Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Craig MortonC. Morton60
G
1
G
62Patricio GomezP. Gomez
Linus WeigelL. Weigel66
D
2
D
52Glynn MintoG. Minto
Craig BoothC. Booth59
D
3captain
D
51Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell
Matt GlassM. Glass53
D
4
D
50Billy GallacherB. Gallacher
Matt DavidsonM. Davidson62
M
captain5
D
48Daniel RamboD. Rambo
Craig McCoistC. McCoist61
M
6
M
56John SullivanJ. Sullivan
Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez58
M
7
M
53Alex ConteA. Conte
Matt GreigM. Greig55
M
8
M
52Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Billy MatteoB. Matteo63
A
9
A
61Thierry LumsdonT. Lumsdon
Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister63
A
10
A
59Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Alex LiddellA. Liddell55
A
11
A
58Danny LaycockD. Laycock
 
Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay54
M
12
G
61Alessio MantelliA. Mantelli
Don SounessD. Souness54
M
13
G
58Ledley CotteeL. Cottee
David BradyD. Brady52
G
14
A
53Billy ClelandB. Cleland

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 8,287 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary White.


0.00
Ross County get the match underway!
2.29
Garry Elliott makes a simple pass to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock rushes past Craig McCoist! Danny Laycock muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Morton with no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
15.48
Paul Helmer passes the ball forward to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon shoots from long range but it flies wide!
20.17
Craig McCoist makes a simple pass to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Patricio Gomez.
21.03
It's a corner kick. Mauricio Rodriguez loops the ball in to towards the near post. Patricio Gomez scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
34.14
Craig Booth makes a simple pass to Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell controls it well on his chest. Alex Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.29
Matt Glass threads a neat ball through to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Patricio Gomez!
40.52
John Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Dunfermline Athletic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
44.13
Craig McCoist darts forward. Craig McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister powers a header at goal 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. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off!
49.51
Matt Davidson makes an attacking run forward. Matt Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
51.54
Paul Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock skips past Linus Weigel! Danny Laycock cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Linus Weigel.
57.55
Matt Glass flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell collects the pass. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Gomez who gathers it comfortably.
59.32
Craig Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson hits a low pass to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.30
Duncan Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Matt Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.43
Paul Helmer sees Thierry Lumsdon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Lumsdon advances inside the box! Thierry Lumsdon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.44
Linus Weigel flicks a high ball forward to Matt Davidson who takes it down. Matt Davidson hits a low pass to Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Patricio Gomez punches it away to safety.
75.37
Alex Conte sees Garry Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
81.53
Craig Booth threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.16
Craig McCoist darts forward. Craig McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell whips the ball goalwards with his head. Patricio Gomez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

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

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
27.9%
45.6%
26.5%

Scorers
Duncan Mcallister 63
Danny Laycock 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Laycock of Dunfermline Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Craig Morton (GK)
6
2.Linus Weigel (DEF)
6
3.Craig Booth (DEF)
6
4.Matt Glass (DEF)
6
5.Matt Davidson (MID)
8
6.Craig McCoist (MID)
7
7.Mauricio Rodriguez (MID)
6
8.Matt Greig (MID)
6
9.Billy Matteo (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Mcallister (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alex Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Mckinlay (MID)
0
13.Don Souness (MID)
0
14.David Brady (GK)
0

1.Patricio Gomez (GK)
8
2.Glynn Minto (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)
6
4.Billy Gallacher (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Rambo (DEF)
6
6.John Sullivan (MID)
6
7.Alex Conte (MID)
7
8.Paul Helmer (MID)
6
9.Thierry Lumsdon (ATT)
6
10.Garry Elliott (ATT)
7
11.Danny Laycock (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Alessio Mantelli (GK)
0
13.Ledley Cottee (GK)
0
14.Billy Cleland (ATT)
0