Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 4,586 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Gemmill.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Gemmill.
0.00
0-0Ross County kick off and get the first half underway!
3.25
0-0Gary Elliott clumsily knocks into John Mcinnes. Gary Elliott is given a warning by the referee! John Mcinnes stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.01
0-0Scott James knocks the ball forward to Alex Collins. Alex Collins runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alex Collins shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
8.07
0-1Kevin Greig flicks a high ball forward to Alex Collins who takes it down. Alex Collins passes the ball forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Thompson. Nigel Thompson heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.35
Nigel Thompson comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Hopkin. The referee calls over Nigel Thompson and warns him to calm down! Stuart Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.42
Kevin Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Collins. Alex Collins flicks a high pass forward. Richard Morton collects the pass. Richard Morton whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
16.46
0-1Colin Ferguson comes in with a high challenge, catching Kevin Gallacher with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Kevin Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.25
Callum Sullivan makes a probing pass to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Morton. Richard Morton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.11
Kevin Gallacher takes it forward alone. Kevin Gallacher makes a simple pass to Nigel Thompson. Nigel Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Morton. Richard Morton directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
30.39
0-2Scott Niven makes a simple pass to Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.21
Kevin Greig knocks the ball forward to Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Thompson. Nigel Thompson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Mckinlay.
34.14
Gavin Mckinlay sees Craig Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.18
0-2Scott James comes in with a late challenge on Craig Collins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Collins carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.03
Gary Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
Alex Collins knocks the ball forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
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. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Queen of the South kick off the second half!
57.13
0-2John Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Gary Elliott. The referee calls over John Mcinnes and shows him a yellow card! Gary Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.06
Kevin Greig flicks a high pass forward. Gary Elliott comfortably collects the pass. Gary Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Morrison.
69.43
Alex Collins hacks Craig Collins from behind! The referee calls over Alex Collins and warns him to calm down! Craig Collins gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
84.46
Alex Collins advances with the ball. Alex Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Morton. Richard Morton heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
39.4%
60.6%
Play Area
28.8%
53%
18.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Thompson of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Mccall (GK) | 6 | |
| 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. | Craig Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Mcinnes (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | John Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Ferguson (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 12. | Duncan White (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy McStay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Hendry (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gary Gough (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott James (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Callum Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Collins (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Thompson (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Gavin Ritchie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Richard Morton (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Kevin Dickov (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Johnstone (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Burley (GK) | 0 | |