Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Ross County. A crowd of 19,466 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Ayr United and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Ayr United and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
2.25
0-0Garry Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Luke Delaney. Luke Delaney lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.47
0-0Joris Douglas flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Glass. Duncan Glass decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Glass knocks the ball forward to Amara Sanogo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.15
Duncan Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Amara Sanogo. Amara Sanogo tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
12.56
Scott Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Delaney. Luke Delaney plays a perfect one-two with Duncan Hendry and rushes in on goal... Luke Delaney cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.27
Billy McGrory makes a probing pass to Ramiro Balbo. Ramiro Balbo chips the ball to his team mate, Amara Sanogo. Amara Sanogo shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.37
Neil McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Böhm. Gerhard Böhm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Delaney. Luke Delaney tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.56
1-0Ramiro Balbo threads the ball through to Amara Sanogo. Amara Sanogo plays a perfect one-two with Levin Sachers and rushes in on goal... Amara Sanogo shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.29
1-0Yannick Revelles barges into Ramiro Balbo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ramiro Balbo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.29
Neil Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Farid Boulmerka had no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
47.02
1-1David Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy McGrory.
48.26
1-1Garry Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Böhm. Gerhard Böhm flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Delaney. Luke Delaney goes all the way! Luke Delaney shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Farid Boulmerka is on top of it.
49.35
1-1Ramiro Balbo comes in with a late challenge on Neil Booth. The referee calls over Ramiro Balbo and warns him to calm down! Neil Booth grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.13
Panagiotis Vellidis makes a probing pass to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.05
Garry Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
57.21
David Davidson knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Böhm. Gerhard Böhm advances with the ball. Gerhard Böhm lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
59.31
Panagiotis Vellidis makes a simple pass to Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers passes the ball forward to Amara Sanogo. Amara Sanogo rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Giulliano Berendsen easily smothers it!
66.11
Duncan Glass surges forward with the ball. Duncan Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.06
Duncan Glass makes a probing pass to Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.06
Mauricio Merino knocks the ball forward to Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers plays a perfect one-two with Amara Sanogo and rushes in on goal... Levin Sachers rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Giulliano Berendsen easily smothers it!
72.42
Panagiotis Vellidis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amara Sanogo. Amara Sanogo shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.47
Duncan Glass makes a simple pass to Amara Sanogo. Amara Sanogo lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.25
Billy McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Glass. Duncan Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amara Sanogo. Amara Sanogo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.35
Mauricio Merino sees space and advances. Mauricio Merino shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauricio Merino!
83.54
Duncan Glass surges forward with the ball. Duncan Glass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Billy McGrory makes a simple pass to Duncan Glass. Duncan Glass makes a simple pass to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan plays a perfect one-two with Amara Sanogo and rushes in on goal... Alex Sullivan rockets a shot on goal. Alex Sullivan scores for Ayr United!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
21.7%
43.5%
34.8%
Scorers
| Amara Sanogo 33 Levin Sachers 66 Alex Sullivan 73, 90 Mauricio Merino 79 | Andy Ritchie 44 |