Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Craig MortonC. Morton59
G
1captain
G
65Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo
Linus WeigelL. Weigel66
D
2
D
69Antonio CamposA. Campos
Ernest ArveladzeE. Arveladze61
D
3
D
69Francisco SotoF. Soto
Craig BoothC. Booth59
D
4
D
68Alec NivenA. Niven
Matt DavidsonM. Davidson62
M
captain5
M
77Kemal FentonK. Fenton
Craig McCoistC. McCoist61
M
6
M
63Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez56
M
7
M
62Colin GallacherC. Gallacher
Matt GreigM. Greig55
M
8
M
58Richard GreigR. Greig
Matt HopkinM. Hopkin68
A
9
A
68Neil SullivanN. Sullivan
Andy MortonA. Morton66
A
10
A
62Nigel PlowrightN. Plowright
Billy MatteoB. Matteo62
A
11
A
53Stuart DavidsonS. Davidson
 
David MorrisonD. Morrison56
A
12
D
66Stephen McinnesS. Mcinnes
Jose Javier CarrascoJ. Carrasco56
G
13
D
62Gareth SheringhamG. Sheringham
Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay54
M
14
D
57Neil RaeN. Rae

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 9,126 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ross County and Partick Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Cleland.


0.00
Partick Thistle kick off and get the match underway!
2.32
Matt Greig decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.33
Stuart Davidson sees space and advances. Stuart Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
9.20
Richard Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
10.37
Richard Greig barges into Craig McCoist. The referee calls over Richard Greig and warns him to calm down! Craig McCoist carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.45
Stuart Morrison makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Morrison advances inside the box! Stuart Morrison strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
21.19
Stuart Morrison clumsily knocks into Mauricio Rodriguez. The referee calls over Stuart Morrison and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Rodriguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.43
Craig McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Billy Matteo who takes it down. Billy Matteo makes a probing pass to Matt Greig but he's offside!
26.04
Richard Greig breaks forward. Richard Greig sees Stuart Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Morrison makes a defence splitting pass to Colin Gallacher. Colin Gallacher muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
27.33
Mauricio Rodriguez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Andy Morton. Andy Morton whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. With a superhuman jump, Billy Matteo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Eduardo Calvo manages to gather it comfortably.
28.41
Craig Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
32.33
Andy Morton clumsily knocks into Alec Niven. The referee brings Andy Morton to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.53
Mauricio Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Morton but he's offside!
36.42
Craig McCoist surges forward with the ball. Craig McCoist runs straight at the defence! Craig McCoist comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Eduardo Calvo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.10
Craig McCoist advances with the ball. Craig McCoist shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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
Ross County start the second half!
48.12
Linus Weigel threads the ball through to Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson darts forward. Matt Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
49.09
Alec Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Greig. Richard Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Booth.
53.01
Mauricio Rodriguez pushes up the pitch. Mauricio Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward to Andy Morton who brings the ball under control. Andy Morton makes a probing pass to Craig McCoist but he's offside!
54.44
Alec Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Gallacher. Colin Gallacher sees Nigel Plowright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Craig Booth!
57.04
Francisco Soto plays the ball forward to Colin Gallacher. Colin Gallacher darts forward. Colin Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.07
Billy Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Alec Niven. Billy Matteo is given a warning by the referee! Alec Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.00
Alec Niven threads a neat ball through to Richard Greig. Richard Greig threads a neat ball through to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Davidson!
71.15
Antonio Campos flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Fenton controls it well on his chest. Kemal Fenton kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Plowright. With a superhuman jump, Nigel Plowright connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
73.10
Mauricio Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Morton. Andy Morton heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.17
Kemal Fenton comes in with a late challenge on Matt Greig. Kemal Fenton is given a warning by the referee! Matt Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.15
Matt Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Craig McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.27
Mauricio Rodriguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Andy Morton. Andy Morton powers a header at goal. Andy Morton scores for Ross County!!
90.00
Stuart Morrison passes the ball forward to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson makes a pass forward but Neil Sullivan makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

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

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
23.7%
42.1%
34.2%

Scorers
Craig McCoist 36
Andy Morton 87
Stuart Morrison 16
Stuart Davidson 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig McCoist of Ross County

Match Ratings
1.Craig Morton (GK)
6
2.Linus Weigel (DEF)
6
3.Ernest Arveladze (DEF)
6
4.Craig Booth (DEF)
6
5.Matt Davidson (MID)
6
6.Craig McCoist (MID)goal scored
9
7.Mauricio Rodriguez (MID)
8
8.Matt Greig (MID)
6
9.Matt Hopkin (ATT)
6
10.Andy Morton (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Billy Matteo (ATT)
7
 
12.David Morrison (ATT)
0
13.Jose Javier Carrasco (GK)
0
14.Don Mckinlay (MID)
0

1.Eduardo Calvo (GK)
6
2.Antonio Campos (DEF)
6
3.Francisco Soto (DEF)
6
4.Alec Niven (DEF)
7
5.Kemal Fenton (MID)
6
6.Stuart Morrison (MID)goal scored
9
7.Colin Gallacher (MID)
6
8.Richard Greig (MID)
7
9.Neil Sullivan (ATT)
6
10.Nigel Plowright (ATT)
7
11.Stuart Davidson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Stephen Mcinnes (DEF)
0
13.Gareth Sheringham (DEF)
0
14.Neil Rae (DEF)
0