Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 16,855 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
The pitch is in great condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Kilmarnock kicking off!
3.36
0-0Duncan Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Pires who takes it down. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.44
Dean Tiler flicks a high ball forward to Alec Thomson who takes it down. Alec Thomson makes a simple pass to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
20.23
0-0Martin Höfer clumsily knocks into Stuart Gascoigne. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.00
Dean Tiler plays the ball forward to Stuart Gascoigne. Stuart Gascoigne shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Greenock Morton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
30.07
Lauren Bisan-E. Pires threads a neat ball through to Alec Law. Alec Law flicks a high pass forward. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
33.56
0-0Gavin White barges into Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lauren Bisan-E. Pires gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.51
0-0Daniel Osorio makes a probing pass to Martin Höfer. Martin Höfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Law. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Marino Beukenkamp clears it off the line with his head!
38.33
0-0Daniel Osorio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Pires who brings the ball under control. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo powers a header at goal but Jean-Michel Machado is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
39.18
0-0With a delightful solo run, Stuart Gascoigne stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.56
Martin Höfer knocks the ball forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires whips in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Marino Beukenkamp happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
Duncan Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lauren Bisan-E. Pires. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires whips in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Jean-Michel Machado. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half. The Greenock Morton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Greenock Morton kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
Stuart Gascoigne makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Gascoigne finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
49.29
Dean Tiler plays the ball forward to Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott makes a simple pass to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
51.44
1-0Magnus Johansson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Gascoigne. Stuart Gascoigne edges inside the box! Stuart Gascoigne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.19
Dean Tiler makes a simple pass to Alec Thomson. Alec Thomson passes the ball forward to Gavin White. Gavin White whips in a cross ball towards Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Clive Defoe had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
57.26
2-0Martin Höfer makes a probing pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo makes a great pass forward. Alec Law runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.19
2-0Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Dion Scales replacing Aniello Bono .
61.20
Lauren Bisan-E. Pires kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Law. Alec Law plays a scrappy one-two with Lauren Bisan-E. Pires and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alec Law provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
67.34
Garry Mckinlay barges into Martin Höfer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Höfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.28
Duncan Morton flicks a high pass forward. Billy Campbell collects the pass. Billy Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clive Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
78.22
Dean Tiler threads the ball through to Marino Beukenkamp. Marino Beukenkamp threads a neat ball through to Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Morton and advances towards the goal... Matt Elliott cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.09
Gavin White makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin White cuts inside the box! Gavin White comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jean-Michel Machado (GK)
6
2. Marino Beukenkamp (DEF)
6
3. Dean Tiler (DEF)
7
4. Magnus Johansson (DEF)
6
5. Alec Thomson (MID)
6
6. Matt Elliott (MID)
6
7. Gavin White (MID)
9
8. Stuart Gascoigne (MID)
9
9. Billy Campbell (ATT)
6
10. Garry Mckinlay (ATT)
7
11. Duncan Morton (ATT)
6
12. Billy Mason (ATT)
0
13. Leon Bierhoff (ATT)
0
14. Craig Mcinnes (MID)
0
1. Clive Defoe (GK)
6
2. Richard Mccall (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Osorio (DEF)
6
4. Aniello Bono (DEF)
6
5. Peter Schaap (DEF)
6
6. Martin Höfer (MID)
6
7. Callum Morrison (MID)
6
8. Duncan Henderson (MID)
6
9. Alec Law (ATT)
8
10. Garry Matteo (ATT)
6
11. Lauren Bisan-E. Pires (ATT)
7
12. Dion Scales (DEF)
6
13. Gavin Ritchie (MID)
0
14. George Dichio (ATT)
0