Match Report
| Ross County | Ross County |  |  | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Craig Morton | C. Morton |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Wilfred Ebbinge | W. Ebbinge | |||||||||
| Linus Weigel | L. Weigel |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 64 |  | Noel Dyer | N. Dyer | ||||||||
| Craig Booth | C. Booth | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Giulio Garavelli | G. Garavelli | |||||||||
| Matt Glass | M. Glass | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Cataldo Pizzi | C. Pizzi | |||||||||
| Matt Davidson | M. Davidson | | 62 | M | | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Don Hansen | D. Hansen | ||||||||
| Mauricio Rodriguez | M. Rodriguez |  | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | |||||||||
| Matt Greig | M. Greig | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Jacob Murray | J. Murray | |||||||||
| Don Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Simon Schumacher | S. Schumacher | |||||||||
| Billy Matteo | B. Matteo | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Craig Charlton | C. Charlton | |||||||||
| Duncan Mcallister | D. Mcallister | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Gavin Morrison | G. Morrison | |||||||||
| Alex Liddell | A. Liddell | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Armin Schönenborn | A. Schönenborn | |||||||||
| Don Souness | D. Souness | | 54 | M | | 12 | | M | 60 | | Teddy Johnson | T. Johnson | |||||||||
| David Brady | D. Brady | | 52 | G | | 13 | | D | 59 | | Garry White | G. White | |||||||||
| Richard McNeill | R. McNeill | | 52 | M | | 14 | | M | 58 |  | Habib Fanni | H. Fanni | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 8,044 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 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Rae.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Rae.
0.00
0-0Ross County start the match!
6.41
0-1Simon Schumacher flicks a high pass forward to Armin Schönenborn who brings the ball under control. Armin Schönenborn threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
9.36
Matt Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo makes a looping header on goal. The keeper, Wilfred Ebbinge, sees it late!! Goal for Ross County! That brings them level!
12.01
1-1Jacob Murray barges into Matt Greig. Jacob Murray is shown the yellow card! Matt Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.06
1-1Kevin Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton plays a quick one-two with Gavin Morrison and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Craig Charlton provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.12
1-1Matt Greig sees Billy Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Dyer.
21.39
Simon Schumacher clumsily knocks into Matt Davidson. The referee calls over Simon Schumacher and shows him a yellow card! Matt Davidson runs off the knock.
22.12
Kevin Strachan darts forward. Kevin Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.17
Simon Schumacher threads the ball through to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
27.17
Craig Booth sees Don Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Hansen.
30.30
Matt Glass plays the ball forward to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.14
Linus Weigel comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Morrison. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Morrison runs off the knock.
38.18
Jacob Murray flicks a high pass forward to Armin Schönenborn who brings the ball under control. Armin Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.15
Duncan Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aberdeen kick off!
47.31
1-1Matt Glass plays the ball forward to Mauricio Rodriguez. With a delightful solo run, Mauricio Rodriguez stretches the opposition's defence. Mauricio Rodriguez finds some space and shoots from distance. Wilfred Ebbinge gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
48.30
1-1Kevin Strachan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Strachan advances inside the box! Kevin Strachan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Matt Glass and goes wide.
49.19
1-1Jacob Murray takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Matt Davidson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
53.56
Linus Weigel kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson threads the ball through to Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.20
Duncan Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ross County!
59.07
Linus Weigel flicks a high pass forward to Matt Davidson who brings the ball under control. Matt Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Rodriguez who takes it down. Mauricio Rodriguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.28
Giulio Garavelli hits a low pass to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Murray who brings the ball under control. Jacob Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Booth.
71.30
Don Hansen sees Jacob Murray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Murray makes a simple pass to Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
73.48
Matt Greig flicks a high ball forward to Matt Davidson who takes it down. Matt Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ross County!
77.27
Matt Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
81.47
Mauricio Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward to Alex Liddell who brings the ball under control. Alex Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.54
Noel Dyer makes a probing pass to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan surges forward with the ball. Kevin Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Craig Morton!
84.29
Craig Charlton sees space and advances. Craig Charlton cuts inside the box! Craig Charlton takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Craig Morton.
85.01
4-1Jacob Murray takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Noel Dyer. Noel Dyer chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Jacob Murray side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
87.57
Don Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
32.2%
44.8%
23%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Rodriguez of Ross County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Linus Weigel (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Craig Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Davidson (MID) | 9 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Rodriguez (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Matt Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Don Mckinlay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Matteo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Duncan Mcallister (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Alex Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Don Souness (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard McNeill (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Wilfred Ebbinge (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Noel Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giulio Garavelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cataldo Pizzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jacob Murray (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Simon Schumacher (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Craig Charlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin Morrison (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Armin Schönenborn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Teddy Johnson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry White (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Habib Fanni (MID) | 0 | |