Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 8,571 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 Dominic James.
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 Dominic James.
0.00
0-0Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
8.55
0-0John Sullivan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Sullivan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.40
Paul Helmer threads a neat ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.10
Alex Conte knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.03
1-0Mauricio Rodriguez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.57
With imagination, Paul Helmer plays the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
27.54
Mauricio Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
40.49
Billy Matteo advances with the ball. Billy Matteo shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.31
1-0Garry Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Rodriguez. Garry Elliott is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Rodriguez runs off the knock.
45.00
1-0Matt Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Matt Greig. Matt Greig makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Patricio Gomez easily gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee blows for 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
Ross County kick off and get the second half underway!
47.13
Garry Elliott threads a neat ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.53
1-0Craig McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Dominic White happens to be in the right place to block it.
49.48
Craig Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
51.01
Alex Liddell surges forward with the ball. Alex Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
54.03
2-0Matt Davidson takes it forward alone. Matt Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic White.
55.05
John Sullivan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Sullivan sees Thierry Lumsdon just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some superb footwork from Thierry Lumsdon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
60.20
2-0Matt Greig flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Mcallister who brings the ball under control. Duncan Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Glynn Minto comes in with a late challenge on Alex Liddell. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
61.04
Alex Conte flicks a high pass forward. Paul Helmer controls it well on his chest. Paul Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Thierry Lumsdon who takes it down. Thierry Lumsdon shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
65.39
Craig McCoist passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
67.21
Alex Conte hits a low pass to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Craig Morton keeps it out!
71.48
Mauricio Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
73.22
Mauricio Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.53
3-0Glynn Minto flicks a high pass forward. Billy Gallacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Gallacher makes a probing pass to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock threads the ball through to Thierry Lumsdon but he's offside!
79.19
3-0Mauricio Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Mcallister and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy Gallacher barges into Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.14
Mauricio Rodriguez hacks Alex Conte from behind! The referee calls over Mauricio Rodriguez and shows him a yellow card! Alex Conte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.34
Thierry Lumsdon flicks a high ball forward to Danny Laycock who takes it down. Danny Laycock lofts in a cross ball towards John Sullivan. John Sullivan connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
20.6%
50.8%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Mcallister of Ross County |
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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Rodriguez (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Matt Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Matteo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Duncan Mcallister (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alex Liddell (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Don Mckinlay (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Souness (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Patricio Gomez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Glynn Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Sullivan (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Alex Conte (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Helmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Thierry Lumsdon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry Elliott (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Danny Laycock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alessio Mantelli (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ledley Cottee (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Cleland (ATT) | 0 | |