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21/08/2055, Cappielow Park, Greenock, Scotland, Live on National TV
Scottish Cup, Round 1

Greenock Morton Vs Fort William FC

Greenock Morton play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: I Cavanaugh (GK) , E McWatters (CB) , A McCracken (CB) , E McAlpine (RB) , E McClintick (LB) , J MacBeth (CDM) , A MacDonald (CDM) , P Owens (CAM) , R McQuistion (CAM) , E McPhetridge (ST) , B MacGillivray (ST) And the subs are: F McCay (CB) , G MacPherson (CB) , J Frazer (CM) , T Spence (CM) , A Corson (ST)

Fort William FC play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: A McCaskill (GK) , J McWaters (CB) , J McCloy (CB) , M Bruce (RB) , C Smith (LB) , R MacMurdo (CM) , M McCready (CDM) , G McPhillips (CDM) , D McCamy (RW) , G Lithgow (LW) , M Findlay (ST) And the subs are: P Dermott (CB) , C McCollister (CB) , A Desmond (CM) , I Burns (CM) , P McQuarrie (ST)

Welcome to Cappielow Park in Greenock, Scotland where Greenock Morton will face Fort William FC.  This is round 1 of the Scottish Cup.  The attendance is 8410.

1' - Greenock Morton kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Peter Owens successfully tackles George McPhillips and the ball goes loose.  With a turn of pace, Alex MacDonald beats Michael McCready, but is then fouled.    The referee shows Michael McCready the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Greenock Morton.  

18' - Martin Bruce hits the ball long to Michael McCready.  Michael McCready spots a run from Marcus Findlay.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Marcus Findlay takes the ball.  Marcus Findlay looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

33' - George McPhillips sees a run from Michael McCready.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Michael McCready is caught offside!  

36' - John MacBeth finds Eddie McClintick with a long pass.  Rob MacMurdo dispossesses Eddie McClintick and takes possession.  Fort William FC try to launch a quick counter attack.  Rob MacMurdo tries to use ball skills to beat Eric McWatters and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

36' - Rob MacMurdo looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but Ian Cavanaugh gets down to stop the shot!  

43' - Michael McCready slides the ball to Joseph McWaters.  Joseph McWaters plays a long ball to Jamie McCloy.  Jamie McCloy sees a run from Marcus Findlay.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Marcus Findlay has strayed offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Fort William FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Robert McQuistion finds Alex MacDonald with a short pass.  Alex MacDonald brings the ball forward, outpacing Rob MacMurdo.  

50' - Alex MacDonald spots a run from Brian MacGillivray.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Brian MacGillivray is able to control the ball.  Brian MacGillivray tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Brian MacGillivray for Greenock Morton!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

51' - Fort William FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Andy McCracken is going to be taken off.  Frank McCay is going to be brought on.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Eric McWatters will come off.  Gordon MacPherson is brought on from the bench.  

60' - Eddie McClintick sees Peter Owens making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Peter Owens runs on to the ball.  Peter Owens hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Brian MacGillivray pounces on the loose ball...Brian MacGillivray attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and Brian MacGillivray scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Greenock Morton player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jamie McCloy will come off.  Peter Dermott is going to be brought on.  

60' - Fort William FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ed McPhetridge is going to be taken off.  Anton Corson joins the game from the bench.  

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Joseph McWaters is going to be taken off.  Colin McCollister is brought on from the bench.  

68' - George McPhillips dispossesses Frank McCay and gains possession for his team.  Fort William FC attempt to counter.  George McPhillips spots a run from Marcus Findlay.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Marcus Findlay is unable to control the ball!  

71' - Robert McQuistion dispossesses Rob MacMurdo and takes the ball.  Robert McQuistion tries to use ball skills to beat George McPhillips, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Greenock Morton.  

72' - Robert McQuistion looks like he is struggling with an injury.  There is going to be a subsitution.  Robert McQuistion will come off.  John MacBeth stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but Martin Bruce intercepts and takes possession.  

73' - Martin Bruce sees Marcus Findlay making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Marcus Findlay is able to control the ball.  Marcus Findlay tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but Ian Cavanaugh stops the shot!  

77' - Ian Cavanaugh plays a long ball to Eric McAlpine.  Eric McAlpine slides the ball to Frank McCay.  Frank McCay slides the ball to Alex MacDonald.  Alex MacDonald attempts to speed past Marcus Findlay, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Greenock Morton.  

80' - Alex MacDonald finds Peter Owens with a long pass.  Peter Owens attempts to outskill Rob MacMurdo.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

82' - Michael McCready successfully tackles Peter Owens and takes the ball.  Michael McCready sees Marcus Findlay making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

86' - Michael McCready plays the ball to Gordon Lithgow.  Gordon Lithgow hits a shot from long range towards goal...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Fort William FC.  Dennis McCamy places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but opposing player Peter Owens takes possession.  

87' - Peter Owens brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Marcus Findlay, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Marcus Findlay the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Greenock Morton.  

92' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Greenock Morton 2 - 0 Fort William FC.