Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     East FifeEast Fife
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart McGroryS. McGrory55
G
1
G
55Joao VieiraJ. Vieira
Paul GoughP. Gough58
D
2
D
63Patricio Ben AskarP. Ben Askar
Andy GemmellA. Gemmell54
D
3
D
53Jamie ThirlwellJ. Thirlwell
Carlos TurpijnC. Turpijn50
D
4
D
51Garry BoothG. Booth
Stuart BoothS. Booth49
D
5
M
65Don InglisD. Inglis
Craig MatteoC. Matteo49
M
captain6
M
64Don BremnerD. Bremner
Marc-Vivien DelmotteM. Delmotte48
M
7captain
M
58Gary InglisG. Inglis
Darren StewartD. Stewart47
M
8
M
55Colin ElliottC. Elliott
Colin DavidsonC. Davidson63
A
9
A
62Gary CampbellG. Campbell
Duncan InglisD. Inglis61
A
10
A
61Oswaldo LeboeufO. Leboeuf
Fabian Natale SignoriF. Signori52
A
11
A
48Neil NivenN. Niven
 
Matt MasonM. Mason48
D
12
M
53Gary HutchisonG. Hutchison
Matjaz BellucciM. Bellucci46
D
13
M
53Alec McGroryA. McGrory
Stephen LawS. Law46
D
14
M
53Wes McManamanW. McManaman

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to East Fife. A crowd of 4,382 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil McGrory.


0.00
The whistle blows and East Fife get the match underway!
3.50
Darren Stewart catches Don Inglis on the ankles. The referee calls over Darren Stewart and shows him a yellow card! Don Inglis stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.10
Craig Matteo threads a neat ball through to Fabian Natale Signori. Fabian Natale Signori shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
8.53
Andy Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Stewart. With imagination, Darren Stewart laces a through ball forward to Fabian Natale Signori. Fabian Natale Signori knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Ben Askar.
9.10
Colin Elliott catches Craig Matteo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Matteo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.27
Andy Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Stewart. Darren Stewart flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Inglis who takes it down. Duncan Inglis shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
12.33
Carlos Turpijn chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo knocks the ball forward to Fabian Natale Signori. Fabian Natale Signori makes a defence splitting pass to Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.48
Andy Gemmell darts forward. Andy Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Inglis who takes it down. Duncan Inglis advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Duncan Inglis provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.50
With vision, Darren Stewart laces a weighted ball forward to Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson plays a one-two with Duncan Inglis and rushes in on goal... Colin Davidson rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.45
Darren Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Signori controls it well on his chest. Fabian Natale Signori finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.53
Carlos Turpijn threads the ball through to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson plays a quick one-two with Duncan Inglis and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Colin Davidson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.54
Carlos Turpijn catches Gary Campbell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Campbell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.49
Darren Stewart sees Fabian Natale Signori in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian Natale Signori sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.08
Don Inglis laces a weighted ball forward to Oswaldo Leboeuf. Oswaldo Leboeuf shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Stuart McGrory.
31.24
It's a corner kick which Colin Elliott takes quickly, playing the ball short to Oswaldo Leboeuf. Oswaldo Leboeuf flicks the ball on with his first touch. Colin Elliott shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
38.57
Marc-Vivien Delmotte catches Gary Inglis on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Inglis stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.40
Darren Stewart clumsily knocks into Don Inglis. The referee calls over Darren Stewart and warns him to calm down! Don Inglis stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Ross County kicking off!
47.52
Don Bremner takes it forward alone. Don Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Niven. Neil Niven takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.50
Gary Inglis makes an attacking run forward. Gary Inglis plays a one-two with Oswaldo Leboeuf and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gary Inglis provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Andy Gemmell's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
53.54
Corner kick to East Fife. Don Inglis plays it out to the edge of the box. Jamie Thirlwell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.30
Don Bremner makes a simple pass to Oswaldo Leboeuf. Oswaldo Leboeuf edges inside the box! Oswaldo Leboeuf rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.41
Fabian Natale Signori catches Jamie Thirlwell on the ankles. Fabian Natale Signori is shown the yellow card! Jamie Thirlwell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.28
Don Inglis makes a simple pass to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Niven. Neil Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.13
Andy Gemmell sees Craig Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.07
East Fife have made a substitution with Wes McManaman replacing Neil Niven .
65.42
Don Bremner passes the ball forward to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
71.05
Gary Inglis hacks Craig Matteo from behind! The referee brings Gary Inglis to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.52
Gary Inglis makes a probing pass to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
79.51
Patricio Ben Askar threads a neat ball through to Don Bremner. Don Bremner advances with the ball. Don Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Wes McManaman. Wes McManaman powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
81.37
Gary Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell threads a neat, attacking ball through to Oswaldo Leboeuf. Some good footwork from Oswaldo Leboeuf provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
85.46
Oswaldo Leboeuf barges into Carlos Turpijn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Turpijn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Jamie Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Inglis. Gary Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes McManaman. Wes McManaman plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Campbell and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Wes McManaman provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

East Fife
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
8
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
3
Yellow Cards
4
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
32.5%
45%
22.5%

Scorers
Fabian Natale Signori 27
Oswaldo Leboeuf 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oswaldo Leboeuf of East Fife

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

1.Joao Vieira (GK)
6
2.Patricio Ben Askar (DEF)
6
3.Jamie Thirlwell (DEF)
6
4.Garry Booth (DEF)
6
5.Don Inglis (MID)
6
6.Don Bremner (MID)
8
7.Gary Inglis (MID)
7
8.Colin Elliott (MID)yellow card
5
9.Gary Campbell (ATT)
7
10.Oswaldo Leboeuf (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Neil Niven (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Hutchison (MID)
0
13.Alec McGrory (MID)
0
14.Wes McManaman (MID)
6