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- 90:43 +0.43
Mark Stewart takes a shot. Kevin Cuthbert makes a save.
- 89:24
The ball is delivered by Mark Stewart.
- 88:09
Headed effort on goal by Derek Lyle from inside the penalty box misses to the right of the goal.
- 87:19
The ball is swung over by Kevin McKinlay, save by Robert Olejnik.
- 87:03
Brian Graham has a volleyed shot. Save made by Robert Olejnik.
- 86:20
Brian McLean challenges Allan Jenkins unfairly and gives away a free kick. Kevin Cuthbert takes the direct free kick.
- 86:11
The ball is sent over by Jack Compton, Michael Tidser manages to make a clearance.
- 85:44
The ball is delivered by Kieran Duffie, David O'Brien gets a block in.
- 84:42
Grant Evans challenges Ryan Flynn unfairly and gives away a free kick. Thomas Scobbie takes the direct free kick.
- 82:49
Foul by Brian Graham on Brian McLean, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Robert Olejnik.
- 81:07
Effort from the edge of the area by David O'Brien goes wide of the right-hand post.
- 80:17
Derek Lyle joins the action as a substitute, replacing Sean Fitzharris.
- 79:04
Corner taken by Jack Compton, Kevin Cuthbert makes a save.
- 78:45
Mark Stewart takes a shot. Save made by Kevin Cuthbert.
- 77:34
Sean Fitzharris delivers the ball.
- 75:59
Unfair challenge on Thomas Scobbie by Brian Graham results in a free kick. Robert Olejnik takes the direct free kick.
- 73:29
Kallum Higginbotham leaves the field to be replaced by Tom McManus.
- 73:09
A cross is delivered by Kevin McKinlay, Allan Jenkins has a headed effort from close range and clears the bar.
- 72:58
The ball is crossed by Sean Fitzharris, clearance made by Thomas Scobbie.
- 71:14
Shot from just outside the box by Chris Mitchell misses to the right of the target.
- 69:36
Mark Stewart produces a cross, Kevin McKinlay gets a block in.
- 68:45
David O'Brien concedes a free kick for a foul on Kallum Higginbotham. Free kick taken by Jack Compton.
- 65:02
(Falkirk) makes a substitution, with Chris Mitchell coming on for Stewart Murdoch.
- 64:08
Volleyed right-footed shot by David O'Brien. Save by Robert Olejnik.
- 63:07
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Sean Fitzharris, Thomas Scobbie makes a clearance.
- 62:47
Brian Graham takes a shot. Thomas Scobbie gets a block in.
- 62:19
Kevin McKinlay sends in a cross, Marc Twaddle manages to make a clearance.
- 59:48
Brian Graham is brought on as a substitute for Peter Weatherson.
- 54:55
Sean Fitzharris takes a shot. Robert Olejnik makes a save.
- 53:55
Jack Compton goes into the referee's book for unsporting behaviour. Jack Compton is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick. Kevin Cuthbert takes the free kick.
- 52:29
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on David O'Brien by Kieran Duffie. Free kick taken by Kevin McKinlay.
- 49:25
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Sean Fitzharris by Marc Twaddle. Marc Smyth takes the direct free kick.
- 48:25
Michael Tidser produces a left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty area which goes wide of the left-hand post.
- 47:20
Stewart Murdoch concedes a free kick for a foul on Sean Fitzharris. Direct strike on goal from the free kick comes in from Michael Tidser.
- 46:20 +1.20
Corner from right by-line taken by Ryan Flynn.
- 45:58 +0.58
Outswinging corner taken by Pedro Moutinho from the right by-line, clearance by Stuart McCaffrey.
- 45:21
Stuart McCaffrey challenges Mark Stewart unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jack Compton restarts play with the free kick.
- 45:11 +0.11
Inswinging corner taken by Stewart Murdoch, Thomas Scobbie takes a shot. Marc Smyth gets a block in.
- 45:01
Pedro Moutinho leaves the field to be replaced by Jack Compton.
- 44:17
Kevin McKinlay gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Kallum Higginbotham. Direct free kick taken by Brian McLean.
- 43:32
Michael Tidser has an effort at goal from 20 yards. Save by Robert Olejnik.
- 42:58
Allan Jenkins sends in a cross, clearance by Thomas Scobbie.
- 41:14
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Allan Jenkins by Marc Twaddle. Free kick taken by Marc Smyth.
- 39:48
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Allan Jenkins by Kallum Higginbotham. Direct free kick taken by Kevin McKinlay.
- 39:19
Allan Jenkins gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Stewart Murdoch. Marc Twaddle restarts play with the free kick.
- 34:18
Centre by Grant Evans, Stewart Murdoch makes a clearance.
- 33:47
The ball is crossed by Sean Fitzharris, Ryan Flynn gets a block in.
- 33:35
A cross is delivered by David O'Brien, Thomas Scobbie makes a clearance.
- 32:23
Marc Twaddle takes a shot. Save by Kevin Cuthbert.
- 31:18
David O'Brien fouled by Kieran Duffie, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick crossed right-footed by Sean Fitzharris, Kallum Higginbotham gets a block in.
- 30:12
Sean Fitzharris crosses the ball, Thomas Scobbie gets a block in.
- 29:08
Handball by Pedro Moutinho. Direct free kick taken by Michael Tidser.
- 28:08
Effort on goal by Michael Tidser from 25 yards. Save made by Robert Olejnik.
- 27:24
Mark Stewart concedes a free kick for a foul on Marc Smyth. Marc Smyth restarts play with the free kick.
- 26:33
Kevin McKinlay crosses the ball.
- 24:58
Peter Weatherson takes a shot from 20 yards. Save by Robert Olejnik.
- 23:59
Effort from the edge of the box by Sean Fitzharris goes wide of the left-hand post.
- 22:52
Effort from 20 yards by Pedro Moutinho.
- 22:04
A cross is delivered by Allan Jenkins, Shot from deep inside the area by Fouad Bachirou clears the crossbar.
- 21:21
The ball is delivered by Fouad Bachirou.
- 18:04
Corner from right by-line taken by Pedro Moutinho.
- 16:38
Sean Fitzharris crosses the ball, Thomas Scobbie manages to make a clearance.
- 16:10
Ryan Flynn produces a cross, Kevin Cuthbert makes a save.
- 15:06
Effort by Michael Tidser from a long way out goes over the crossbar.
- 14:04
The ball is sent over by Marc Twaddle, Stuart McCaffrey manages to make a clearance.
- 13:59
Kallum Higginbotham delivers the ball, Stuart McCaffrey makes a clearance.
- 12:48
The official flags Mark Stewart offside. Kevin Cuthbert restarts play with the free kick.
- 11:25
Pedro Moutinho delivers the ball.
- 10:00
Thomas Scobbie fouled by Peter Weatherson, the ref awards a free kick. Brian McLean takes the free kick.
- 7:56
Free kick awarded for a foul by Stewart Murdoch on Michael Tidser. Sean Fitzharris sends in a cross, Peter Weatherson takes a shot.
- 6:29
A cross is delivered by Sean Fitzharris, clearance by Brian McLean.
- 5:22
Pedro Moutinho takes the outswinging corner, Kallum Higginbotham takes a shot. Blocked by David O'Brien.
- 2:46
Centre by Ryan Flynn.
- 2:28
Corner taken short by Ryan Flynn.
- 1:42
Stuart McCaffrey gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Kallum Higginbotham. The ball is delivered by Pedro Moutinho, Stewart Murdoch takes a shot. Blocked by Michael Tidser.
- 0:40
Handball decision goes against Kallum Higginbotham. Indirect free kick taken by Kevin Cuthbert.
Match Preview
Tidser back after ban Midfielder Michael Tidser returns after a ban for Morton's clash with promotion-chasing Falkirk. However, Darren Young remains a doubt with a calf injury along with striker Derek Lyle, who has a hamstring problem. Manager Allan Moore's men battled back to grab a draw against Dundee at the weekend, and Moore said: "Dundee was a tough test and we started slowly but came back a lot better in the second half. "We deserved a draw and will be encouraged by that, however Falkirk will be another tough game. "They will view this match as an opportunity to close the gap on Raith Rovers and Dunfermline. But we have ambitions of our own at Morton and I will be sending my side out to win." Falkirk midfielder Mark Millar sits out the trip as he serves the second game of his suspension. The Bairns are looking to close the gap on the leading pair of Raith and Dunfermline, but boss Steven Pressley is playing things cool. He said: "There is still a long way to go in this league but obviously a win would send out a real statement of our intentions. "Both games at our place against Morton have been tight and I don`t see this one being any different. "We gave a strong performance against Cowdenbeath at the weekend and it would be good to add a bit of flair to this one."
Morton
Falkirk
- Kevin Cuthbert
- Grant Evans
- Marc Smyth
- Stuart McCaffrey
- Kevin McKinlay
- Sean Fitzharris
- Fouad Bachirou
- Michael Tidser
- David O'Brien
- Allan Jenkins
- Peter Weatherson
- SUBS
- Colin Stewart
- Derek Lyle
- Stewart Kean
- Brian Graham
- Carlo Monti
Home
Away
- Robert Olejnik
- Kieran Duffie
- Brian McLean
- Thomas Scobbie
- Marc Twaddle
- Burton O'Brien
- Kallum Higginbotham
- Stewart Murdoch
- Ryan Flynn
- Pedro Moutinho
- Mark Stewart
- SUBS
- Jamie Barclay
- Chris Mitchell
- Jack Compton
- Tom McManus
- Ross Perry
Match Report
Falkirk frustrated by Morton Falkirk lost further ground on Division One front-runners Raith Rovers after being held to a 0-0 draw at Morton. The Bairns are now eight points behind Raith although they still have two games in hand on their title rivals. Both sides were limited to a number of long-range efforts in the first 45 minutes, although Thomas Scobbie went close for Falkirk with a strong header from Stewart Murdoch's inswinging corner just before the interval. Morton midfielder Michael Tidser had his side's best chance in the 48th minute but his effort from 12 yards flew just wide of the goal. Mark Stewart could have won it late on for Falkirk but Morton keeper Kevin Cuthbert tipped his effort round the post.
Form Guide
- WLWLWD
- Morton
- VS
- Falkirk LLWWDW
Last Meetings
- Falkirk
- 1 - 0
- Morton
- 12/02/2011
- Falkirk
- 2 - 1
- Morton
- 18/09/2010
- Morton
- 2 - 1
- Falkirk
- 28/04/2001
- Falkirk
- 1 - 3
- Morton
- 27/03/2001
- Morton
- 0 - 4
- Falkirk
- 21/10/2000
- Falkirk
- 1 - 0
- Morton
- 12/08/2000
Top Scorers
Morton
- A Jenkins 5
- B Graham 5
- S Kean 3
- P Weatherson 3
- D Lyle 2
- D O'Brien 1
- M Tidser 1
Falkirk
- M Stewart 8
- R Flynn 5
- C Finnigan 4
- J Compton 3
- T McManus 2
- M Twaddle 2
- K Higginbotham 2
- B McLean 1
- T Scobbie 1
- M Millar 1
- S Murdoch 1
Goals
Morton
- Total goals 48
- Goals per game 23
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 5 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 4 (For) 6 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
Falkirk
- Total goals 63
- Goals per game 38
- 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 5 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 4 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 5 (For) Period 51-60 mins
- 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 9 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
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