Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     BrechinBrechin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart McGroryS. McGrory55
G
1
G
60Andy MortonA. Morton
Paul GoughP. Gough58
D
2
D
62Craig LawC. Law
Andy GemmellA. Gemmell54
D
3
D
56Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes
Carlos TurpijnC. Turpijn50
D
4
D
48Scott CollinsS. Collins
Stuart BoothS. Booth49
D
5
M
58Helder FonsecaH. Fonseca
Gavin DickovG. Dickov52
M
captain6captain
M
57Billy NaysmithB. Naysmith
Craig MatteoC. Matteo49
M
7
M
45Billy RitchieB. Ritchie
Darren StewartD. Stewart47
M
8
M
45Paul MortonP. Morton
Colin DavidsonC. Davidson63
A
9
A
69Dominic GallacherD. Gallacher
Duncan InglisD. Inglis61
A
10
A
45Paul HopkinP. Hopkin
Fabian Natale SignoriF. Signori52
A
11
A
43Richard MeiklejohnR. Meiklejohn
 
Matt MasonM. Mason48
D
12
G
59Kevin JohnstoneK. Johnstone
Matjaz BellucciM. Bellucci46
D
13
D
45Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone
Stephen LawS. Law46
D
14
D
43Danny WindassD. Windass

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Brechin. A crowd of 4,706 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Sullivan.


0.00
Brechin start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.41
Craig Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ross County!
14.13
Billy Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Gallacher who takes it down. Dominic Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Stuart Booth.
15.27
It's a corner kick which Billy Naysmith takes quickly, playing the ball short to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Stuart Booth happens to be in the right place to block it.
16.07
Gavin Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Natale Signori. Fabian Natale Signori finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.42
Craig Matteo catches Billy Ritchie on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.37
Craig Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Natale Signori who takes it down. Fabian Natale Signori plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Davidson and advances towards the goal... Fabian Natale Signori side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.54
Helder Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Gallacher who takes it down. Dominic Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.13
With great vision, Craig Matteo plays the ball forward to Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson cuts inside the box! Colin Davidson tries a spectacular strike. Andy Morton gets down and covers it.
32.03
Helder Fonseca changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Helder Fonseca edges inside the box! Helder Fonseca shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.20
Billy Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.11
Craig Matteo sees a break and surges forward. Craig Matteo plays the ball forward to Colin Davidson who has made a great run into the box. Colin Davidson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Andy Morton. Excellent save.
45.00
Billy Naysmith makes a simple pass to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County get the second half underway!
47.49
Helder Fonseca makes a probing pass to Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Stuart McGrory. Excellent save.
53.45
With great vision, Craig Law plays the ball forward to Billy Ritchie. Billy Ritchie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.27
Gavin Dickov passes the ball forward to Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.49
Helder Fonseca makes a probing pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin plays a one-two with Richard Meiklejohn and rushes in on goal... Paul Hopkin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.12
Craig Matteo knocks the ball forward to Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
65.09
Billy Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Billy Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
67.34
Neil Mcinnes hits a low pass to Billy Ritchie. Billy Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.13
Andy Gemmell makes a simple pass to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Signori collects the pass. Fabian Natale Signori shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
73.15
Stuart Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo passes the ball forward to Fabian Natale Signori. Fabian Natale Signori shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
77.35
Darren Stewart catches Helder Fonseca on the ankles. Darren Stewart is shown the yellow card! Helder Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.52
Paul Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
79.35
Fabian Natale Signori catches Scott Collins on the ankles. Fabian Natale Signori is shown the yellow card! Scott Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.42
Andy Gemmell darts forward. Andy Gemmell threads the ball through to Fabian Natale Signori. Fabian Natale Signori finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.21
Stuart Booth threads a neat ball through to Darren Stewart. Darren Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Colin Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Andy Morton manages to gather it easily.
87.46
Carlos Turpijn barges into Paul Hopkin. The referee calls over Carlos Turpijn and warns him to calm down! Paul Hopkin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.47
Darren Stewart makes a probing pass to Fabian Natale Signori. Fabian Natale Signori deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Inglis but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Duncan Inglis clumsily knocks into Scott Collins. The referee warns Duncan Inglis to calm down! Scott Collins runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Brechin
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
29.5%
46.2%
24.4%

Scorers
Colin Davidson 4
Helder Fonseca 32
Paul Hopkin 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Helder Fonseca of Brechin

Match Ratings
1.Stuart McGrory (GK)
6
2.Paul Gough (DEF)
6
3.Andy Gemmell (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Turpijn (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Booth (DEF)
7
6.Gavin Dickov (MID)
6
7.Craig Matteo (MID)yellow card
7
8.Darren Stewart (MID)yellow card
6
9.Colin Davidson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Duncan Inglis (ATT)
7
11.Fabian Natale Signori (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Matt Mason (DEF)
0
13.Matjaz Bellucci (DEF)
0
14.Stephen Law (DEF)
0

1.Andy Morton (GK)
7
2.Craig Law (DEF)
6
3.Neil Mcinnes (DEF)
6
4.Scott Collins (DEF)
6
5.Helder Fonseca (MID)goal scored
9
6.Billy Naysmith (MID)
7
7.Billy Ritchie (MID)
7
8.Paul Morton (MID)
6
9.Dominic Gallacher (ATT)
6
10.Paul Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Richard Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Johnstone (GK)
0
13.Colin Johnstone (DEF)
0
14.Danny Windass (DEF)
0