Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Greenock Morton. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Ross County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Ross County kick off!
3.27
Gary Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Gary Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Gary Meiklejohn goes all the way! Gary Meiklejohn takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.11
Matt McCoist brings the ball forward. Matt McCoist shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.41
Matt McCoist surges forward with the ball. Matt McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Meride. Diego Meride powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Diego Meride!
9.12
Daniele Baronchelli makes a beautiful solo run. Daniele Baronchelli knocks in a cross ball towards Richard McStay. Richard McStay directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.30
Alec White takes it forward alone. Alec White lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Meride. Diego Meride powers a header at goal. Billy James manages to gather it comfortably.
15.11
Greenock Morton are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
16.45
Nicolas Gil knocks the ball forward to Domenico Simic. Domenico Simic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Dirk. Cedric Dirk shoots from distance. Billy James easily smothers it.
18.30
Alex McStay surges forward with the ball. Alex McStay shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
21.50
Fabio Giorgetti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec White. Alec White passes the ball forward to Diego Meride. Diego Meride makes a probing pass to Cedric Dirk but he's offside!
27.47
Neil Telfer knocks the ball forward to Alec White. Alec White decides to run forward with the ball. Alec White lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Dirk. Cedric Dirk directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.09
Xavier Villa takes it forward alone. Xavier Villa knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Duncan Hutchison.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
47.29
Ross County are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
49.26
Domenico Simic advances with the ball. Domenico Simic plays a perfect one-two with Diego Meride and rushes in on goal... Domenico Simic rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
60.18
Sebastian Molina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Dirk. Cedric Dirk shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
61.58
Fabio Giorgetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Domenico Simic. Domenico Simic makes a simple pass to Diego Meride. Diego Meride sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.40
Domenico Simic knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Meride. Diego Meride makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Dirk but he's offside!
73.10
Neil Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Meride. Diego Meride knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Gatt.
79.25
Sebastian Molina knocks the ball forward to Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist makes a probing pass to Cedric Dirk. Cedric Dirk whips in a cross ball towards Diego Meride. Diego Meride powers a header at goal. Billy James easily picks it out of the air!
83.46
Sebastian Molina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Domenico Simic. Domenico Simic surges forward with the ball. Domenico Simic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy James who gathers it comfortably.
85.17
Nicolas Gil comes in with a late challenge on Gregorio Medina. Nicolas Gil is given a warning by the referee! Gregorio Medina runs off the knock.
90.00
Paul Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Medina. Gregorio Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Diego Meride of Greenock Morton
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
29.5%
41%
29.5%

Scorers