Match 42   Greenock Morton 4–0 Falkirk

Greenock Morton were completely dominant, racing into a 4–0 halftime lead and comfortably seeing the game out.

• 2’ – Sergio La Rosa (GM)
  Early goal after Tyler Morton exploited space down the flank.

• 20’ – Casper Terho (GM)
  Powerful strike into the bottom corner.

• 25’ – Casper Terho (GM)
  Calm finish after rounding the keeper.

• 45’ – Sergio La Rosa (GM)
  Strong header at the back post to cap a ruthless first half.

No goals after the break, but Morton remained in control throughout.

Key Performers

• ⭐ Man of the Match: Casper Terho (GM)
  Two goals, constant danger, and excellent movement from midfield.

• Sergio La Rosa (GM)
  Two goals, three shots, and a constant aerial threat.

• Bill Smith & Colin Hendry (GM)
  Solid defensively, shutting down Falkirk’s limited attacks.

Tactical Notes

• Both teams started 4-3-3 (Normal), but Morton’s midfield overwhelmed Falkirk early.

• Falkirk were forced into an early substitution (1’) with David Speedie injured, disrupting their attacking plan.

• Falkirk’s late switch to Press (80’) came far far too late to influence the match.  35 minutes too late really.

• Morton’s defense allowed just 1 shot and 1 shot on target all game.

Statistics That Tell the Story

• Shots: GM 7 – 1 FAL

• Shots on Target: GM 6 – 1 FAL

• Possession efficiency (Avg SL%): GM 59 – 57 FAL

• Clean sheet for John Smith with minimal work required.

Overall Verdict

A clinical, one-sided performance from Greenock Morton.
Early goals broke Falkirk’s resistance, and the match was effectively decided before halftime.
Morton looked sharper, more composed, and far better balanced in all areas of the pitch.

FALKIRK remaon on 1st place in Div 3.   
But just 1 win in last 6 games may have sesl longstanding good bloke Andy Shaw rattled.
 

Queens Park (QP) and Greenock Morton (GM), with QP winning 5-1.

Some key highlights from the match include:

• Kris Faulkner was named Man of the Match, contributing heavily with great assists and a couple of shots on target.

• Victor Campenaerts scored two goals, helping seal the win for Queens Park.

• John Smith, the goalkeeper for Greenock Morton, had a tough game, saving 7 shots but allowing 5 goals in total.

• Greenock Morton only managed 3 shots on target, and despite a late goal from Joaquin Larrivey, couldn't mount a comeback.

Queens Park dominated possession with 68% average SL%, while Morton only managed 42%. The game also saw 1 yellow card for Virgil van Dijk (GM).

The action seems pretty one-sided, especially in the first half, with Queens Park leading 4-0 at halftime.

What stood out to you about this match?   
NO WINS IN SEVEN matches now.

GM need get their Div 3 season back on track pronto......