Match Report
| Greenock Morton | Greenock Morton |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Richard Hendry | R. Hendry |  | 78 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | David Greig | D. Greig | |||||||||
| Julian Beck | J. Beck |  | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Duncan Cleland | D. Cleland | |||||||||
| Bakary Lorenz | B. Lorenz | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Andy Bremner | A. Bremner | |||||||||
| Harry Robson | H. Robson |  | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 |  | Matthieu Cygean | M. Cygean | |||||||||
| Paul Ferguson | P. Ferguson | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Stephen Gough | S. Gough | |||||||||
| Duncan Gallacher | D. Gallacher | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 |  | Sergio Sereni | S. Sereni | |||||||||
| Rafael Herrera | R. Herrera |  | 60 | A |  | | 8 | | A | 62 | | Moritz Schönenborn | M. Schönenborn | ||||||||
| Stephen Caldwell | S. Caldwell | | 59 | A | | 9 | | | A | 56 | | Billy Strachan | B. Strachan | ||||||||
| John Cleland | J. Cleland | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Ross Owen | R. Owen | |||||||||
| Brian Sherwood | B. Sherwood | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Dominic Gemmell | D. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Paul Mcinnes | P. Mcinnes | | 58 | G | | 12 | | M | 60 | | Patricio Crespo | P. Crespo | |||||||||
| Garry James | G. James | | 53 | M | | 13 | | M | 57 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Paul Greig | P. Greig | | 51 | M | | 14 | | M | 55 | | Alec Johnstone | A. Johnstone | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Cappielow Park where Greenock Morton play host to Brechin. A crowd of 8,423 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Greenock Morton and Brechin are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Mcinnes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Greenock Morton and Brechin are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brechin get the match underway!
4.59
0-0Duncan Cleland threads a neat ball through to Sergio Sereni. Sergio Sereni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Paul Ferguson sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
6.33
0-0Paul Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Ross Owen controls it well on his chest. Ross Owen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.20
0-0Stephen Gough passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Sergio Sereni. Sergio Sereni flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Dominic Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.29
0-0Sergio Sereni kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Owen. Ross Owen knocks the ball forward to Moritz Schönenborn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.41
0-0Billy Strachan hacks Paul Ferguson from behind! Billy Strachan is warned by the referee! Paul Ferguson runs off the knock.
15.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Sergio Sereni plays the ball forward to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
16.13
0-0Paul Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill makes a simple pass to Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but David Greig comfortably smothers it!
18.24
0-1With great vision, Sergio Sereni plays the ball forward to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Gemmell. Dominic Gemmell heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.16
Paul Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Cleland.
24.00
Paul Gemmill surges forward with the ball. Paul Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.53
Sergio Sereni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dominic Gemmell through on goal. Dominic Gemmell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Richard Hendry gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
33.06
Showing composure, Paul Gemmill plays the ball forward to Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Caldwell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rafael Herrera strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.35
Sergio Sereni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Gemmell. Dominic Gemmell deftly passes the ball to Moritz Schönenborn, releasing him through on goal. Moritz Schönenborn takes a shot at goal but is denied by Richard Hendry. Excellent save.
36.37
Harry Robson threads the ball through to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill passes the ball forward to John Cleland. John Cleland threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stephen Caldwell. Stephen Caldwell shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
39.02
Billy Strachan hacks Harry Robson from behind! The referee calls over Billy Strachan again and warns him to calm down! Harry Robson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
49.20
Paul Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
53.26
Paul Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brechin!
57.01
Matthieu Cygean sees a break and surges forward. Matthieu Cygean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Gemmell. Dominic Gemmell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
60.42
Duncan Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Caldwell easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Caldwell rushes past Andy Bremner! Some good footwork from Stephen Caldwell provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
61.56
Harry Robson runs forward with the ball. Harry Robson hits a low pass to John Cleland. John Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by David Greig!
63.08
Bakary Lorenz takes it forward alone. Bakary Lorenz flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Herrera who brings the ball under control. Rafael Herrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.01
Sergio Sereni kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Gemmell. Dominic Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Ferguson.
67.48
Paul Gemmill runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
69.36
Paul Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Ross Owen. Ross Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.58
Showing composure, Duncan Gallacher plays the ball forward to Stephen Caldwell. Stephen Caldwell runs straight at the defence! Stephen Caldwell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by David Greig. Excellent save.
77.37
0-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
83.59
With great vision, Paul Gemmill plays the ball forward to Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood threads the ball through to Rafael Herrera but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard Hendry (GK)
6
2. Julian Beck (DEF)
6
3. Bakary Lorenz (DEF)
6
4. Harry Robson (DEF)
7
5. Paul Ferguson (DEF)
6
6. Duncan Gallacher (MID)
6
7. Paul Gemmill (MID)
8
8. Rafael Herrera (ATT)
6
9. Stephen Caldwell (ATT)
7
10. John Cleland (ATT)
6
11. Brian Sherwood (ATT)
6
12. Paul Mcinnes (GK)
0
13. Garry James (MID)
0
14. Paul Greig (MID)
0
1. David Greig (GK)
7
2. Duncan Cleland (DEF)
6
3. Andy Bremner (DEF)
6
4. Matthieu Cygean (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Gough (DEF)
6
6. Paul Gemmill (MID)
7
7. Sergio Sereni (MID)
8
8. Moritz Schönenborn (ATT)
9
9. Billy Strachan (ATT)
9
10. Ross Owen (ATT)
6
11. Dominic Gemmell (ATT)
8
12. Patricio Crespo (MID)
0
13. Neil Hendry (MID)
0
14. Alec Johnstone (MID)
0