Match Report
| Ross County | Ross County |  |  | Clyde | Clyde | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alec Hansen | A. Hansen |  | 51 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 47 | | Callum Davidson | C. Davidson | |||||||
| Don Dickov | D. Dickov | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Stephen Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Gavin Elliott | G. Elliott | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Gavin Rae | G. Rae | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Nascimento | R. Nascimento |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Alex Johnstone | A. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Ger Gronkjaer | G. Gronkjaer |  | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Richard Law | R. Law | |||||||||
| Dominic Gough | D. Gough | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Gavin Davidson | G. Davidson | |||||||||
| Craig McGrory | C. McGrory | | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Don McStay | D. McStay | |||||||||
| Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | | 64 | A | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Stuart McNeill | S. McNeill | |||||||||
| Richard Gemmill | R. Gemmill | | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 |  | Marcus Merson | M. Merson | |||||||||
| Scott Niven | S. Niven | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Gary Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Don Inglis | D. Inglis | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | John Hendry | J. Hendry | |||||||||
| Carlo Strasser | C. Strasser |  | 45 | G | | 12 | | M | 48 | | Martin Van De Looi | M. Van De Looi | |||||||||
| Stephen Burley | S. Burley | | 45 | D | | 13 | | M | 46 | | Alec Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Luis Ribeiro | L. Ribeiro | | 43 | M | | 14 | | A | 45 | | Paul Davidson | P. Davidson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Clyde. A crowd of 4,703 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Ritchie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Ritchie.
0.00
0-0Clyde kick off and get the first half underway!
8.12
0-0Gavin Rae surges forward with the ball. Gavin Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.49
0-1Richard Law knocks the ball forward to Don McStay. Don McStay makes a probing pass to Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson skips past Rodrigo Nascimento! Marcus Merson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.52
0-1Stuart McNeill clumsily knocks into Craig McGrory. The referee warns Stuart McNeill to calm down! Craig McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.24
0-1Craig McGrory passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo rushes past Stephen Bremner! Paul Matteo rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Gavin Rae. Excellent block.
24.46
Gavin Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Without breaking stride, Craig McGrory plays the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven plays a quick one-two with Richard Gemmill and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Scott Niven provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ross County!
28.56
Ger Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory collects the pass. Craig McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.49
2-1Stuart McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hendry collects the pass. Gary Hendry shoots from distance. Alec Hansen gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
40.48
2-1Stuart McNeill runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stuart McNeill knocks the ball forward to Gary Hendry but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.19
Gavin Rae passes the ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson threads a neat ball through to John Hendry. John Hendry plays a one-two with Gary Hendry and advances towards the goal... John Hendry tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Alec Hansen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. Clyde also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clyde players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Ross County kick off the second half!
47.19
Gavin Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, John Hendry. John Hendry shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Hendry!
54.04
Craig McGrory makes a simple pass to Don Inglis. Don Inglis knocks the ball forward to Paul Matteo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.31
Gavin Elliott makes a probing pass to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Don Inglis who brings the ball under control. Don Inglis skips past Gavin Rae! Don Inglis tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
57.48
Gavin Elliott breaks forward. Gavin Elliott threads a neat ball through to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
63.34
2-3Marcus Merson comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Nascimento. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Nascimento runs off the knock.
65.50
Craig McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo knocks the ball forward, putting Richard Gemmill through on goal. Richard Gemmill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
66.43
Stuart McNeill flicks a high pass forward to John Hendry who brings the ball under control. John Hendry shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
69.43
2-4Gavin Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Nascimento.
77.30
Don McStay flicks a high pass forward. John Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
78.50
Gavin Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, John Hendry. John Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Nascimento.
79.52
Craig McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Paul Matteo who brings the ball under control. Paul Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill but the linesman indicates offside!
89.08
Stephen Bremner flicks a high ball forward to Stuart McNeill who takes it down. Stuart McNeill passes the ball forward to Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson knocks in a cross ball towards John Hendry. John Hendry rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Don McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson plays a one-two with John Hendry and advances towards the goal... Marcus Merson rockets a shot on goal but somehow Alec Hansen manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.2%
61.8%
Play Area
36.8%
44.1%
19.1%
Scorers
| Scott Niven 24 Richard Gemmill 29 | Marcus Merson 9 John Hendry 42, 47, 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Hendry of Clyde |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ger Gronkjaer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Gemmill (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Scott Niven (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Don Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlo Strasser (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Burley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Ribeiro (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Callum Davidson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Davidson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Don McStay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marcus Merson (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Gary Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Hendry (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Martin Van De Looi (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec Collins (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Davidson (ATT) | 0 | |