Match Report


Greenock Morton     Maia
Ranald Mitchell Greg Kneale
J. MachadoG1captainGC. Cales
M. GerlachD2DT. Dehm
M. KlinsmannD3DL. Bento
D. TilerD4DJ. Youds
C. LawD5ME. Velasco
M. LandzaatM6MT. Neuhaus
A. ThomsonM7MJ. Dassen
S. RaeM8MJ. Guerrero
G. RivaltaA9AI. Rodriguez
M. RocheA10AM. Cavezzi
G. MoffatAcaptain11AS. Flachez
 
C. BremnerM12DS. Hutchison
A. CoralloA13MF. Ecker
C. McinnesM14AD. Mcinnes

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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play Maia in this European Champions League game. A crowd of 19,842 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by .


0.00
Maia kick off!
2.28
Marcel Gerlach passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marc Landzaat. Marc Landzaat flicks a high pass forward. Girolamo Rivalta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Girolamo Rivalta rushes past Torsten Dehm! Girolamo Rivalta comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Girolamo Rivalta!
8.19
Thomas Neuhaus makes a probing pass to Jochem Dassen. Jochem Dassen plays a scrappy one-two with Ivan Rodriguez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jochem Dassen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Colin Law is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
18.09
Scott Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Thomson. Alec Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Rae. Scott Rae controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.27
Greenock Morton are in full control of this game.
22.20
Dean Tiler catches Ernesto Velasco on the ankles. Dean Tiler is shown the yellow card! Ernesto Velasco runs off the knock.
26.15
Colin Law flicks a high ball forward to Alec Thomson who takes it down. Alec Thomson passes the ball forward to Scott Rae. Scott Rae controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Cliff Cales.
27.26
It's a corner kick. Gavin Moffat loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jermaine Youds jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
30.21
Luis Bento barges into Alec Thomson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Thomson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.41
Gavin Moffat sees Girolamo Rivalta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Girolamo Rivalta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.21
Mathieur Roche barges into Luis Bento. The referee calls over Mathieur Roche and shows him a yellow card! Luis Bento grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Dean Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Landzaat. Marc Landzaat makes a great pass forward. Mathieur Roche runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
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. Maia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton get the second half underway!
47.20
Jochem Dassen flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Neuhaus who brings the ball under control. Thomas Neuhaus advances with the ball. Thomas Neuhaus hits a low pass to Maurizio Cavezzi. Maurizio Cavezzi tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
53.59
Seb Flachez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez plays a one-two with Maurizio Cavezzi and advances towards the goal... Ivan Rodriguez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
60.13
Marcel Gerlach controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Landzaat. Marc Landzaat passes the ball forward to Gavin Moffat. Gavin Moffat controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Cliff Cales gets down and covers it.
61.08
Marcel Gerlach sees Scott Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Rae flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Moffat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Moffat knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Guerrero.
63.25
Luis Bento threads a neat ball through to Seb Flachez. Seb Flachez knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Jean-Michel Machado.
65.43
Jermaine Youds hits a low pass to Maurizio Cavezzi. Maurizio Cavezzi sees Ivan Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Rodriguez plays a quick one-two with Maurizio Cavezzi and rushes in on goal... Ivan Rodriguez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Jean-Michel Machado.
66.22
Torsten Dehm flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Fortes Guerrero makes an attacking run forward. Jose Fortes Guerrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Gerlach.
72.40
Marc Landzaat comes in with a late challenge on Jochem Dassen. The referee brings Marc Landzaat to one side and gives him a warning! Jochem Dassen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.44
Thomas Neuhaus darts forward. Thomas Neuhaus shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.36
Jose Fortes Guerrero hacks Marc Landzaat from behind! The referee motions to Jose Fortes Guerrero to come over. It's a red card!! Marc Landzaat stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.42
Seb Flachez advances with the ball. Seb Flachez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcel Gerlach.
89.18
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Marc Landzaat hits a low pass to Mathieur Roche. Mathieur Roche runs straight at the defence! Mathieur Roche shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Greenock Morton

Maia
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 50.7462686567164 vs 49.2537313432836
Play Area
Home team third: 29.85%, Midfield: 43.28%, Away team third: 26.87%

Scorers
Girolamo Rivalta 2

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Girolamo Rivalta of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Jean-Michel Machado (GK)
7
2. Marcel Gerlach (DEF)
6
3. Markus Klinsmann (DEF)
6
4. Dean Tiler (DEF)
5
5. Colin Law (DEF)
6
6. Marc Landzaat (MID)
7
7. Alec Thomson (MID)
7
8. Scott Rae (MID)
6
9. Girolamo Rivalta (ATT)
8
10. Mathieur Roche (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Moffat (ATT)
6

12. Callum Bremner (MID)
0
13. Alfonso Corallo (ATT)
0
14. Craig Mcinnes (MID)
0

1. Cliff Cales (GK)
7
2. Torsten Dehm (DEF)
6
3. Luis Bento (DEF)
5
4. Jermaine Youds (DEF)
6
5. Ernesto Velasco (MID)
6
6. Thomas Neuhaus (MID)
7
7. Jochem Dassen (MID)
6
8. Jose Fortes Guerrero (MID)
3
9. Ivan Rodriguez (ATT)
7
10. Maurizio Cavezzi (ATT)
6
11. Seb Flachez (ATT)
6

12. Scott Hutchison (DEF)
0
13. Fabien Ecker (MID)
0
14. Dominic Mcinnes (ATT)
0