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The referee brings the game to a close.
- 92mins
The ball is sent over by Brian Graham, clearance made by Darren McCormack.
- 92mins
Sean Fitzharris delivers the ball, clearance by Jonathan Flynn.
- 91mins
Unfair challenge on Jonathan Flynn by Brian Graham results in a free kick. Michael McGovern takes the free kick. The referee blows for offside against Paul Di Giacomo. Colin Stewart restarts play with the free kick.
- 90mins
Iain Vigurs gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Sean Fitzharris. Free kick taken by Sean Fitzharris.
- 89mins
Allan Jenkins joins the action as a substitute, replacing Michael Tidser.
- 88mins
Effort on goal by Sean Fitzharris from outside the penalty box goes harmlessly over the bar.
- 88mins
The ball is swung over by Kevin McKinlay.
- 87mins
Inswinging corner taken by Iain Vigurs from the right by-line.
- 87mins
The ball is delivered by Richard Brittain, clearance by Grant Evans.
- 83mins
Iain Vigurs is shown a yellow card for dissent. Michael Tidser receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.
- 82mins
Corner taken by Richard Brittain.
- 81mins
Corner from the right by-line taken by Iain Vigurs, save by Colin Stewart.
- 79mins
Corner taken by Richard Brittain from the left by-line, save by Colin Stewart.
- 79mins
Paul Di Giacomo produces a cross, clearance by Grant Evans.
- 79mins
Richard Brittain takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line to the near post, Michael Tidser manages to make a clearance.
- 78mins
A cross is delivered by Scott Morrison, Paul Di Giacomo produces a volleyed right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box and strikes the post.
- 77mins
Effort by Brian Graham from a long way out goes over the crossbar.
- 76mins
Sean Fitzharris fouled by Richard Brittain, the ref awards a free kick. The referee books Richard Brittain for unsporting behaviour. Free kick crossed left-footed by Michael Tidser, clearance made by Scott Morrison.
- 75mins
Centre by Sean Fitzharris, clearance made by Gary Miller.
- 74mins
The referee blows for offside against Stewart Kean. Darren McCormack takes the direct free kick.
- 73mins
Iain Vigurs decides to take the corner short.
- 72mins
Richard Brittain concedes a free kick for a foul on Brian Graham. Direct free kick taken by Patrick Cregg.
- 71mins
The referee gives a free kick against Michael Gardyne for handball. Patrick Cregg restarts play with the free kick.
- 69mins
Michael Tidser takes a shot. Michael McGovern makes a save.
- 68mins
Stewart Kean is cautioned. Stewart Kean restarts play with the free kick.
- 67mins
Shot from outside the box by Richard Brittain goes wide right of the target.
- 65mins
Martin Scott sends in a cross.
- 64mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Patrick Cregg by Iain Vigurs. Colin Stewart takes the direct free kick.
- 64mins
Iain Vigurs delivers the ball.
- 61mins
Paul Di Giacomo is brought on as a substitute for Darren Smith. Richard Brittain on for Garry Wood. Mark Corcoran goes off and Iain Vigurs comes on.
- 61mins
Michael Tidser takes a shot. Michael McGovern makes a save.
- 58mins
Kevin McKinlay sends in a cross.
- 57mins
Michael Gardyne takes a shot. Garry Wood gets a block in.
- 56mins
Sean Fitzharris produces a cross, Shot by Brian Graham from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the target.
- 55mins
Brian Graham on for Johnathon Toto.
- 54mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by David O'Brien on Martin Scott. Direct free kick taken by Martin Scott.
- 52mins
Foul by Johnathon Toto on Darren McCormack, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Scott Morrison.
- 52mins
Mark Corcoran sends in a cross, Michael Tidser makes a clearance.
- 50mins
Patrick Cregg fouled by Stuart Kettlewell, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Marc Smyth.
- 49mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Scott Morrison on Sean Fitzharris. Free kick crossed by Patrick Cregg, clearance by Jonathan Flynn.
- 49mins
Sean Fitzharris takes a shot. Michael McGovern makes a save.
- 48mins
A cross is delivered by David O'Brien, Darren McCormack makes a clearance.
- 48mins
The referee blows for offside against Stewart Kean. Jonathan Flynn takes the free kick.
- 47mins
Sean Fitzharris crosses the ball, Stewart Kean takes a shot. Save by Michael McGovern.
- 47mins
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Mark Corcoran from the right by-line to the near post, clearance made by Marc Smyth.
- 46mins
Garry Wood takes a shot. Save by Colin Stewart.
- 46mins
Sean Fitzharris produces a cross, blocked by Scott Morrison.
The game restarts for the second half.
The players leave the pitch at half time.
- 47mins
(Morton) makes a substitution, with Sean Fitzharris coming on for Fouad Bachirou.
- 45mins
Michael Gardyne crosses the ball.
- 44mins
Outswinging corner taken by David O'Brien, clearance by Darren McCormack.
- 41mins
Unfair challenge on Martin Scott by Patrick Cregg results in a free kick. Patrick Cregg receives a yellow card. Direct free kick taken by Scott Morrison.
- 40mins
Centre by Michael Gardyne, clearance made by Stuart McCaffrey.
- 39mins
Stewart Kean fouled by Darren McCormack, the ref awards a free kick. Patrick Cregg restarts play with the free kick.
- 39mins
Scott Morrison sends in a cross, save by Colin Stewart.
- 38mins
Foul by Patrick Cregg on Michael Gardyne, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Scott Morrison.
- 38mins
Centre by Scott Morrison, Marc Smyth manages to make a clearance.
- 37mins
The ball is delivered by Fouad Bachirou. Stewart Kean is caught offside. Direct free kick taken by Michael McGovern.
- 35mins
Stuart Kettlewell challenges Patrick Cregg unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Marc Smyth.
- 35mins
Patrick Cregg challenges Michael Gardyne unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Michael McGovern.
- 33mins
Martin Scott handles the ball and concedes a free kick. The referee cautions Martin Scott for unsporting behaviour. Free kick crossed left-footed by Michael Tidser from right channel, Jonathan Flynn makes a clearance.
- 31mins
A cross is delivered by Mark Corcoran, Shot on goal by Michael Gardyne from just inside the area goes over the target.
- 31mins
The ball is crossed by Fouad Bachirou, Stuart Kettlewell manages to make a clearance.
- 29mins
Johnathon Toto takes a shot from deep inside the box clearing the bar.
- 29mins
Martin Scott takes a shot. Save by Colin Stewart.
- 26mins
Unfair challenge on Marc Smyth by Garry Wood results in a free kick. Darren McCormack is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Colin Stewart restarts play with the free kick.
- 24mins
Michael Gardyne produces a right-footed shot from outside the penalty box and misses wide left of the target.
- 22mins
Shot from just outside the area by Martin Scott goes over the bar.
- 22mins
The ball is swung over by Scott Morrison, clearance made by Marc Smyth.
- 21mins
Johnathon Toto is caught offside. Direct free kick taken by Scott Morrison.
- 21mins
The ball is swung over by Mark Corcoran, clearance by Marc Smyth.
- 20mins
The referee gives a free kick against Martin Scott for handball. Colin Stewart takes the direct free kick.
- 20mins
The referee blows for offside. Grant Evans takes the direct free kick.
- 19mins
Gary Miller gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Johnathon Toto. Johnathon Toto restarts play with the free kick.
- 18mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Johnathon Toto on Scott Morrison. Free kick taken by Scott Morrison.
- 15mins
Inswinging corner taken by Darren Smith from the left by-line, Stuart McCaffrey manages to make a clearance.
- 14mins
The offside flag is raised against Stewart Kean. Michael McGovern takes the direct free kick.
- 14mins
Stewart Kean takes a shot. Save made by Michael McGovern.
- 12mins
Johnathon Toto gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Stuart Kettlewell. Gary Miller takes the direct free kick.
- 11mins
Darren McCormack challenges Johnathon Toto unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Stuart McCaffrey.
- 10mins
Grant Evans challenges Mark Corcoran unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Martin Scott.
- 9mins
Johnathon Toto gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Darren McCormack. Michael McGovern restarts play with the free kick.
- 7mins
Johnathon Toto is ruled offside. Michael McGovern takes the direct free kick.
- 6mins
Mark Corcoran is penalised for a handball. Free kick taken by Patrick Cregg.
- 5mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Kevin McKinlay on Darren Smith. Direct free kick taken by Gary Miller.
- 4mins
The ball is delivered by Mark Corcoran, Effort from the edge of the penalty area by Darren Smith goes wide of the left-hand post.
- 3mins
Foul by Fouad Bachirou on Mark Corcoran, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Martin Scott.
- 1mins
Unfair challenge on Patrick Cregg by Martin Scott results in a free kick. Michael Tidser takes the direct free kick.
Free kick awarded for a foul by Jonathan Flynn on Stewart Kean. Patrick Cregg restarts play with the free kick.
The match begins.
Match Preview
Moore turns to trialists Manager Allan Moore will include one Scottish and one overseas trialist in his squad for Morton's clash with Ross County. However, he will have to do without defender David MacGregor and midfielder Carlo Monti, who have been ruled out, while on-loan Celtic youngster Sean Fitzharr faces a late fitness test. But he hopes his side put in a vintage performance in front of their home support, saying: "We have picked up more points at home than away from home but we have played better away from Cappielow. If we can turn in a good performance and get the crowd behind us I am sure it would help us get a win." Moore is also hoping that County's midweek cup exploits have had an impact saying: "If there is any weariness in their legs we have to be up for taking advantage." Ross County are boosted by having Michael Gardyne back in the ranks to take on his former club. However, their joy will be tempered by the news frontmen Andy Barrowman and Steven Craig remain on the sidelines due to injury. And Dingwall manager Derek Adams is hoping that his side's Co-operative Insurance Cup exploits against Dundee United, in which they were beaten in extra time, have no bearing on his squad. "Going to Greenock to face Morton is a long trek after 120 minutes in difficult conditions but we have a good record at Cappielow and one that I am keen to keep going by winning," he said. "The guys that played in midweek all came through it intact which is good news, although there are a few carrying slight strains but nothing that will keep them out of this game."
Morton
Ross County
- Colin Stewart
- Grant Evans
- Marc Smyth
- Stuart McCaffrey
- Kevin McKinlay
- Fouad Bachirou
- Patrick Cregg
- Michael Tidser
- David O'Brien
- Johnathon Toto
- Stewart Kean
- SUBS
- Allan Jenkins
- Peter Weatherson
- Brian Graham
- Sean Fitzharris
- Kevin Cuthbert
Home
Away
- Michael McGovern
- Gary Miller
- Jonathan Flynn
- Darren McCormack
- Scott Morrison
- Darren Smith
- Stuart Kettlewell
- Martin Scott
- Mark Corcoran
- Michael Gardyne
- Garry Wood
- SUBS
- Richard Brittain
- Iain Vigurs
- Paul Di Giacomo
- Atli Gregersen
- Joseph Malin
Match Report
County denied in stalemate Paul Di Giacomo hit the post late on as Ross County drew 0-0 with Morton. Ross County made a lively start as Martin Scott volleyed straight at Colin Stewart from 35 yards and then Michael Gardyne connected with a Mark Corcoran cross but could not prevent his shot from sailing over the bar. After the break Morton had a great chance to open the scoring when Michael McGovern parried a Stewart Kean header past the post before Brian Graham shot wide from a Sean Fitzharris cross. Michael Tidser brought the best out of McGovern twice as Morton piled on the pressure but it was County who could have sneaked it when Di Giacomo volleyed against the upright after 78 minutes from 12 yards.
Form Guide
- DLWLLL
- Morton
- VS
- Ross County WLDLDW
Last Meetings
- Ross County
- 2 - 1
- Morton
- 26/04/2010
- Morton
- 1 - 1
- Ross County
- 13/04/2010
- Ross County
- 3 - 1
- Morton
- 08/12/2009
- Morton
- 0 - 1
- Ross County
- 10/10/2009
- Morton
- 0 - 2
- Ross County
- 09/05/2009
- Ross County
- 1 - 1
- Morton
- 21/03/2009
Top Scorers
Morton
- S Kean 3
- M Tidser 1
Ross County
- G Wood 2
- G Miller 1
- P Di Giacomo 1
- M Gardyne 1
Goals
Morton
- Total goals 11
- Goals per game 4
- 1 (For) Period 11-20 mins
- (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
Ross County
- Total goals 12
- Goals per game 5
- (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 1 (For) Period 51-60 mins
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
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