Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Annan AthleticAnnan Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy MccallB. Mccall57
G
1
G
55Oliver SchönenbornO. Schönenborn
Gavin MckinlayG. Mckinlay55
D
2
D
58Stuart McStayS. McStay
Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson53
D
3
D
55Colin LiddellC. Liddell
Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin52
D
captain4
D
55Scott MccallS. Mccall
Nuno FariaN. Faria50
D
5
M
54Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes
Matt HutchisonM. Hutchison42
D
6
M
52Colin DavidsonC. Davidson
Dominic LiddellD. Liddell65
M
7captain
M
50Scott CampbellS. Campbell
Gregoor De VisserG. De Visser60
M
8
M
50Richard McinnesR. Mcinnes
Paul DickovP. Dickov49
M
9
A
63Neil GoughN. Gough
John BoothJ. Booth65
A
10
A
58Don MatteoD. Matteo
Colin FergusonC. Ferguson54
A
11
A
52Maurizio LupatelliM. Lupatelli
 
Fabrice AngelettiF. Angeletti53
A
12
D
51Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
Duncan WhiteD. White47
G
13
D
50Alex CollinsA. Collins
Billy McStayB. McStay47
A
14
D
49Callum DalglishC. Dalglish

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Annan Athletic. A crowd of 4,706 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Annan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcallister.


0.00
The whistle blows and Annan Athletic kick off!
3.47
Scott Campbell passes the ball forward to Don Matteo. Don Matteo makes a great pass forward. Neil Gough runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
16.12
Scott Campbell passes the ball forward to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli whips in a cross ball towards Don Matteo. Don Matteo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Billy Mccall as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
21.00
Colin Liddell plays the ball forward to Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Mccall who gathers it comfortably.
27.35
Paul Dickov passes the ball forward to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Schönenborn who gathers it comfortably.
28.04
Richard Mcinnes catches Dominic Liddell on the ankles. The referee brings Richard Mcinnes to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.05
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.47
Colin Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Maurizio Lupatelli who takes it down. Maurizio Lupatelli shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
38.54
Gregoor De Visser changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gregoor De Visser runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Gregoor De Visser provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. Annan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County get the second half underway!
48.05
Stephen Ferguson threads the ball through to Gregoor De Visser. Gregoor De Visser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.41
Stephen Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Gregoor De Visser. Gregoor De Visser flicks a high ball forward to John Booth who takes it down. John Booth advances inside the box! Some good footwork from John Booth provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Colin Liddell.
51.36
Stuart Hopkin catches Neil Gough on the ankles. Stuart Hopkin is warned by the referee! Neil Gough gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.46
Scott Mccall makes a simple pass to Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Don Matteo who takes it down. Don Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.07
Scott Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Don Matteo controls it well on his chest. Don Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.52
Dominic Liddell catches Richard Mcinnes on the ankles. The referee calls over Dominic Liddell and warns him to calm down! Richard Mcinnes stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.59
Gavin Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell brings the ball forward. Dominic Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Ferguson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Colin Ferguson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Ferguson!
89.19
Colin Davidson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Colin Davidson advances inside the box! Colin Davidson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Scott Campbell hits a low pass to Neil Gough. Neil Gough shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Annan Athletic
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
32.9%
47.1%
20%

Scorers
Gregoor De Visser 39
Colin Ferguson 86

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregoor De Visser of Ross County

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

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)
7
7.Scott Campbell (MID)
7
8.Richard Mcinnes (MID)
5
9.Neil Gough (ATT)
6
10.Don Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Maurizio Lupatelli (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Mcallister (DEF)
0
13.Alex Collins (DEF)
0
14.Callum Dalglish (DEF)
0