Match Report
| Ross County | Ross County |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alex Matteo | A. Matteo |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | David Rae | D. Rae | |||||||||
| Paul Gough | P. Gough | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | David Dickov | D. Dickov | |||||||||
| Andy Gemmell | A. Gemmell | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 |  | Sabri Chedli | S. Chedli | |||||||||
| Carlos Turpijn | C. Turpijn |  | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Callum Greig | C. Greig | |||||||||
| Stuart Booth | S. Booth | | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Scott McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Gavin Dickov | G. Dickov | | 52 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 61 | | David Liddell | D. Liddell | ||||||||
| Craig Matteo | C. Matteo | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Darren Stewart | D. Stewart |  | 47 | M | | 8 | | A | 45 | | Robert Neumann | R. Neumann | |||||||||
| Colin Davidson | C. Davidson | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 44 | | Marvin Mcleod | M. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Duncan Inglis | D. Inglis | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 43 | | Gavin James | G. James | |||||||||
| Duncan Henderson | D. Henderson | | 59 | A | | 11 | | | A | 42 | | Craig Johnstone | C. Johnstone | ||||||||
| Matt Mason | M. Mason | | 48 | D | | 12 | | M | 52 | | Richard Gough | R. Gough | |||||||||
| Stephen Law | S. Law | | 46 | D | | 13 | | M | 48 |  | Gianfranco Florio | G. Florio | |||||||||
| Callum Glass | C. Glass | | 45 | M | | 14 | | D | 44 | | Don Davidson | D. Davidson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by B.et |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 4,566 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
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 Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil McGrory.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stranraer get the match underway!
12.03
0-0Darren Stewart knocks the ball forward to Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Duncan Henderson is offside!
14.10
0-0Callum Greig punts the ball hopefully upfield. Craig Johnstone plays a one-two with Marvin Mcleod and advances towards the goal... Craig Johnstone tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.38
Dominic Hendry sees Robert Neumann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Neumann makes a pass forward but Marvin Mcleod is yards offside!
18.14
Sabri Chedli threads a neat ball through to Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry makes a probing pass to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
24.27
0-0Dominic Hendry clumsily knocks into Gavin Dickov. Dominic Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Dickov runs off the knock.
26.38
0-0Gavin Dickov comes in with a late challenge on David Liddell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.37
Dominic Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Gavin James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Mcleod. Marvin Mcleod connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.43
0-1Dominic Hendry brings the ball forward. Dominic Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Alex Matteo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.33
0-1Gavin Dickov hits a low pass to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
38.46
Craig Matteo knocks the ball forward to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
42.24
Darren Stewart sees space and advances. Darren Stewart shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
44.49
Dominic Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Alex Matteo.
45.00
0-1Dominic Hendry takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gavin Dickov gets to the ball and clears it up field.
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. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ross County kick off and get the second half underway!
48.32
Sabri Chedli kicks a strong pass forward to David Liddell. David Liddell sees Craig Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Mcleod. Marvin Mcleod is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
49.06
0-1Gavin Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.14
0-1Craig Matteo takes it forward alone. Craig Matteo skips past Scott McCoist! Craig Matteo takes a shot at goal but Sabri Chedli is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
54.40
Callum Greig threads the ball through to Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Gavin James who brings the ball under control. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Gemmell.
60.27
Craig Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson skips past Sabri Chedli! Some silky footwork from Colin Davidson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Scott McCoist is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
61.58
0-1Callum Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Mcleod who brings the ball under control. Marvin Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Robert Neumann. Carlos Turpijn clumsily knocks into Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
65.40
Darren Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Inglis. Duncan Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Henderson but he's offside!
66.14
Carlos Turpijn hacks David Liddell from behind! Carlos Turpijn is warned by the referee! David Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.11
Carlos Turpijn threads a neat ball through to Darren Stewart. Seeing a gap ahead, Darren Stewart plays the ball forward to Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.26
David Liddell clumsily knocks into Darren Stewart. The referee brings David Liddell to one side and gives him a warning! Darren Stewart runs off the knock.
78.43
Craig Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henderson but the linesman indicates offside!
81.07
Carlos Turpijn takes it forward alone. Carlos Turpijn knocks the ball forward to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson cuts inside the box! Duncan Henderson tries a spectacular strike. Duncan Henderson scores for Ross County!!
84.08
Darren Stewart clumsily knocks into David Liddell. The referee calls over Darren Stewart and shows him a yellow card! David Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.09
1-1Duncan Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Sabri Chedli. Duncan Henderson is given a warning by the referee! Sabri Chedli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Darren Stewart makes a simple pass to Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Colin Davidson provides some space. He shoots at goal but David Rae reads it well. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
19.3%
43.4%
37.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Hendry of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Matteo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Turpijn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stuart Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Dickov (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Craig Matteo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Darren Stewart (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Colin Davidson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Duncan Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Henderson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Matt Mason (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Law (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Glass (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Rae (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sabri Chedli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Callum Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott McCoist (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | David Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dominic Hendry (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Robert Neumann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Marvin Mcleod (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Gough (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gianfranco Florio (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Davidson (DEF) | 0 | |