Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 9,891 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic James.


0.00
Aberdeen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.10
Mauricio Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Andy Morton. Andy Morton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Andy Morton scores for Ross County!!
9.04
Linus Weigel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Eduardo Diez gets down and covers it.
14.50
With imagination, Andy Morton plays the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Andy Morton through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Andy Morton provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
15.45
Craig McCoist makes a simple pass to Andy Morton. Andy Morton skips past Noel Dyer! Some good footwork from Andy Morton provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.06
Nicolas Kauder flicks a high ball forward to Don McCoist who takes it down. Don McCoist sees a break and surges forward. Don McCoist rushes past Craig Booth! Craig Booth clumsily knocks into Don McCoist. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
20.39
Noel Dyer threads a neat ball through to Don McCoist. Don McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Maxence Brogno collects the pass. Maxence Brogno plays a quick one-two with Kevin Mckinlay and rushes in on goal... Maxence Brogno shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Craig Morton.
36.08
Ernest Arveladze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez sees space and advances. Mauricio Rodriguez makes a probing pass between the defence to Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.15
Craig McCoist makes a beautiful solo run. Craig McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Eduardo Diez.
40.27
It's a corner kick. Mauricio Rodriguez kicks a low ball out wide. Nicolas Kauder gets to the ball and clears it up field.
42.00
Craig McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Matt Greig who takes it down. Matt Greig shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.24
Mauricio Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Matt Greig who takes it down. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Don McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Mckinlay controls it well on his chest. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
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. Aberdeen have changed their lineup with Cataldo Pizzi replacing David James and Simon Schumacher replacing Don McCoist. The Aberdeen players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Ross County kick off!
53.13
Andy Morton comes in with a late challenge on Cataldo Pizzi. Andy Morton is given a warning by the referee! Cataldo Pizzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.45
Andy Palmer catches Matt Hopkin on the ankles. Andy Palmer is given a warning by the referee! Matt Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.45
Free kick to Ross County just outside the area...
56.53
Billy Matteo takes a cautious run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
63.15
Craig Booth plays the ball forward to Linus Weigel. Linus Weigel hits a low pass to Andy Morton. Andy Morton shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Eduardo Diez manages to gather it comfortably.
66.14
Kevin Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno plays a quick one-two with Kevin Mckinlay and rushes in on goal... Maxence Brogno shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
71.11
Cataldo Pizzi flicks a high pass forward. Simon Schumacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Schumacher hits a low pass to Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno knocks the ball forward, putting Kevin Mckinlay through on goal. Some good footwork from Kevin Mckinlay provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Craig Morton manages to gather it effortlessly.
75.51
Nicolas Kauder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.04
Matt Greig flicks a high pass forward to Matt Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Matt Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Craig McCoist. Noel Dyer catches Craig McCoist on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
79.12
Billy Matteo receives the ball from a throw-in from Craig McCoist. With some swift thinking, Billy Matteo plays the ball forward to Andy Morton. Andy Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.40
Nicolas Kauder chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Schumacher makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Kevin Strachan scores for Aberdeen!!
89.51
Nicolas Kauder clumsily knocks into Linus Weigel. The referee warns Nicolas Kauder to calm down! Linus Weigel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Ernest Arveladze kicks a strong pass forward to Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist surges forward with the ball. Craig McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
25.6%
43.9%
30.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Morton of Ross County

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

1.Eduardo Diez (GK)
8
2.Andy Palmer (DEF)
6
3.David James (DEF)
6
4.Noel Dyer (DEF)
6
5.Giulio Garavelli (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)goal scored
8
7.Nicolas Kauder (MID)
7
8.Don McCoist (MID)
7
9.Matt Dickov (MID)
6
10.Kevin Mckinlay (ATT)
7
11.Maxence Brogno (ATT)
8
 
12.Cataldo Pizzi (DEF)
6
13.Simon Schumacher (MID)
8
14.Leonardo Sanchez (GK)
0