Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Brechin. A crowd of 8,313 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ross County and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Rae.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ross County and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Rae.
0.00
Ross County start the match!
3.40
Oleg Eadie flicks a high ball forward to Andy Mccall who takes it down. Andy Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.08
Jean-Christophe Deschamps threads the ball through to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Deschamps. Craig Booth barges into Jean-Christophe Deschamps. Jean-Christophe Deschamps appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
6.40
Craig Henderson takes it forward alone. Craig Henderson passes the ball forward to Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Craig Morton manages to gather it easily.
8.13
Eduardo Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell sees Andy Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Glass.
10.35
Gregorio Cruz advances with the ball. Gregorio Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.27
Damiano Lappanese flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Eadie comfortably collects the pass. Oleg Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. With a superhuman jump, Andy Mccall connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.05
Matt Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Ribeiro.
15.17
Andy Caldwell laces a through ball forward to Jean-Christophe Deschamps. Jean-Christophe Deschamps controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.54
Don Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Matt Davidson who takes it down. Matt Davidson makes a simple pass to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister makes a probing pass between the defence to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
21.46
Without breaking stride, Damiano Lappanese plays the ball forward to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Craig Morton.
22.15
Don Mckinlay barges into Gregorio Cruz. Don Mckinlay is shown the yellow card! Gregorio Cruz runs off the knock.
26.35
Jean-Christophe Deschamps knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz plays a scrappy one-two with Dominic Meiklejohn and advances towards the goal... Gregorio Cruz rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Craig Morton.
27.55
Jean-Christophe Deschamps catches Don Mckinlay on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Mckinlay runs off the knock.
28.19
Don Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister plays a one-two with Alex Liddell and advances towards the goal... Duncan Mcallister shoots from just inside the box. Federico Di Meglio easily gets down and covers it.
32.40
Gregorio Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Christophe Deschamps holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Christophe Deschamps finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
33.58
Jean-Christophe Deschamps knocks the ball forward to Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.59
Mauricio Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell makes a probing pass between the defence to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
38.33
Matt Glass receives the ball from a throw-in from Craig Booth. Matt Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Alex Liddell who takes it down. Alex Liddell shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Brechin kick off!
47.56
Craig Henderson makes a simple pass to Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese sees a break and surges forward. Damiano Lappanese whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn powers a header at goal. Dominic Meiklejohn scores for Brechin!!
51.29
Linus Weigel kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Ribeiro clears it off the line with his head!
53.48
Jean-Christophe Deschamps flicks a high pass forward. Andy Mccall controls it well on his chest. Andy Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.07
Matt Greig makes a probing pass to Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
55.40
Linus Weigel comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Meiklejohn. The referee warns Linus Weigel to calm down! Dominic Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
57.29
Craig Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay runs straight at the opposition's defence. Don Mckinlay threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alex Liddell. Some good footwork from Alex Liddell provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
60.22
Brechin have made a substitution with Colin McCoist replacing Eduardo Ribeiro .
61.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Booth plays the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo plays a one-two with Mauricio Rodriguez and advances towards the goal... Billy Matteo takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.50
Gregorio Cruz makes a simple pass to Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Mccall but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.48
Matt Glass hits a long diagonal ball forward. Alex Liddell shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex Liddell!
72.33
Matt Glass passes the ball forward to Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson threads the ball through to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.33
Matt Greig barges into Jean-Christophe Deschamps. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Christophe Deschamps hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.56
Craig McGrory makes a simple pass to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Craig Morton manages to gather it easily.
79.28
Don Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.54
Damiano Lappanese sees space and advances. Damiano Lappanese lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.16
Matt Greig passes the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
With vision, Andy Caldwell plays the ball forward to Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese threads a neat ball through to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Glass.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.8%
60.2%
Play Area
31.8%
43.2%
25%
Scorers
| Alex Liddell 19, 67 | Oleg Eadie 34 Dominic Meiklejohn 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Liddell of Ross County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Morton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Linus Weigel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Glass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matt Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Rodriguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Greig (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Don Mckinlay (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | Billy Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Mcallister (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alex Liddell (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Don Souness (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard McNeill (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Federico Di Meglio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Ribeiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Andy Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gregorio Cruz (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jean-Christophe Deschamps (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Damiano Lappanese (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Craig McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oleg Eadie (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Dominic Meiklejohn (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Colin McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dominic Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juri Apolloni (DEF) | 0 | |











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