribeiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Law.
59.38
Tryggvi Sigthorsson flicks a high ball forward to Fabio Boksic who takes it down. Fabio Boksic darts forward. Fabio Boksic shoots from long range. Dominic Gemmill gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.21
0-1Motherwell have made a substitution with Matt Cleland replacing Garry Meiklejohn .
61.24
Fernando Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
65.34
Matt Law flicks a high pass forward. Colin Inglis controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Colin Inglis plays the ball forward to Alec Law. Alec Law shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
71.56
Matt Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Aelbrecht who brings the ball under control. Kevin Aelbrecht shoots from 20 yards but somehow Jean-Michel Machado manages to keep it out.
72.49
Colin Law flicks a high ball forward to Garry Mckinlay who takes it down. Garry Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.49
Colin Mcallister takes a short throw-in bringing Ruud Sluiter into play. Ruud Sluiter makes a probing pass to Colin Law. Colin Law threads a neat ball through to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.40
Motherwell have made 2 substitutions with Don Gemmell replacing Stanley Gallagher and Don Hendry replacing Alec Law .
78.47
Garry Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Boksic collects the pass. Fabio Boksic plays a one-two with Scott Telfer and rushes in on goal... Fabio Boksic strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
81.16
Callum White hits a low pass to Ruud Sluiter. Ruud Sluiter changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ruud Sluiter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.03
Don Gemmell decides to run forward with the ball. Don Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Hendry. Don Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Law.
87.56
Ruud Sluiter hits a low pass to Colin Law. Colin Law sees Scott Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jean-Michel Machado (GK)
9
2. Ruud Sluiter (DEF)
7
3. Colin Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Tryggvi Sigthorsson (DEF)
6
5. Callum White (DEF)
6
6. Fabio Boksic (MID)
8
7. Colin Law (MID)
7
8. Billy Campbell (ATT)
6
9. Stuart Dalglish (MID)
6
10. Scott Telfer (ATT)
6
11. Garry Mckinlay (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Morton (ATT)
0
13. Billy Mason (ATT)
0
14. Matt Elliott (MID)
0
1. Dominic Gemmill (GK)
8
2. Stanley Gallagher (DEF)
6
3. Matt Law (DEF)
6
4. Hauke Schnellinger (DEF)
6
5. Colin Inglis (DEF)
7
6. Garry Meiklejohn (MID)
7
7. Kevin Aelbrecht (MID)
8
8. Fernando Ribeiro (MID)
9
9. Alec Law (ATT)
8
10. Colin Ferguson (ATT)
6
11. Duncan Hopkin (ATT)
5
12. Don Gemmell (DEF)
6
13. Matt Cleland (MID)
6
14. Don Hendry (ATT)
6