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17/12/2030, Ainslie Park, Edinburgh, Scotland
League Cup, G5

The Spartans Vs Greenock Morton

The Spartans play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C McCrady (GK) , J McPhillips (CB) , G McWhinnie (CB) , D Stackpoole (CB) , P Mackie (RB) , G McCleod (LB) , E Rhind (CDM) , S Bruce (CAM) , A Gowans (RM) , E Bryce (LM) , I MacCormack (ST) And the subs are: A McCoubrey (CB) , G McGregor (CB) , G MacRae (CM) , C Carroll (CM) , J McSween (ST)

Greenock Morton play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: A McClymonds (GK) , H Russell (CB) , C MacGillivray (CB) , J McCalley (CB) , B McCornack (RB) , J McCorkel (LB) , A McNelly (CDM) , H Mullins (CAM) , I Neagle (RM) , E Johns (LM) , O Hayes (ST) And the subs are: J Murray (CB) , P Mullane (CB) , C Byrne (CM) , P Carver (CM) , T Walters (ST)

Welcome to Ainslie Park in Edinburgh, Scotland where The Spartans will face Greenock Morton.  This is a group stage match of the League Cup.  The attendance is 5000.

1' - The Spartans kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

7' - Peter Mackie spots a run from Ed Bryce.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ed Bryce takes the ball.  Ed Bryce takes a shot...but the shot is offtarget!

10' - Alen McClymonds finds Hayden Mullins with a long pass.  Hayden Mullins slides the ball to Ed Johns.  Ed Johns attempts to use his skills to beat Gordon McCleod and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

11' - Ed Johns crosses the ball, but Ed Rhind intercepts the ball.  

14' - Ed Rhind passes a long ball to Peter Mackie.  Peter Mackie fires a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

16' - Alen McClymonds hits the ball long to Hayden Mullins.  Hayden Mullins attempts to beat Darryl Stackpoole using his skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

19' - Peter Mackie dispossesses Hayden Mullins and takes possession.  Peter Mackie chips a long ball to Jamie McPhillips.  Jim McCalley tackles Jamie McPhillips and the ball goes loose.  Hayden Mullins tackles Iain MacCormack and takes the ball.  Hayden Mullins sees Ed Johns making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

23' - Alex Gowans slides the ball to Jamie McPhillips.  Jamie McPhillips finds Seth Bruce with a long ball.  Seth Bruce hits a shot from long range...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Ed Bryce is first to the ball...Ed Bryce attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Alen McClymonds gets down to stop the shot!  

25' - Alen McClymonds spots a run from Angus McNelly.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Angus McNelly is caught offside!  

29' - Alex Gowans hits the ball long to Seth Bruce.  Jim McCalley tackles Seth Bruce and takes possession.  Jim McCalley passes to Henry Russell.  Henry Russell sees a run from Hayden Mullins.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Hayden Mullins is able to control the ball.  Hayden Mullins hits a shot...and its in! It's a fine goal from Hayden Mullins for Greenock Morton!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

30' - The Spartans kick the ball off for the restart.  

34' - Darryl Stackpoole chips a long ball to Jamie McPhillips.  Jamie McPhillips crosses the ball and finds Seth Bruce.  Seth Bruce heads the ball towards the top corner...and Seth Bruce scores!  Its a goal for The Spartans!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

35' - Greenock Morton kick the ball off for the restart.  

38' - Angus McNelly slides the ball to Jamie McCorkel.  Jamie McCorkel plays a short pass to Iain Neagle.  Iain Neagle hits the ball long to Jamie McCorkel.  Jamie McCorkel sees Ed Johns making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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

46' - Greenock Morton kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gavin McWhinnie is going to be taken off.  Alex McCoubrey joins the game from the bench.  

58' - Darryl Stackpoole plays a short pass to Gordon McCleod.  Gordon McCleod tries to beat Bruce McCornack using his ball skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

58' - Gordon McCleod tries to hit a long range shot...and its in! It's a magnificent goal from Gordon McCleod for The Spartans!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

59' - Greenock Morton kick the ball off for the restart.  

63' - Hayden Mullins sees Ollie Hayes making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ollie Hayes takes the ball.  Ollie Hayes tries to place the ball past the keeper...but Charlie McCrady manages to stop the shot!  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Iain Neagle is going to be taken off.  Peter Carver is going to be brought on.  

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jim McCalley is going to be taken off.  Jamie Murray is brought on from the bench.  

72' - Greenock Morton try to launch a quick counter attack.  Ed Rhind successfully tackles Hayden Mullins and the ball goes loose.  The Spartans attempt a quick counter attack.  Henry Russell dispossesses Ed Rhind and gains possession for his team.  Iain MacCormack successfully tackles Henry Russell and takes the ball.  Iain MacCormack tries to use ball skills to beat Bruce McCornack and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

73' - Iain MacCormack sees Ed Bryce making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Ed Bryce is able to take the ball.  Ed Bryce takes a shot...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Ed Bryce for The Spartans!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

74' - Greenock Morton kick the ball off for the restart.  

77' - Darryl Stackpoole uses his pace to beat Peter Carver.  

81' - Ed Bryce sees Seth Bruce making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Seth Bruce can't get to the ball!  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jamie McCorkel is going to be taken off.  Patrick Mullane is brought on from the bench.  

85' - Alex McCoubrey finds Darryl Stackpoole with a long ball.  Darryl Stackpoole whips in a cross, but the ball misses everyone.  

87' - Hayden Mullins chips a long ball to Charles MacGillivray.  Charles MacGillivray sees a run from Ollie Hayes.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Ollie Hayes takes the ball.  Ollie Hayes fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Charlie McCrady!  

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



The match has ended The Spartans 3 - 1 Greenock Morton.