MORTON Cup Match Goes Ahead Behind Closed Doors | Updated With Result

13 July, 2021 | Morton

MORTON’S league cup tie against East Kilbride went ahead at Cappielow but without a crowd.

Uncertainty had surrounded the match following a covid outbreak among the Greenock squad which led to cancellation of Morton’s first game of the tournament against Stranraer.

Tonight’s game finished goal-less after normal time; Morton won 5:4 on penalties/

The club had stated on its website this afternoon: “The club have liaised with the SPFL on the issue, and while we have raised concerns around the safety of the game going ahead at Cappielow, the SPFL have insisted that since we have enough signed and tested players of all ages available to play, it should take place as planned.

“This situation is different from Saturday when we did not have enough players to field a team against Stranraer due to covid issues.”

Those affected by the virus or who have been identified as close contacts are self-isolating.

A deep clean of the stadium has also been carried out over the last two days to try and minimise the risk.

The club’s statement continued: “Tonight’s match will be behind closed doors. Despite being instructed that the game should go ahead, we do not feel it would be responsible to put supporters at risk by allowing them to attend Cappielow.”

The match was streamed online.

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