Match Report


PeterheadPeterhead     Ross CountyRoss County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro TavaresP. Tavares61
G
1
G
60Craig MortonC. Morton
Marinus GalàsekM. Galàsek69
D
2
D
66Linus WeigelL. Weigel
Niccol˜ PellizzaroN. Pellizzaro66
D
3
D
59Craig BoothC. Booth
Niccolo SmitheN. Smithe64
D
4
D
44Alexander EberleA. Eberle
Garry CollinsG. Collins65
M
5captain
M
62Matt DavidsonM. Davidson
Tarik BolivardT. Bolivard54
M
6
M
61Craig McCoistC. McCoist
Maurizio TrincheraM. Trinchera46
M
7
M
58Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez
Matthew HollowayM. Holloway43
M
captain8
M
55Matt GreigM. Greig
Juan-Carlos DiezJ. Diez72
A
9
A
63Billy MatteoB. Matteo
Duncan GemmellD. Gemmell67
A
10
A
63Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister
Don RitchieD. Ritchie62
A
11
A
55Alex LiddellA. Liddell
 
Riccardo ManfrediniR. Manfredini62
D
12
M
54Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Geoffroy CrosnierG. Crosnier62
D
13
M
54Don SounessD. Souness
Markus NetzerM. Netzer60
D
14
G
52David BradyD. Brady

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Ross County. A crowd of 9,945 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Peterhead and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Brady.


0.00
Ross County kick off!
2.10
Mauricio Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
4.22
Marinus Galàsek kicks a strong pass forward to Niccol˜ Pellizzaro. Niccol˜ Pellizzaro kicks a strong pass forward to Tarik Bolivard. Tarik Bolivard rushes past Mauricio Rodriguez! Tarik Bolivard side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.04
With great vision, Garry Collins plays the ball forward to Matthew Holloway. Matthew Holloway knocks in a cross ball towards Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
12.32
Duncan Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell advances inside the box! Alex Liddell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Alexander Eberle plays the ball forward to Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson knocks the ball forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Tavares.
15.48
Corner kick to Ross County. Mauricio Rodriguez plays it to the far post. Billy Matteo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.39
Maurizio Trinchera runs straight at the opposition's defence. Maurizio Trinchera whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.08
Without breaking stride, Niccolo Smithe plays the ball forward to Matthew Holloway. Matthew Holloway flicks a high pass forward to Tarik Bolivard who brings the ball neatly under control. Tarik Bolivard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Eberle.
26.21
Mauricio Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
27.19
Tarik Bolivard knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Booth.
28.27
Mauricio Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
36.35
Mauricio Rodriguez takes it forward alone. Mauricio Rodriguez plays a one-two with Duncan Mcallister and rushes in on goal... Mauricio Rodriguez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
39.18
Matt Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.43
With vision, Marinus Galàsek plays the ball forward to Niccol˜ Pellizzaro. Niccol˜ Pellizzaro knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
42.54
Craig McCoist catches Maurizio Trinchera on the ankles. Craig McCoist is shown the yellow card! Maurizio Trinchera runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Peterhead kick off the second half!
47.47
Craig McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Rodriguez comfortably collects the pass. Mauricio Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Mcallister but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.41
Linus Weigel flicks a high pass forward. Billy Matteo controls it well on his chest. Billy Matteo sees Duncan Mcallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
51.03
Alexander Eberle makes a probing pass to Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist sees a break and surges forward. Craig McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
54.38
Alexander Eberle chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
65.50
Craig McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
66.12
Maurizio Trinchera flicks a high pass forward to Don Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Don Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
69.20
Niccolo Smithe pushes mid-way up the pitch. Niccolo Smithe threads a neat ball through to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.56
Craig Booth flicks a high pass forward. Matt Davidson controls it well on his chest. Matt Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.12
Maurizio Trinchera kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Craig Morton manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.13
Niccolo Smithe makes a simple pass to Garry Collins. Garry Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
79.33
Niccol˜ Pellizzaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Smithe. Niccolo Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Trinchera. Maurizio Trinchera whips in a cross ball towards Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper, Craig Morton, sees it late!! Goal for Peterhead!
85.44
Craig Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt Greig whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Tavares punches it away to safety.
87.30
Billy Matteo clumsily knocks into Niccol˜ Pellizzaro. Billy Matteo is given a warning by the referee! Niccol˜ Pellizzaro runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Peterhead

Ross County
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
31.7%
43.9%
24.4%

Scorers
Duncan Gemmell 16
Don Ritchie 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Maurizio Trinchera of Peterhead

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Tavares (GK)
8
2.Marinus Galàsek (DEF)
6
3.Niccol˜ Pellizzaro (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Smithe (DEF)
7
5.Garry Collins (MID)
6
6.Tarik Bolivard (MID)
6
7.Maurizio Trinchera (MID)
9
8.Matthew Holloway (MID)
6
9.Juan-Carlos Diez (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Gemmell (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Don Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Riccardo Manfredini (DEF)
0
13.Geoffroy Crosnier (DEF)
0
14.Markus Netzer (DEF)
0

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