Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 4,242 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Elliott.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Elliott.
0.00
0-0Forfar Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.12
0-0Callum Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner makes a probing pass to Alec Hansen but he's offside!
3.35
0-0Richard Ferguson barges into Colin Henderson. The referee calls over Richard Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! Colin Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.21
0-0John Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall brings the ball forward. Craig Mccall shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.41
John Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Young shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
20.36
0-0Garcia Duque Stendardo threads the ball through to Stephen Young. Stephen Young flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Naysmith controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Stephen Naysmith tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Duncan Hutchison. Excellent save.
22.52
Colin Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Richard Ferguson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.11
Colin Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcinnes collects the pass. Duncan Mcinnes knocks the ball forward, putting Stephen Naysmith through on goal. Stephen Naysmith makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Hutchison easily smothers it!
28.11
Colin Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Young collects the pass. Stephen Young whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.42
0-0Stuart Matteo catches Stephen Young on the ankles. The referee warns Stuart Matteo to calm down! Stephen Young runs off the knock.
34.30
Garcia Duque Stendardo threads a neat ball through to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith rushes past Christian Giandebiaggi! Some good footwork from Stephen Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.22
0-1John Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Young collects the pass. Stephen Young rushes past Callum Burley! Some good footwork from Stephen Young provides some space. He shoots at goal. Duncan Hutchison is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Forfar Athletic have changed their lineup with Neil Matteo replacing Garcia Duque Stendardo. 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!
47.43
0-1Callum Mcallister hacks Neil Matteo from behind! Callum Mcallister is warned by the referee! Neil Matteo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.24
Neil Matteo surges forward with the ball. Neil Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.27
Craig Mccall comes in with a late challenge on Paul Dalglish. Craig Mccall is given a warning by the referee! Paul Dalglish carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.00
Paul Dalglish sees a break and surges forward. Paul Dalglish shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.09
Billy Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Duncan Hutchison effortlessly punches it away to safety.
60.37
0-1Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Hopkin replacing Callum Burley and Richard Greig replacing Alec Hansen .Forfar Athletic have made a substitution with Paul Niven replacing Roberto Varela .
61.39
Billy Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Stephen Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
63.56
0-1John Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Billy Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Henderson makes a simple pass to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.10
Neil Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Young. Stephen Young fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
71.21
Billy Henderson knocks the ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
75.59
Callum Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Greig. Richard Greig cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.22
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Andy Gough replacing Richard Ferguson .
78.23
Paul Dalglish makes a simple pass to Richard Greig. Richard Greig whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmill. With a superhuman jump, Richard Gemmill connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
83.40
Paul Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.45
Andy White hacks Andy Gough from behind! Andy White is warned by the referee! Andy Gough gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.28
Colin Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Naysmith and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephen Young takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Young of Forfar Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Hutchison (GK)
8
2. Richard McCoist (DEF)
6
3. Callum Burley (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Matteo (DEF)
6
5. Christian Giandebiaggi (DEF)
6
6. Paul Dalglish (MID)
7
7. Callum Mcallister (MID)
6
8. Richard Ferguson (MID)
5
9. Duncan Bremner (ATT)
6
10. Alec Hansen (ATT)
6
11. Richard Gemmill (ATT)
6
12. Stuart Hopkin (ATT)
6
13. Andy Gough (MID)
6
14. Richard Greig (DEF)
6
1. Eric Van Wanrooy (GK)
6
2. Andy White (DEF)
5
3. John Cleland (DEF)
7
4. Roberto Varela (DEF)
6
5. Colin Henderson (MID)
6
6. Billy Henderson (MID)
8
7. Garcia Duque Stendardo (MID)
6
8. Craig Mccall (MID)
6
9. Stephen Young (ATT)
9
10. Stephen Naysmith (ATT)
8
11. Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)
6
12. Neil Matteo (MID)
7
13. Paul Niven (ATT)
6
14. Alec Burley (GK)
0