Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     AberdeenAberdeen
Computer Player Computer Player John Miller John Miller
Garry McCoistG. McCoist61
G
1
G
62Gaspar BarbosaG. Barbosa
Andy JohnstoneA. Johnstone61
D
captain2
D
63Gavin SullivanG. Sullivan
Guy BondelG. Bondel55
D
3
D
63Joos Van Der WoerdtJ. Van Der Woerdt
Stephen GemmellS. Gemmell55
D
4
D
50Billy HendryB. Hendry
Alex NaysmithA. Naysmith52
D
5
D
59Gianmarco Di BiagioG. Di Biagio
Callum SullivanC. Sullivan68
M
6
M
59Thierry CarriéreT. Carriére
Colin DalglishC. Dalglish60
M
7
M
58Stefan MetzlerS. Metzler
Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay57
M
8
M
55Francis CookeF. Cooke
Garry TelferG. Telfer49
M
9
A
62Scott LiddellS. Liddell
Duncan TelferD. Telfer63
A
10captain
A
65Matt GlassM. Glass
Gary BestG. Best61
A
11
A
60Andy DickovA. Dickov
 
Alberto FlorioA. Florio54
G
12
D
53Gavin HansenG. Hansen
Gary HutchisonG. Hutchison54
A
13
M
50Stephen YoungS. Young
Callum CampbellC. Campbell52
G
14
A
55Roberto HerreroR. Herrero

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 9,597 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Elliott.


0.00
Aberdeen kick off!
2.50
Stefan Metzler flicks a high pass forward to Francis Cooke who brings the ball under control. Francis Cooke sees Andy Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Alex Naysmith.
4.00
Corner kick to Aberdeen. Stefan Metzler plays it to the far post. Andy Dickov looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
6.50
Colin Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Telfer who takes it down. Duncan Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
9.21
Colin Dalglish hits a low pass to Duncan Telfer. Duncan Telfer shoots from outside the area but Gaspar Barbosa is on top of it.
12.36
Francis Cooke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Carriére. Thierry Carriére flicks a high pass forward. Scott Liddell controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Scott Liddell rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.54
Thierry Carriére barges into Garry Telfer. The referee brings Thierry Carriére to one side and gives him a warning! Garry Telfer runs off the knock.
34.16
Francis Cooke comes in with a late challenge on Colin Dalglish. The referee calls over Francis Cooke and shows him a yellow card! Colin Dalglish gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.40
Gianmarco Di Biagio chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Glass. Matt Glass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Garry McCoist manages to gather it easily.
40.36
Colin Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
42.16
Gianmarco Di Biagio sees Thierry Carriére in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Carriére threads the ball through to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell runs straight at the defence! Scott Liddell rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.59
Kevin Mckinlay decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles 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. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
48.36
Joos Van Der Woerdt takes it forward alone. Joos Van Der Woerdt sees Matt Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Glass advances inside the box! Matt Glass shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.57
Garry Telfer threads a neat ball through to Gary Best. Gary Best tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.04
Colin Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Telfer. Duncan Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
65.30
Billy Hendry makes a simple pass to Stefan Metzler. Stefan Metzler plays the ball forward to Matt Glass. Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Glass plays the ball forward to Stefan Metzler who has made a great run into the box. Stefan Metzler takes a shot at goal but somehow Garry McCoist manages to keep it out.
67.54
Colin Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Best. Gary Best lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Telfer. Duncan Telfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.26
Thierry Carriére knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Gemmell.
77.20
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Roberto Herrero replacing Andy Dickov .
87.34
Colin Dalglish plays the ball forward to Duncan Telfer. Duncan Telfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Sullivan.
90.00
Kevin Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Best. Gary Best kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Telfer but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Aberdeen
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
26.5%
45.6%
27.9%

Scorers
Duncan Telfer 68
Scott Liddell 12
Matt Glass 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Glass of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Garry McCoist (GK)
6
2.Andy Johnstone (DEF)
6
3.Guy Bondel (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Gemmell (DEF)
6
5.Alex Naysmith (DEF)
6
6.Callum Sullivan (MID)
6
7.Colin Dalglish (MID)
7
8.Kevin Mckinlay (MID)
7
9.Garry Telfer (MID)
6
10.Duncan Telfer (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gary Best (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Florio (GK)
0
13.Gary Hutchison (ATT)
0
14.Callum Campbell (GK)
0

1.Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
6
2.Gavin Sullivan (DEF)
6
3.Joos Van Der Woerdt (DEF)
7
4.Billy Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Gianmarco Di Biagio (DEF)
6
6.Thierry Carriére (MID)
7
7.Stefan Metzler (MID)
7
8.Francis Cooke (MID)yellow card
6
9.Scott Liddell (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Matt Glass (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Hansen (DEF)
0
13.Stephen Young (MID)
0
14.Roberto Herrero (ATT)
6