Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Queen of the SouthQueen of the South
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec HansenA. Hansen51
G
captain1
G
53Alec FergusonA. Ferguson
Gavin ElliottG. Elliott56
D
2
D
66John StrachanJ. Strachan
Rodrigo NascimentoR. Nascimento51
D
3
D
64Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith
Harvey MendoncaH. Mendonca47
D
4
D
51John GemmillJ. Gemmill
Ger GronkjaerG. Gronkjaer45
D
5
D
49Dominic McallisterD. Mcallister
Dominic GoughD. Gough49
M
6captain
D
48Kevin RaeK. Rae
Duncan ColeD. Cole45
M
7
M
63Neil HopkinN. Hopkin
Paul MatteoP. Matteo64
A
8
M
59Jose GarciaJ. Garcia
Richard GemmillR. Gemmill55
A
9
M
57Alec JohnstoneA. Johnstone
Scott NivenS. Niven52
A
10
A
74Andy ThomsonA. Thomson
Don InglisD. Inglis51
A
11
A
50Richard MorrisonR. Morrison
 
Paul RaeP. Rae46
A
12
M
52Gavin GoughG. Gough
Carlo StrasserC. Strasser45
G
13
G
51Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn
Stephen BurleyS. Burley45
D
14
A
46Dominic DalglishD. Dalglish

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 4,205 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mason.


0.00
Queen of the South kick off and get the first half underway!
8.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Rae laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin makes a probing pass to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison deftly passes the ball to Andy Thomson, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Andy Thomson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Harvey Mendonca is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
9.47
Duncan Cole hits a low pass to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill advances inside the box! Richard Gemmill cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ross County!
12.17
Paul Naysmith brings the ball forward. Paul Naysmith sees space and advances. Paul Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.28
With imagination, Dominic Gough plays the ball forward to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alec Ferguson smothers it!
16.15
Duncan Cole brings the ball forward. Duncan Cole plays a quick one-two with Scott Niven and rushes in on goal... Duncan Cole cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.52
Duncan Cole makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Cole runs straight at the defence! Duncan Cole cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.31
John Strachan plays the ball forward to Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin plays the ball forward to Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
36.52
Duncan Cole hacks Jose Garcia from behind! Duncan Cole is given a warning by the referee! Jose Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.07
Neil Hopkin makes a simple pass to Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson edges inside the box! Andy Thomson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Andy Thomson scores for Queen of the South!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Billy Meiklejohn replacing Jose Garcia. The Queen of the South players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Ross County start the second half!
47.08
Alec Johnstone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alec Johnstone shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
53.08
Dominic Mcallister barges into Richard Gemmill. Dominic Mcallister is warned by the referee! Richard Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.31
Dominic Mcallister breaks forward. Dominic Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
60.12
Queen of the South have made a substitution with Dominic Dalglish replacing Richard Morrison .
65.22
Ger Gronkjaer kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole flicks a high pass forward. Paul Matteo collects the pass. Paul Matteo plays a scrappy one-two with Don Inglis and advances towards the goal... Paul Matteo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Alec Ferguson is on top of his game. Well saved!
75.52
John Strachan makes a probing pass to Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Billy Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.51
Seeing Harvey Mendonca's run, Ger Gronkjaer quickly throws the ball into his path. Harvey Mendonca hits a low pass to Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Inglis. Some good footwork from Don Inglis provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Queen of the South
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
31.3%
41.8%
26.9%

Scorers
Richard Gemmill 9
Andy Thomson 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Cole of Ross County

Match Ratings
1.Alec Hansen (GK)
6
2.Gavin Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Rodrigo Nascimento (DEF)
6
4.Harvey Mendonca (DEF)
6
5.Ger Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Gough (MID)
6
7.Duncan Cole (MID)
9
8.Paul Matteo (ATT)
6
9.Richard Gemmill (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Scott Niven (ATT)
6
11.Don Inglis (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Rae (ATT)
0
13.Carlo Strasser (GK)
0
14.Stephen Burley (DEF)
0

1.Alec Ferguson (GK)
6
2.John Strachan (DEF)
6
3.Paul Naysmith (DEF)
7
4.John Gemmill (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Mcallister (DEF)
8
6.Kevin Rae (DEF)
6
7.Neil Hopkin (MID)
7
8.Jose Garcia (MID)
6
9.Alec Johnstone (MID)
7
10.Andy Thomson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Richard Morrison (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Gough (MID)
0
13.Billy Meiklejohn (GK)
6
14.Dominic Dalglish (ATT)
6