Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Galabank where Annan Athletic play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,400 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Annan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Rae.
The pitch is in good condition.
Annan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Rae.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Annan Athletic kick off!
12.48
0-1Gregoor De Visser flicks a high pass forward. John Booth controls it well on his chest. John Booth advances inside the box! John Booth rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.43
0-1Colin Davidson hacks Gregoor De Visser from behind! Colin Davidson is shown the yellow card! Gregoor De Visser stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.25
0-1Paul Dickov flicks a high pass forward. John Booth collects the pass. John Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
20.09
Colin Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Stuart McStay. The referee calls over Colin Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! Stuart McStay runs off the knock.
21.48
Paul Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Colin Davidson. The referee calls over Paul Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Colin Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.30
0-1Neil Mcinnes catches Gregoor De Visser on the ankles. Neil Mcinnes is given a warning by the referee! Gregoor De Visser runs off the knock.
28.42
0-1Gavin Mckinlay hacks Neil Gough from behind! Gavin Mckinlay is shown the yellow card! Neil Gough grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.21
0-1Stuart Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Liddell who brings the ball under control. Dominic Liddell flicks a high ball forward to John Booth who takes it down. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Schönenborn who gathers it comfortably.
36.37
Stephen Ferguson volleys a long ball forward. John Booth tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ross County!
44.16
Scott Campbell brings the ball forward. Scott Campbell 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. Annan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ross County start the second half!
49.35
Neil Mcinnes advances with the ball. Neil Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Annan Athletic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
51.35
Paul Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart McStay.
57.54
Neil Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Don Matteo. Don Matteo hits a low pass to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.07
0-2Scott Mccall knocks the ball forward to Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell threads a neat ball through to Neil Gough. Neil Gough edges inside the box! Neil Gough tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
66.36
Stuart McStay flicks a high pass forward to Colin Davidson who brings the ball under control. Colin Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Don Matteo collects the pass. Don Matteo skips past Gavin Mckinlay! Don Matteo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Annan Athletic!
69.08
Stephen Ferguson brings the ball forward. Stephen Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards John Booth. With a superhuman jump, John Booth connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
71.54
Neil Mcinnes threads the ball through to Don Matteo. Don Matteo shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.39
Gregoor De Visser advances with the ball. Gregoor De Visser passes the ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
27.9%
45.9%
26.2%
Scorers
| Don Matteo 66 | John Booth 12, 36 Colin Ferguson 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Booth of Ross County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oliver Schönenborn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Davidson (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Scott Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Richard Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Don Matteo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Maurizio Lupatelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Mcallister (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Collins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Dalglish (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Billy Mccall (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Mckinlay (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Stephen Ferguson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stuart Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dominic Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gregoor De Visser (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paul Dickov (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | John Booth (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Colin Ferguson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Fabrice Angeletti (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan White (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy McStay (ATT) | 0 | |