Match Report


Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic     Ross CountyRoss County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eric Van WanrooyE. Van Wanrooy52
G
1
G
57Billy MccallB. Mccall
Andy WhiteA. White57
D
2
D
55Gavin MckinlayG. Mckinlay
John ClelandJ. Cleland56
D
3
D
52Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin
Roberto VarelaR. Varela48
D
4captain
D
50Nuno FariaN. Faria
Colin HendersonC. Henderson63
M
5
D
42Matt HutchisonM. Hutchison
Billy HendersonB. Henderson61
M
captain6
D
41Kevin MorrisonK. Morrison
Garcia Duque StendardoG. Stendardo55
M
7
M
60Gregoor De VisserG. De Visser
Craig MccallC. Mccall46
M
8
M
51Craig CollinsC. Collins
Stephen YoungS. Young64
A
9
M
46John McinnesJ. Mcinnes
Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith63
A
10
A
65John BoothJ. Booth
Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes60
A
11
A
55Colin FergusonC. Ferguson
 
Neil MatteoN. Matteo46
M
12
G
47Duncan WhiteD. White
Paul NivenP. Niven45
A
13
A
47Billy McStayB. McStay
Alec BurleyA. Burley44
G
14
G
47Stephen HendryS. Hendry

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Ross County. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Forfar 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 Dominic Ritchie.


0.00
The whistle blows and Forfar Athletic get the match underway!
14.53
Nuno Faria plays the ball forward to Gregoor De Visser. Gregoor De Visser changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gregoor De Visser knocks in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Eric Van Wanrooy.
22.33
Gregoor De Visser flicks a high pass forward. John Booth controls it well on his chest. John Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.56
John Cleland threads a neat ball through to Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith makes a convincing header. Billy Mccall gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
28.13
Nuno Faria flicks a high ball forward to Gregoor De Visser who takes it down. Gregoor De Visser makes a beautiful solo run. Gregoor De Visser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Van Wanrooy who gathers it comfortably.
30.16
Roberto Varela threads a neat ball through to Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Young controls it well on his chest. Stephen Young edges inside the box! Stephen Young muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
33.10
Stuart Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Collins. Craig Collins threads a neat ball through to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson plays a one-two with John Booth and rushes in on goal... Colin Ferguson tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
38.28
Duncan Mcinnes barges into Gavin Mckinlay. Duncan Mcinnes is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
With imagination, Garcia Duque Stendardo laces a weighted ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith advances inside the box! Stephen Naysmith cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Forfar Athletic have changed their lineup with Neil Matteo replacing Garcia Duque Stendardo. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
47.29
Craig Collins comes in with a late challenge on Billy Henderson. Craig Collins is shown the yellow card! Billy Henderson runs off the knock.
48.36
Colin Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
49.38
Neil Matteo sees Duncan Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Mcinnes shoots from distance but Billy Mccall is on top of it.
53.53
Forfar Athletic are in full control of this game.
54.06
Stuart Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Mcinnes. John Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. John Booth collects the pass. John Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.23
Colin Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Young collects the pass. Stephen Young lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.25
Forfar Athletic have made a substitution with Paul Niven replacing Roberto Varela .
65.11
Kevin Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, John Mcinnes. John Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. John Booth controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. John Booth shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
69.06
Paul Niven breaks forward. Paul Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
75.20
Colin Henderson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin Henderson plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Young and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Colin Henderson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Billy Mccall had no chance!! Goal for Forfar Athletic!
79.28
Craig Collins threads the ball through to John Booth. John Booth makes a pass forward but Colin Ferguson is yards offside!
81.32
Paul Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Henderson. Colin Henderson threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Mcinnes!
84.57
Neil Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.38
Neil Matteo makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Forfar Athletic

Ross County
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
23%
45.9%
31.1%

Scorers
Stephen Naysmith 55
Colin Henderson 75
Duncan Mcinnes 81, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Mcinnes of Forfar Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Eric Van Wanrooy (GK)
6
2.Andy White (DEF)
6
3.John Cleland (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Varela (DEF)
6
5.Colin Henderson (MID)goal scored
9
6.Billy Henderson (MID)
6
7.Garcia Duque Stendardo (MID)
6
8.Craig Mccall (MID)
7
9.Stephen Young (ATT)
8
10.Stephen Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Neil Matteo (MID)
7
13.Paul Niven (ATT)
6
14.Alec Burley (GK)
0

1.Billy Mccall (GK)
7
2.Gavin Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Hopkin (DEF)
6
4.Nuno Faria (DEF)
6
5.Matt Hutchison (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Morrison (DEF)
6
7.Gregoor De Visser (MID)
6
8.Craig Collins (MID)yellow card
6
9.John Mcinnes (MID)
6
10.John Booth (ATT)
6
11.Colin Ferguson (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan White (GK)
0
13.Billy McStay (ATT)
0
14.Stephen Hendry (GK)
0