Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     St MirrenSt Mirren
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy MccallB. Mccall57
G
1
G
68Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes
Gavin MckinlayG. Mckinlay55
D
2
D
74Antonio FernandesA. Fernandes
Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson53
D
3
D
63Eduardo MendezE. Mendez
Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin52
D
captain4
D
61Don CaldwellD. Caldwell
Nuno FariaN. Faria50
D
5
M
66Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Matt HutchisonM. Hutchison42
D
6
M
56Raymond Van De HorR. Van De Hor
Dominic LiddellD. Liddell65
M
7
M
55David DalglishD. Dalglish
Gregoor De VisserG. De Visser60
M
8captain
M
54Alec HutchisonA. Hutchison
John McinnesJ. Mcinnes46
M
9
A
56David HutchisonD. Hutchison
John BoothJ. Booth65
A
10
A
55Cleto PieriniC. Pierini
Colin FergusonC. Ferguson54
A
11
A
55Paul DalglishP. Dalglish
 
Fabrice AngelettiF. Angeletti53
A
12
A
53Matthias FriedmannM. Friedmann
Duncan WhiteD. White47
G
13
G
52Craig CollinsC. Collins
Billy McStayB. McStay47
A
14
M
52Gavin HendryG. Hendry

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to St Mirren. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Brady.


0.00
Ross County get the match underway!
2.08
Alec Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. David Hutchison collects the pass. David Hutchison finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.14
Gregoor De Visser comes in with a late challenge on Raymond Van De Hor. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Raymond Van De Hor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.02
Colin Ferguson catches Antonio Fernandes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Fernandes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.36
Alec Hutchison passes the ball forward to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.24
Eduardo Mendez breaks forward. Eduardo Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, David Hutchison. David Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Cleto Pierini. With a superhuman jump, Cleto Pierini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.10
David Dalglish hits a low pass to David Hutchison. David Hutchison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Faria.
33.32
Antonio Fernandes sees space and advances. Antonio Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Mccall who gathers it comfortably.
39.51
Without breaking stride, David Dalglish plays the ball forward to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
42.52
Raymond Van De Hor catches Nuno Faria on the ankles. Raymond Van De Hor is shown the yellow card! Nuno Faria grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. St Mirren appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. The St Mirren players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
St Mirren kick off!
53.35
David Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.08
Dominic Liddell barges into Alec Hutchison. The referee calls over Dominic Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Alec Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.44
David Dalglish barges into John Mcinnes. The referee warns David Dalglish to calm down! John Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.05
Gregoor De Visser knocks the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
66.13
Don Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raymond Van De Hor. Raymond Van De Hor darts forward. Raymond Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Mccall who gathers it comfortably.
67.40
Dominic Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Colin Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
69.49
Matt Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. John Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Mcinnes makes an attacking run forward. John Mcinnes skips past Garry Elliott! John Mcinnes takes a shot at goal. Stuart Mcinnes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.07
Dominic Liddell threads the ball through to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson makes a probing pass between the defence to John Booth. Some silky footwork from John Booth provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Garry Elliott.
76.01
Corner kick to Ross County. Gregoor De Visser plays it to the near post. Colin Ferguson cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
78.02
John Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth shoots from distance. Stuart Mcinnes comfortably gets down and covers it.
79.25
Dominic Liddell hits a low pass to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
81.16
Alec Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Gregoor De Visser. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gregoor De Visser stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.43
David Dalglish hacks John Mcinnes from behind! David Dalglish is warned by the referee again! John Mcinnes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.32
Dominic Liddell knocks the ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson threads the ball through to John Booth but he's offside!
90.00
Colin Ferguson hacks Eduardo Mendez from behind! Colin Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Mendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

St Mirren
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
25.3%
47%
27.7%

Scorers
John Mcinnes 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Mcinnes of Ross County

Match Ratings
1.Billy Mccall (GK)
6
2.Gavin Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Ferguson (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Nuno Faria (DEF)
7
6.Matt Hutchison (DEF)
7
7.Dominic Liddell (MID)yellow card
6
8.Gregoor De Visser (MID)yellow card
6
9.John Mcinnes (MID)goal scored
9
10.John Booth (ATT)
6
11.Colin Ferguson (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Fabrice Angeletti (ATT)
0
13.Duncan White (GK)
0
14.Billy McStay (ATT)
0

1.Stuart Mcinnes (GK)
6
2.Antonio Fernandes (DEF)
7
3.Eduardo Mendez (DEF)
7
4.Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Garry Elliott (MID)
6
6.Raymond Van De Hor (MID)yellow card
6
7.David Dalglish (MID)
6
8.Alec Hutchison (MID)yellow card
6
9.David Hutchison (ATT)
6
10.Cleto Pierini (ATT)
6
11.Paul Dalglish (ATT)
6
 
12.Matthias Friedmann (ATT)
0
13.Craig Collins (GK)
0
14.Gavin Hendry (MID)
0