Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Stirling AlbionStirling Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart McGroryS. McGrory55
G
1
G
56John JohnstoneJ. Johnstone
Paul GoughP. Gough58
D
2
D
61Matt BurleyM. Burley
Andy GemmellA. Gemmell54
D
3
D
54Stuart InglisS. Inglis
Carlos TurpijnC. Turpijn50
D
4
D
53Dominic DickovD. Dickov
Stuart BoothS. Booth49
D
5captain
M
60Alex StrachanA. Strachan
Gavin DickovG. Dickov52
M
captain6
M
52Craig CollinsC. Collins
Craig MatteoC. Matteo49
M
7
M
49Dianbobo LachuerD. Lachuer
Marc-Vivien DelmotteM. Delmotte48
M
8
M
48Don InglisD. Inglis
Colin DavidsonC. Davidson63
A
9
A
59Kevin SullivanK. Sullivan
Duncan InglisD. Inglis61
A
10
A
56Gaspar VianaG. Viana
Fabian Natale SignoriF. Signori52
A
11
A
51Gavin McNeillG. McNeill
 
Matt MasonM. Mason48
D
12
A
51Andy DickovA. Dickov
Darren StewartD. Stewart47
M
13
G
49Scott ThomsonS. Thomson
Matjaz BellucciM. Bellucci46
D
14
M
47Garry MasonG. Mason

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 4,719 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Mason.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ross County get the match underway!
3.21
Andy Gemmell pushes mid-way up the pitch. Andy Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Colin Davidson who brings the ball under control. Colin Davidson shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.36
Fabian Natale Signori clumsily knocks into Matt Burley. Fabian Natale Signori is shown the yellow card! Matt Burley carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.50
Matt Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Collins. Craig Collins makes a simple pass to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
16.37
Gavin Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
22.18
With some swift thinking, Marc-Vivien Delmotte plays the ball forward to Fabian Natale Signori. Fabian Natale Signori knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.27
Stuart Booth sees Gavin Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Natale Signori. Fabian Natale Signori skips past Dominic Dickov! Some good footwork from Fabian Natale Signori provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
26.14
Gavin McNeill barges into Paul Gough. Gavin McNeill is warned by the referee! Paul Gough grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.46
Gavin Dickov threads a neat ball through to Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis knocks the ball forward, putting Fabian Natale Signori through on goal. Some superb footwork from Fabian Natale Signori provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
34.41
Stuart Inglis sees Dianbobo Lachuer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dianbobo Lachuer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.54
Don Inglis makes a probing pass to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
40.36
Carlos Turpijn passes the ball forward to Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Dickov plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Inglis and advances towards the goal... Gavin Dickov comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Andy Gemmell threads the ball through to Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Colin Davidson controls it well on his chest. Colin Davidson threads the ball through to Duncan Inglis but he's offside!
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. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stirling Albion get the second half underway!
47.13
Craig Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
48.47
Marc-Vivien Delmotte flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Signori controls it well on his chest. Fabian Natale Signori whips in a cross ball towards Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
53.25
Carlos Turpijn breaks forward. Carlos Turpijn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Signori controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Fabian Natale Signori strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
54.02
Don Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana connects with a diving header. Good keeping from Stuart McGrory as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
55.16
It's a corner kick which Craig Collins takes quickly, playing the ball short to Dominic Dickov. Dominic Dickov rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
63.35
Andy Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Marc-Vivien Delmotte. Marc-Vivien Delmotte decides to run forward with the ball. Marc-Vivien Delmotte knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.40
Marc-Vivien Delmotte threads a neat ball through to Fabian Natale Signori. Fabian Natale Signori kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Davidson but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.06
Andy Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Dickov controls it well on his chest. Gavin Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis shoots from distance. Magnificent save by John Johnstone!
84.36
Stuart Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Inglis. Don Inglis knocks the ball forward to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
87.27
Don Inglis sees space and advances. Don Inglis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
89.54
Stuart Inglis knocks the ball forward to Craig Collins. Craig Collins sees space and advances. Craig Collins shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Stirling Albion
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
33.8%
36.5%
29.7%

Scorers
Gavin Dickov 40
Colin Davidson 63
Gavin McNeill 37

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Dickov of Ross County

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

1.John Johnstone (GK)
7
2.Matt Burley (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Inglis (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Alex Strachan (MID)
6
6.Craig Collins (MID)
6
7.Dianbobo Lachuer (MID)
6
8.Don Inglis (MID)
7
9.Kevin Sullivan (ATT)
6
10.Gaspar Viana (ATT)
6
11.Gavin McNeill (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Andy Dickov (ATT)
0
13.Scott Thomson (GK)
0
14.Garry Mason (MID)
0