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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 17,899 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Greenock Morton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Alves.


0.00
Greenock Morton kick off!
2.39
Andy Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Souness. Neil Souness is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.48
Dean Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Dalglish who takes it down. Kevin Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Telfer. Colin Telfer whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Gonzalo Murati's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
16.10
It's a corner kick. Billy Campbell loops the ball over to the far post. Craig Mcinnes comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.30
Kevin Hendry barges into Neil Souness. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.09
Jorge Veloso laces a weighted ball forward to Jeroen Stam. Jeroen Stam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Souness. Neil Souness makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
24.45
Arthur Izzet knocks the ball forward to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean-Michel Machado who gathers it comfortably.
30.21
Magnus Johansson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Rae. Scott Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Mcinnes. Craig Mcinnes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Billy Campbell is offside!
33.40
Gonzalo Murati knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Arthur Izzet who takes it down. Arthur Izzet shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.51
Gonzalo Murati chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson knocks the ball forward to Matt James. Matt James lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Souness. Neil Souness makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Kevin Hendry's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
40.23
Jeroen Stam takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Kevin Hendry reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.17
Colin Telfer hits a low pass to Scott Rae. Scott Rae runs straight at the defence! Scott Rae cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Neil Mcinnes.
43.36
Corner kick to Greenock Morton. Kevin Dalglish chips it to the near post. Andy Davidson reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
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. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South get the second half underway!
47.29
Matt James makes a probing pass to Neil Souness. Neil Souness shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jean-Michel Machado!
48.38
Neil Souness clumsily knocks into Dean Tiler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Tiler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.53
Kevin Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Stam. Jeroen Stam hits a low pass to Matt James. Matt James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
51.36
Gonzalo Murati threads a neat ball through to Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell hits a low pass to Jeroen Stam. Jeroen Stam finds some space and shoots from distance but Jean-Michel Machado reads it well. Good keeping!
53.08
Kevin Mcinnes receives the ball from a throw-in from Don Caldwell. Kevin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Matt James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Magnus Johansson.
54.32
Kevin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Colin Law collects the pass. Colin Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Rae. Scott Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish but the linesman indicates offside!
55.29
Don Caldwell plays the ball forward to Jeroen Stam. Jeroen Stam brings the ball forward. Jeroen Stam knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Souness. Kevin Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Neil Souness. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
61.41
Scott Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay cuts inside the box! Garry Mckinlay makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
65.25
Colin Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish threads the ball through to Garry Mckinlay but he's offside!
66.19
Kevin Mcinnes threads the ball through to Jeroen Stam. Jeroen Stam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Tiler.
67.24
Andy Davidson laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Souness. Neil Souness finds some space and shoots from distance but Jean-Michel Machado reads it well. Nice keeping!
69.55
Jeroen Stam knocks the ball forward to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Jean-Michel Machado. What a great pair of hands!
72.56
Scott Rae runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Rae plays a one-two with Colin Law and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Scott Rae provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.57
Don Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jean-Michel Machado smothers it!
77.20
Kevin Mcinnes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kevin Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.01
Jeroen Stam kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.07
Queen of the South are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
90.00
Duncan Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Izzet collects the pass. Arthur Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Jean-Michel Machado. What a save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 34.6666666666667 vs 65.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 32.00%, Midfield: 41.33%, Away team third: 26.67%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Rae of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Kevin Hendry (DEF)
6
4. Dean Tiler (DEF)
6
5. Craig Mcinnes (MID)
8
6. Colin Telfer (MID)
6
7. Scott Rae (MID)
9
8. Colin Law (MID)
7
7
10. Garry Mckinlay (ATT)
8
11. Kevin Dalglish (ATT)
6

12. Marc Landzaat (MID)
0
13. Leon Bierhoff (ATT)
0
14. Gavin Moffat (ATT)
0

1. Neil Mcinnes (GK)
6
6
3. Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
7
5. Jorge Veloso (DEF)
6
6. Andy Davidson (MID)
7
7. Jeroen Stam (MID)
7
8. Matt James (MID)
6
7
10. Neil Souness (ATT)
7
11. Arthur Izzet (ATT)
6

12. Don Collins (DEF)
0
13. Leonardo Crespo (MID)
0
14. Cyril Dufresnes (ATT)
0