Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     KilmarnockKilmarnock
Computer Player Computer Player Matty Stringer Matty Stringer
Don StrachanD. Strachan70
G
1
G
72David JamesD. James
Yaroslav AzatskyiY. Azatskyi75
D
2
D
71Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone
Gavin MckinlayG. Mckinlay62
D
3
D
69Scott ThomsonS. Thomson
Sergio LimaS. Lima60
D
4
D
69Craig TelferC. Telfer
Gavin NivenG. Niven78
M
5
D
67Duncan TelferD. Telfer
Pedro AguilarP. Aguilar77
M
6captain
M
74Matt GoughM. Gough
Fausto AntonelliniF. Antonellini71
M
captain7
M
72Alex JamesA. James
Richard SounessR. Souness69
M
8
M
68Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith
Robert AndertonR. Anderton74
A
9
M
67Garry ClelandG. Cleland
Diogo VieiraD. Vieira73
A
10
A
83Tony PetersT. Peters
Callum McGroryC. McGrory73
A
11
A
71Kevin TelferK. Telfer
 
Stuart TelferS. Telfer72
A
12
A
70Richard GemmillR. Gemmill
Dominic McCoistD. McCoist66
M
13
G
66Scott DickovS. Dickov
Callum MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn65
M
14
M
64Don DickovD. Dickov

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 18,074 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Law.


0.00
Kilmarnock start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.26
Sergio Lima sees a break and surges forward. Sergio Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Souness. Richard Souness whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.24
Fausto Antonellini catches Matt Gough on the ankles. Fausto Antonellini is given a warning by the referee! Matt Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.40
Garry Cleland threads a neat ball through to Tony Peters. Tony Peters knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Mckinlay.
32.50
Gary Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex James. Alex James rushes past Gavin Mckinlay! Alex James cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Don Strachan!
33.43
Gavin Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Alex James. Gavin Mckinlay is given a warning by the referee! Alex James runs off the knock.
38.43
Yaroslav Azatskyi comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Telfer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Telfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.09
Yaroslav Azatskyi kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.37
Colin Johnstone clumsily knocks into Diogo Vieira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diogo Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.32
Tony Peters comes in with a late challenge on Callum McGrory. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum McGrory runs off the knock.
44.58
Gary Naysmith passes the ball forward to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Tony Peters. Tony Peters connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Gavin Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton makes an attacking run forward. Robert Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County have changed their lineup with Stuart Telfer replacing Gavin Mckinlay and Dominic McCoist replacing Gavin Niven. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ross County kick off and get the second half underway!
47.51
Fausto Antonellini flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Vieira collects the pass. Diogo Vieira skips past Craig Telfer! Diogo Vieira rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ross County!
53.48
Craig Telfer knocks the ball forward to Scott Thomson. Scott Thomson makes a simple pass to Tony Peters. Tony Peters plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Naysmith and advances towards the goal... Tony Peters shoots from just inside the box. Sergio Lima steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
54.27
Sergio Lima flicks a high pass forward. Dominic McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Dominic McCoist plays the ball forward to Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
55.47
Alex James comes in with a late challenge on Richard Souness. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.09
Gary Naysmith takes it forward alone. Gary Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.58
Ross County have made a substitution with Callum Meiklejohn replacing Richard Souness .
61.66
Yaroslav Azatskyi threads a neat ball through to Dominic McCoist. Dominic McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
63.43
Gary Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer edges inside the box! Kevin Telfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.53
Dominic McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Robert Anderton who gracefully takes it down. Robert Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar powers a header at goal but David James is on top of it.
73.47
Fausto Antonellini hacks Scott Thomson from behind! The referee warns Fausto Antonellini again to calm down! Scott Thomson runs off the knock.
81.45
Fausto Antonellini clumsily knocks into Alex James. The referee calls over Fausto Antonellini yet again and warns him to calm down! Alex James grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Callum McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory flicks the ball with his head. Callum McGrory scores for Ross County!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

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

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
32.2%
47.5%
20.3%

Scorers
Richard Souness 3
Pedro Aguilar 45
Diogo Vieira 48
Callum McGrory 90
Kevin Telfer 57, 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Telfer of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Don Strachan (GK)
6
2.Yaroslav Azatskyi (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Gavin Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4.Sergio Lima (DEF)
7
5.Gavin Niven (MID)
6
6.Pedro Aguilar (MID)goal scored
7
7.Fausto Antonellini (MID)
6
8.Richard Souness (MID)goal scored
7
9.Robert Anderton (ATT)
7
10.Diogo Vieira (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Callum McGrory (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Stuart Telfer (ATT)
6
13.Dominic McCoist (MID)
6
14.Callum Meiklejohn (MID)
6

1.David James (GK)
6
2.Colin Johnstone (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Scott Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Craig Telfer (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Telfer (DEF)
6
6.Matt Gough (MID)
6
7.Alex James (MID)yellow card
6
8.Gary Naysmith (MID)
8
9.Garry Cleland (MID)
6
10.Tony Peters (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Kevin Telfer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Richard Gemmill (ATT)
0
13.Scott Dickov (GK)
0
14.Don Dickov (MID)
0