Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Playmobil-Stadion where SpVgg Greuther Fürth play Greenock Morton in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by .


0.00
Greenock Morton kick off the first half!
3.13
Bakary Lorenz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry James. Garry James flicks a high ball forward to John Cleland who takes it down. John Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
4.19
Simon Forbes threads a neat ball through to Garry James. Garry James flicks the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland threads a neat ball through to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner rockets a shot on goal. Neil Bremner scores for Greenock Morton!!
10.03
Colin Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Victor Bosch. Victor Bosch whips in a cross ball towards Ulrich Buffel. Ulrich Buffel connects with a diving header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. SpVgg Greuther Fürth are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.14
Garry James flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Herrera collects the pass. Rafael Herrera lofts in a cross ball towards John Cleland. John Cleland directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Young punches it away to safety.
15.15
Duncan Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Alex Young keeps it out!
16.42
Darrell Moose passes the ball forward to Victor Bosch. Victor Bosch sees Hannes Welke just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Welke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.25
Duncan Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Colin Naysmith. The referee brings Duncan Gallacher to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Naysmith gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.44
Darrell Moose sees Ulrich Buffel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ulrich Buffel plays a scrappy one-two with Victor Bosch and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ulrich Buffel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ulrich Buffel!
39.20
Eusebio De Poli flicks a high ball forward to Colin Naysmith who takes it down. Colin Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Bosch. Victor Bosch tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
44.01
Garry James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood deftly passes the ball to Rafael Herrera, releasing him through on goal. Rafael Herrera shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off and get the second half underway!
48.21
Garry James chips the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Young effortlessly punches it away to safety.
54.25
Linus Scholz flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Welke collects the pass. Hannes Welke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
55.39
Duncan Gallacher makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Young who gathers it comfortably.
57.48
Garry James flicks a high ball forward to Neil Bremner who takes it down. Neil Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Herrera. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Herrera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
60.27
Garry James advances with the ball. Garry James kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Herrera but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.36
Linus Scholz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Bosch. Victor Bosch shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
66.05
Linus Scholz makes a simple pass to Hannes Welke. Hannes Welke plays a one-two with Victor Bosch and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Hannes Welke provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
67.58
Bakary Lorenz passes the ball forward to Duncan Gallacher. Duncan Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Brian Sherwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
72.31
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
73.45
Msaddeck Dordevic makes a simple pass to Ulrich Buffel. Ulrich Buffel shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
75.57
Bakary Lorenz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry James. Garry James flicks a high pass forward to Neil Bremner who brings the ball under control. Neil Bremner shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
79.54
Duncan Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Alex Young!
83.49
Eusebio De Poli catches John Cleland on the ankles. Eusebio De Poli is given a warning by the referee! John Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Linus Scholz takes it forward alone. Linus Scholz plays a scrappy one-two with Hannes Welke and stumbles forward towards the goal... Linus Scholz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Richard Hendry. What a save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!

 
Hannes Welke slowly runs up. The ball flies into the bottom right corner - goal!!
 
Brian Sherwood takes a stuttering run up. Alex Young is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
 
Ulrich Buffel takes a stuttering run up. He curls the ball into the bottom right corner - goal!!
 
Neil Bremner takes a slow run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
 
Victor Bosch steps up. The keeper dives to the left but Victor Bosch cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
 
Rafael Herrera takes a long run up. What a cracker!! Alex Young had no chance!!
 
Alex Young takes a cautious run up. It's there!! Richard Hendry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
 
Garry James takes a short run up. He curls the ball inside the left post - goal!!
 
Msaddeck Dordevic takes a stuttering run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
 
John Cleland takes a long run up but it's wide!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 7 vs 6
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 2 vs 2
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 5 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.3157894736842 vs 48.6842105263158
Play Area
Home team third: 22.37%, Midfield: 46.05%, Away team third: 31.58%


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. Alex Young (GK)
7
2. Eric Götz (DEF)
6
3. Generoso Bia (DEF)
6
6
5. Linus Scholz (MID)
7
6
8. Darrell Moose (MID)
6
9. Hannes Welke (ATT)
8
10. Ulrich Buffel (ATT)
8
11. Victor Bosch (ATT)
8

13. Moritz Schrader (DEF)
0
14. Kai Meidt (ATT)
0

6
3. Simon Forbes (DEF)
6
4. Julian Beck (DEF)
6
5. Bakary Lorenz (DEF)
6
7. Garry James (MID)
8
8. Neil Bremner (ATT)
9
8
10. John Cleland (ATT)
7
11. Brian Sherwood (ATT)
6

12. Paul Mcinnes (GK)
0
13. Harry Robson (DEF)
0
14. Paul Greig (MID)
0