Match Report
| Greenock Morton | Greenock Morton |  |  | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Richard Hendry | R. Hendry |  | 78 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | Kevin Rae | K. Rae | |||||||||
| Stuart Sullivan | S. Sullivan | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Gunnar Bratseth | G. Bratseth | |||||||||
| Simon Forbes | S. Forbes |  | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Matt Cleland | M. Cleland | |||||||||
| Julian Beck | J. Beck |  | 62 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 60 |  | Francisco Cruz | F. Cruz | ||||||||
| Bakary Lorenz | B. Lorenz | | 59 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Garry Gough | G. Gough | |||||||||
| Duncan Gallacher | D. Gallacher | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Callum Morrison | C. Morrison | |||||||||
| Garry James | G. James | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 |  | Mario Blanc | M. Blanc | |||||||||
| Neil Bremner | N. Bremner | | 69 | A | | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Philipe Chaveriat | P. Chaveriat | ||||||||
| Rafael Herrera | R. Herrera | | 59 | A | | 9 | | M | 63 | | Neil Niven | N. Niven | |||||||||
| John Cleland | J. Cleland | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Herve Chalier | H. Chalier | |||||||||
| Brian Sherwood | B. Sherwood | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Peter Mcleod | P. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Paul Mcinnes | P. Mcinnes | | 56 | G | | 12 | | A | 65 | | Gary Booth | G. Booth | |||||||||
| Harry Robson | H. Robson | | 54 | D | | 13 | | A | 64 | | John Morton | J. Morton | |||||||||
| Paul Greig | P. Greig | | 50 | M | | 14 | | G | 63 | | Craig Inglis | C. Inglis | |||||||||
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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 Aberdeen. A crowd of 8,356 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
0.00
0-0Greenock Morton start the match!
4.02
0-0Garry James flicks a high pass forward. Neil Bremner easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Sherwood but the linesman indicates offside!
6.34
0-0With a delightful solo run, Neil Niven stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
8.14
Simon Forbes kicks a strong pass forward to Garry James. Garry James hits a low pass to Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
10.32
0-0Francisco Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison surges forward with the ball. Callum Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.31
1-0Garry James threads a neat ball through to Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Kevin Rae has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.00
Matt Cleland threads the ball through to Neil Niven. Neil Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball towards Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.21
1-1Gunnar Bratseth pushes up the pitch. Gunnar Bratseth threads the ball through to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
21.16
Showing composure, Philipe Chaveriat plays the ball forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
22.15
Neil Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod edges inside the box! Peter Mcleod cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.10
Mario Blanc flicks a high pass forward. Herve Chalier controls it well on his chest. Herve Chalier shoots from 25 yards. Richard Hendry gets down and covers it.
32.21
Mario Blanc hits a low pass to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.44
Philipe Chaveriat knocks the ball to his team mate, Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier deftly passes the ball to Peter Mcleod, releasing him through on goal. Peter Mcleod shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.45
Matt Cleland pushes mid-way up the pitch. Matt Cleland threads a neat ball through to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Sullivan.
45.00
Philipe Chaveriat chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
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. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Aberdeen players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Aberdeen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.25
Simon Forbes plays the ball forward to Garry James. Garry James flicks a high pass forward. Neil Bremner controls it well on his chest. Neil Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Kevin Rae keeps it out!
51.50
Garry James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Cleland.
59.21
1-2Garry James flicks a high pass forward. Neil Bremner collects the pass. Neil Bremner plays a quick one-two with Rafael Herrera and rushes in on goal... Neil Bremner strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball strikes Gunnar Bratseth's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
60.09
1-2Corner kick to Greenock Morton. Neil Bremner chips it out wide. Neil Niven chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
60.09
1-2Aberdeen have made a substitution with Craig Inglis replacing Peter Mcleod .
63.26
Philipe Chaveriat chips the ball to his team mate, Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Forbes.
71.37
Julian Beck threads a neat ball through to Duncan Gallacher. Duncan Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.37
1-2Callum Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Garry James. The referee brings Callum Morrison to one side and gives him a warning! Garry James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.54
Matt Cleland powers a long ball forward. Craig Inglis shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Richard Hendry!
87.42
Garry James makes a simple pass to Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Bremner and advances towards the goal... Brian Sherwood rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
89.05
Garry James flicks a high pass forward. John Cleland controls it well on his chest. John Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Neil Bremner 12, 89 | Herve Chalier 15 Peter Mcleod 22 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Bremner of Greenock Morton |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard Hendry (GK)
7
2. Stuart Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Simon Forbes (DEF)
6
4. Julian Beck (DEF)
6
5. Bakary Lorenz (DEF)
6
6. Duncan Gallacher (MID)
6
7. Garry James (MID)
7
8. Neil Bremner (ATT)
9
9. Rafael Herrera (ATT)
7
10. John Cleland (ATT)
6
11. Brian Sherwood (ATT)
6
12. Paul Mcinnes (GK)
0
13. Harry Robson (DEF)
0
14. Paul Greig (MID)
0
1. Kevin Rae (GK)
7
2. Gunnar Bratseth (DEF)
6
3. Matt Cleland (DEF)
6
4. Francisco Cruz (DEF)
6
5. Garry Gough (DEF)
6
6. Callum Morrison (MID)
6
7. Mario Blanc (MID)
6
8. Philipe Chaveriat (MID)
6
9. Neil Niven (MID)
7
10. Herve Chalier (ATT)
8
11. Peter Mcleod (ATT)
9
12. Gary Booth (ATT)
0
13. John Morton (ATT)
0
14. Craig Inglis (GK)
6