Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 4,697 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Neil McGrory.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Neil McGrory.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Ross County kicking off!
2.51
0-0Colin Hutchison laces a weighted ball forward to Callum Burley. Callum Burley shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.07
0-0Colin Hutchison plays the ball forward to Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
6.53
Richard Bremner threads a neat ball through to Alex Hansen. Alex Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
8.20
Alex Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.13
Colin Hutchison sees Kevin McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
18.46
0-1Callum Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hutchison collects the pass. Colin Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Kevin McNeill collects the pass. Kevin McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.08
Alex Hansen threads the ball through to Callum Burley. Callum Burley advances inside the box! Callum Burley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper, Alex Matteo, sees it late!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
30.42
Stuart Hansen sees Alex Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.08
Callum Mcinnes hits it upfield. Andy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
38.24
0-2Colin Hutchison flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Hutchison who takes it down. Duncan Hutchison runs straight at the defence! Duncan Hutchison strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
40.50
Colin Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Callum Burley. Callum Burley plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Caldwell and advances towards the goal... Callum Burley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Alex Matteo. Excellent save.
44.16
Callum Mcinnes hits a low pass to Alex Hansen. Alex Hansen knocks the ball forward to Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Matteo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Partick Thistle kick off and get the second half underway!
51.21
Callum Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Alex Hansen comfortably collects the pass. Alex Hansen makes an attacking run forward. Alex Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell beats his man to it with a header. Alex Matteo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.25
Gavin Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.26
0-2Gavin Dickov makes a simple pass to Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball strikes Eddy Serredszum's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
58.58
0-2It's a corner kick. Gavin Dickov kicks a low ball out wide. Duncan Hutchison gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
59.34
With imagination, Craig Matteo plays the ball forward to Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson runs straight at the defence! Colin Davidson shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
60.35
0-2Partick Thistle have made a substitution with Florian Murati replacing Duncan Hutchison .
63.26
Craig Matteo knocks the ball forward to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.13
0-2Alex Hansen clumsily knocks into Darren Stewart. Alex Hansen is shown the yellow card! Darren Stewart runs off the knock.
66.23
Colin Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Burley. Callum Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alex Matteo manages to gather it.
69.45
Colin Davidson catches Stuart Hansen on the ankles. The referee calls over Colin Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Hansen runs off the knock.
71.41
Andy Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Craig Matteo controls it well on his chest. Craig Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis cuts inside the box! Duncan Inglis side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.28
Alex Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Burley. Callum Burley heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
79.40
0-2Duncan Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Callum Mcinnes. The referee warns Duncan Henderson to calm down! Callum Mcinnes runs off the knock.
81.17
0-2With great vision, Craig Matteo plays the ball forward to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson makes a probing pass to Duncan Inglis but he's offside!
84.51
Callum Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hutchison. Colin Hutchison surges forward with the ball. Colin Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alex Matteo with no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
32.1%
42.9%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Callum Burley of Partick Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Matteo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Gemmell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Carlos Turpijn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Matteo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Darren Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Davidson (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Duncan Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Henderson (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Matt Mason (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Law (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Glass (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dominic Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddy Serredszum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Mcinnes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Richard Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Hansen (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Colin Hutchison (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Duncan Hutchison (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Andy Caldwell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Callum Burley (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Kevin McNeill (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | David Greig (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Mcallister (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Florian Murati (MID) | 6 | |