Match Report
| Greenock Morton | Greenock Morton |  |  | St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||
| Ranald Mitchell | Ranald Mitchell | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jean-Michel Machado | J. Machado |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 78 |  | Don Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Dean Tiler | D. Tiler |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Paul Burley | P. Burley | |||||||||
| Marino Beukenkamp | M. Beukenkamp |  | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Alec Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Duncan McCoist | D. McCoist | | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | John Hendry | J. Hendry | |||||||||
| Alex Mason | A. Mason | | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Darius Wiltord | D. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Matt Elliott | M. Elliott | | 72 | M |  | | 6 | | | M | 62 | | Callum Young | C. Young | |||||||
| Dani‘l Degn | D. Degn |  | 79 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Richard James | R. James | |||||||||
| Stuart Dalglish | S. Dalglish | | 74 | M | | 8 | | A | 66 | | Colin McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Billy Campbell | B. Campbell | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 |  | Tommaso Poggi | T. Poggi | |||||||||
| Duncan Morton | D. Morton | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Fabian N. Guerra | F. Guerra | |||||||||
| Billy Mason | B. Mason | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Daniele Jacobs | D. Jacobs | |||||||||
| Garry Mckinlay | G. Mckinlay | | 71 | A | | 12 | | G | 68 | | Matt Johnstone | M. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Leon Bierhoff | L. Bierhoff |  | 67 | A | | 13 | | D | 58 | | Colin Hopkin | C. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Gary Caldwell | G. Caldwell | | 66 | D | | 14 | | D | 57 | | Kevin Law | K. Law | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 15,428 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Alves.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Alves.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with St. Johnstone kicking off!
2.18
0-0Alec Davidson passes the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James makes a probing pass to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.23
0-0Stuart Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Mason. Billy Mason shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Don Hendry smothers it!
4.34
0-0Callum Young catches Matt Elliott on the ankles. The referee brings Callum Young to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Elliott runs off the knock.
6.54
Dean Tiler plays the ball forward to Dani‘l Degn. Dani‘l Degn sees space and advances. Dani‘l Degn plays a one-two with Billy Mason and rushes in on goal... Dani‘l Degn strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Don Hendry. Excellent save.
9.48
Marino Beukenkamp chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Billy Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Morton. Duncan Morton connects with a diving header. Don Hendry gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
12.49
John Hendry makes a simple pass to Richard James. Richard James makes a simple pass to Fabian N. Guerra. Fabian N. Guerra tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.48
0-0Callum Young barges into Alex Mason. The referee calls over Callum Young again and warns him to calm down! Alex Mason carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.09
Callum Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Guerra. Fabian N. Guerra makes a convincing header. Jean-Michel Machado gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
22.52
0-0Marino Beukenkamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist hits a low pass to Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.26
Richard James takes a quick throw-in. Callum Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Guerra. Fabian N. Guerra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
40.24
Stuart Dalglish hits a low pass to Billy Mason. Billy Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.08
Richard James sees Callum Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Young shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone 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 the second half!
47.25
Alex Mason threads the ball through to Duncan Morton. Duncan Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Don Hendry. Excellent save.
53.47
1-0Duncan McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Billy Mason collects the pass. Billy Mason makes a simple pass to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Billy Mason. With a superhuman jump, Billy Mason connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.08
Matt Elliott takes it forward alone. Matt Elliott plays a one-two with Alex Mason and advances towards the goal... Matt Elliott shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.06
2-0Matt Elliott barges into Darius Wiltord. Matt Elliott is shown the yellow card! Darius Wiltord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.17
Duncan McCoist clumsily knocks into Tommaso Poggi. Duncan McCoist is shown the yellow card! Tommaso Poggi runs off the knock.
72.12
Duncan McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Dani‘l Degn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dani‘l Degn chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Billy Mason through on goal. Billy Mason comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Don Hendry gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
73.08
Stuart Dalglish runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Billy Mason. Billy Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.36
Duncan McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Marino Beukenkamp who brings the ball under control. Marino Beukenkamp hits a low pass to Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Morton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matt Elliott takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
83.40
Marino Beukenkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Matt Elliott who brings the ball under control. Matt Elliott edges inside the box! Matt Elliott makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.10
Duncan McCoist knocks the ball forward to Alex Mason. Alex Mason threads a neat ball through to Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mason. Alex Mason strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Don Hendry!
89.09
Darius Wiltord clumsily knocks into Duncan Morton. The referee warns Darius Wiltord to calm down! Duncan Morton runs off the knock.
90.00
Marino Beukenkamp flicks a high pass forward to Duncan McCoist who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Duncan McCoist plays the ball forward to Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Billy Mason 53, 73 Matt Elliott 61 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jean-Michel Machado (GK)
6
2. Dean Tiler (DEF)
7
3. Marino Beukenkamp (DEF)
7
4. Duncan McCoist (DEF)
6
5. Alex Mason (MID)
7
6. Matt Elliott (MID)
8
7. Dani‘l Degn (MID)
7
8. Stuart Dalglish (MID)
7
9. Billy Campbell (ATT)
7
10. Duncan Morton (ATT)
6
11. Billy Mason (ATT)
9
12. Garry Mckinlay (ATT)
0
13. Leon Bierhoff (ATT)
0
14. Gary Caldwell (DEF)
0
1. Don Hendry (GK)
8
2. Paul Burley (DEF)
6
3. Alec Davidson (DEF)
6
4. John Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Darius Wiltord (DEF)
5
6. Callum Young (MID)
6
7. Richard James (MID)
6
8. Colin McGrory (ATT)
6
9. Tommaso Poggi (ATT)
6
10. Fabian N. Guerra (ATT)
6
11. Daniele Jacobs (ATT)
6
12. Matt Johnstone (GK)
0
13. Colin Hopkin (DEF)
0
14. Kevin Law (DEF)
0