Date:14 Jan 2012
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Cappielow Park
Attendance:1,739

O'Brien (64)
Murray (54)

Goal!

Live Commentary

91mins Willie Dyer sends in a cross, Andy Graham makes a clearance.

89mins Foul by Sean Fitzharris on Willie Dyer, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by David McGurn.

88mins Unfair challenge on Peter MacDonald by Iain Davidson results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Michael Tidser from right wing.

87mins Unfair challenge on Patrick Clarke by Thomas O'Ware results in a free kick. Allan Walker restarts play with the free kick.

84mins (Raith) makes a substitution, with Jamie Walker coming on for John Baird.

84mins The ball is crossed by David O'Brien, David McGurn makes a save.

82mins Sean Fitzharris joins the action as a substitute, replacing Archie Campbell.

82mins John Baird delivers the ball, Andy Graham makes a clearance.

81mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Marc Smyth on Patrick Clarke. Free kick taken by Allan Walker.

79mins Archie Campbell concedes a free kick for a foul on Grant Murray. Free kick taken by Willie Dyer.

76mins Grant Murray gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Peter MacDonald. Free kick taken by Darren McGeouch.

75mins Marc Smyth takes a shot. Save by David McGurn.

74mins Corner taken by Darren McGeouch from the left by-line to the near post, clearance made by Iain Williamson. Corner taken by Michael Tidser from the right by-line to the near post, Grant Murray manages to make a clearance.

71mins David Smith comes on in place of Damian Casalinuovo.

70mins Peter MacDonald challenges Iain Davidson unfairly and gives away a free kick. David McGurn takes the free kick.

70mins Michael Tidser crosses the ball, Grant Murray manages to make a clearance.

69mins Corner taken by Michael Tidser, clearance by Grant Murray.

68mins Michael Tidser produces a left-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide left of the target.

67mins Iain Williamson takes a shot. Blocked by Marc Smyth.

67mins The official flags Damian Casalinuovo offside. Indirect free kick taken by Marc Smyth.

65mins Shot by John Baird. Corner taken by Joe Hamill, Colin Stewart makes a save. Save by Colin Stewart.

65mins Unfair challenge on Joe Hamill by Peter Weatherson results in a free kick. Allan Walker restarts play with the free kick.

64mins Goal scored by David O'Brien from inside the six-yard box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Morton 1-1 Raith.The assist for the goal came from Archie Campbell.

62mins Unfair challenge on Michael Tidser by Iain Williamson results in a free kick. Peter Weatherson restarts play with the free kick. Iain Williamson receives a caution for unsporting behaviour.

61mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Thomas O'Ware on Reece Donaldson. Allan Walker takes the free kick. Thomas O'Ware receives a yellow card.

60mins David O'Brien receives a caution for dissent.

59mins Paul Di Giacomo leaves the field to be replaced by Darren McGeouch.

58mins The referee penalises Peter Weatherson for handball. Iain Davidson restarts play with the free kick.

57mins The ball is crossed by Peter Weatherson, Allan Walker makes a clearance.

56mins The ball is delivered by Iain Williamson, Peter Weatherson makes a clearance.

54mins Joe Hamill takes the inswinging corner, Grant Murray finds the back of the net with a headed goal from close range. Morton 0-1 Raith.Assist by Joe Hamill.

53mins John Baird takes a shot. Blocked by David O'Brien.

53mins Allan Walker takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, clearance made by Paul Di Giacomo.

52mins Corner taken left-footed by Michael Tidser, Iain Davidson manages to make a clearance.

52mins Archie Campbell has an effort at goal. Save by David McGurn.

51mins Willie Dyer produces a cross, clearance made by Thomas O'Ware.

50mins Peter MacDonald gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Iain Davidson. David McGurn takes the free kick.

49mins Unfair challenge on David O'Brien by Reece Donaldson results in a free kick. Colin Stewart restarts play with the free kick.

48mins The ball is swung over by John Baird, clearance by Andy Graham.

48mins A cross is delivered by Paul Di Giacomo, save by David McGurn.

45mins Corner from the right by-line taken by Michael Tidser, Damian Casalinuovo takes a shot. David McGurn makes a save.

43mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Paul Di Giacomo from the left by-line to the near post, Reece Donaldson makes a clearance.

43mins Centre by Thomas O'Ware, Grant Murray manages to make a clearance.

41mins Paul Di Giacomo produces a left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.

40mins Unfair challenge on John Baird by Peter Weatherson results in a free kick. Allan Walker crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from left wing.

39mins Joe Hamill concedes a free kick for a foul on Michael Tidser. Free kick taken by Peter Weatherson.

38mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Peter Weatherson by Willie Dyer. Free kick taken by Colin Stewart.

38mins The ball is sent over by Reece Donaldson, Andy Graham makes a clearance.

37mins Corner taken by Michael Tidser from the right by-line, clearance made by Damian Casalinuovo.

37mins The ball is sent over by David O'Brien, Allan Walker makes a clearance.

36mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Peter Weatherson by Damian Casalinuovo. Peter Weatherson takes the free kick.

33mins Michael Tidser delivers the ball, Iain Davidson manages to make a clearance.

33mins The ball is delivered by Paul Di Giacomo.

31mins David O'Brien fouled by Allan Walker, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Colin Stewart.

31mins The ball is swung over by Iain Williamson, clearance made by Andy Graham.

30mins The ball is delivered by John Baird, Andy Graham makes a clearance.

29mins The ball is swung over by Thomas O'Ware, David McGurn makes a save.

27mins Iain Williamson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Michael Tidser. Colin Stewart restarts play with the free kick.

27mins Willie Dyer crosses the ball, clearance made by Marc Smyth.

26mins Corner taken right-footed by Allan Walker, clearance made by Thomas O'Ware.

25mins The ball is crossed by Reece Donaldson, clearance made by Andy Graham.

24mins Michael Tidser gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Allan Walker. Direct free kick taken by Allan Walker.

23mins Centre by Willie Dyer, John Baird produces a mishit left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.

21mins Allan Walker challenges Michael Tidser unfairly and gives away a free kick. Peter Weatherson produces a shot on goal direct from the free kick.

21mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Damian Casalinuovo. Free kick taken by Marc Smyth.

20mins The ball is delivered by Joe Hamill, Andy Graham makes a clearance.

19mins Peter MacDonald takes a shot. Save by David McGurn.

17mins Michael Tidser fouled by Iain Williamson, the ref awards a free kick. Colin Stewart restarts play with the free kick.

16mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Iain Williamson by Fouad Bachirou. Direct free kick taken by Allan Walker.

16mins Corner taken left-footed by Joe Hamill to the near post, Peter MacDonald makes a clearance.

16mins John Baird takes a shot. Andy Graham gets a block in.

13mins Short corner taken by Michael Tidser from the right by-line.

13mins The ball is swung over by Paul Di Giacomo, blocked by Iain Davidson.

12mins Corner taken by Allan Walker from the right by-line.

12mins John Baird takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Clearance made by Marc Smyth.

11mins Paul Di Giacomo takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, clearance made by Grant Murray.

10mins A cross is delivered by Peter Weatherson, Grant Murray makes a clearance.

9mins John Baird produces a left-footed shot from just outside the area that goes wide left of the goal.

8mins Inswinging corner taken by Michael Tidser from the right by-line played to the near post, Iain Davidson makes a clearance.

7mins Iain Davidson fouled by Archie Campbell, the ref awards a free kick. David McGurn takes the free kick.

5mins Corner from the left by-line taken by Joe Hamill, clearance by Paul Di Giacomo.

5mins Damian Casalinuovo takes a shot. Colin Stewart makes a save.

3mins Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Joe Hamill, John Baird takes a shot. Blocked by Damian Casalinuovo.

3mins The ball is delivered by Iain Williamson, Marc Smyth makes a clearance.

2mins The ball is crossed by Iain Williamson, Thomas O'Ware makes a clearance.

1mins Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Iain Williamson, John Baird has a headed effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the left of the target.

1mins John Baird takes a shot. Clearance by Andy Graham.

1mins The ball is sent over by John Baird, clearance made by Andy Graham.

Match Preview

Depleted defence for Morton Morton will again be without defenders Ross Forsyth and Stuart McCaffrey when they face Raith. Grant Evans is a doubt for the clash which comes just seven days after they knocked Rovers out of the Scottish Cup. Greenock boss Allan Moore said: "We are at home this time and people will be thinking that as you won at Stark's Park then you should win at home. Football is not like that and the players will need to handle increased expectations. "After a disappointing run of results, we have a platform to have a good 2012 after a couple of successes in the league as well as the Scottish Cup win, and I want to build on it." Raith are again without Dougie Hill, Scott McBride and Brian Graham through injury. Rovers have their league position, rather than Scottish Cup revenge, on their minds despite last week's defeat by the same opposition. Stark's Park boss John McGlynn said: "Meeting the same opponents just after they have beaten you is not ideal but we know where we went wrong. "We should have had the game won by half-time but there are three points at stake now and that is more valuable to us than making up for going out of the cup. "We have done well in away games at Partick and Ayr United and we want that to continue. A win moves us towards the pack of clubs in the middle of the table and that is our immediate aim."

Formation:4312Manager: Allan Moore

Morton

Formation: 4312Manager: John McGlynn

Raith

Colin Stewart
Peter Weatherson
Andy Graham
Marc Smyth
Thomas O'Ware
Paul Di Giacomo
Fouad Bachirou
Michael Tidser
David O'Brien
Archie Campbell
Peter MacDonald
SUBS
Matthew McGinley
Darren McGeouch
Sean Fitzharris
Craig Little
Lewis Hawke

Home

Away

David McGurn
Reece Donaldson
Grant Murray
Iain Davidson
Willie Dyer
Iain Williamson
Allan Walker
Joe Hamill
John Baird
Patrick Clarke
Damian Casalinuovo
SUBS
Ross Laidlaw
Colin Wilson
Laurence Ellis
David Smith
Jamie Walker

Match Report

O'Brien earns Ton a point David O'Brien was on the scoresheet as Morton battled back to draw 1-1 with Raith. Paul Di Giacomo had the best chance of the first half but he skewed his shot wide. Morton missed a great chance to take the lead in the second half as Archie Campbell's sweetly struck volley was parried by Morton goalkeeper David McGurn. Raith took the lead after 55 minutes when Grant Murray got on the end of Joe Hamill's right-wing cross to plant his bullet header home. Morton got back on level terms after 65 minutes, O'Brien producing a measured volleyed finish from Campbell's cross. The home side went close 15 minutes from time, but Marc Smyth's volley was well saved by McGurn.

Form Guide

LDLLWW Morton VS Raith WLLWDL

Last Meetings

Raith 1 - 1 Morton 20/08/2011 Morton 0 - 0 Raith 19/03/2011 Raith 2 - 2 Morton 22/01/2011 Morton 0 - 1 Raith 30/10/2010 Raith 1 - 0 Morton 28/08/2010 Morton 1 - 1 Raith 23/03/2010

Top Scorers

Morton P MacDonald 5 A Jackson 5 D O'Brien 3 P Di Giacomo 2 P Weatherson 1 A Campbell 1 D McGeouch 1 M Tidser 1 Raith J Baird 6 J Hamill 3 A Walker 2 B Graham 2 L Ellis 1 S Reynolds 1 D Prychynenko 1 J Holt 1 D Smith 1

Goals

Morton Total goals 49 Goals per game 22 5 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 4 (For) 3 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) 6 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) Period 61-70 mins (For) 3 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 4 (For) 5 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Raith Total goals 45 Goals per game 18 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 4 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 1 (For) 7 (Against) Period 81-90 mins