Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Annan AthleticAnnan Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy MccallB. Mccall57
G
1
G
57Oliver SchönenbornO. Schönenborn
Gavin MckinlayG. Mckinlay55
D
2
D
70Neil ClelandN. Cleland
Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin52
D
3
D
59Stuart McStayS. McStay
Nuno FariaN. Faria50
D
captain4
D
55Scott MccallS. Mccall
Matt HutchisonM. Hutchison42
D
5
M
54Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes
Kevin MorrisonK. Morrison41
D
6
M
52Isaiah GascoigneI. Gascoigne
Gregoor De VisserG. De Visser60
M
7captain
M
52Colin DavidsonC. Davidson
Craig CollinsC. Collins51
M
8
M
52Stephen CampbellS. Campbell
Paul DickovP. Dickov50
M
9
A
64Neil GoughN. Gough
John BoothJ. Booth65
A
10
A
58Don MatteoD. Matteo
Colin FergusonC. Ferguson55
A
11
A
52Maurizio LupatelliM. Lupatelli
 
Billy McStayB. McStay48
A
12
D
55Colin LiddellC. Liddell
Stephen HendryS. Hendry47
G
13
D
52Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
Duncan WhiteD. White47
G
14
M
51Scott CampbellS. Campbell

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Annan Athletic. A crowd of 4,701 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Rae.


0.00
Ross County kick off and get the match underway!
3.28
Neil Gough comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Mckinlay. Neil Gough is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.42
Showing composure, Paul Dickov plays the ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
15.37
Isaiah Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Neil Gough who takes it down. Neil Gough hits a low pass to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli 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!
22.11
Paul Dickov sees John Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Booth rushes past Stuart McStay! John Booth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Oliver Schönenborn reads it well. Excellent save!
26.41
Kevin Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Neil Gough. The referee warns Kevin Morrison to calm down! Neil Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.35
Craig Collins passes the ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Mccall.
38.47
Isaiah Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Gough. Neil Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.49
John Booth comes in with a late challenge on Neil Cleland. The referee calls over John Booth and shows him a yellow card! Neil Cleland runs off the knock.
42.43
Paul Dickov threads the ball through to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Oliver Schönenborn picks it out of the air!
45.00
Stephen Campbell plays the ball forward to Neil Gough. Neil Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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 second half starts with Annan Athletic kicking off!
53.55
Craig Collins threads a neat ball through to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them level!
59.19
Scott Mccall breaks forward. Scott Mccall flicks a high pass forward to Neil Gough who brings the ball under control. Neil Gough makes a great pass forward. Don Matteo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.39
Paul Dickov threads a neat ball through to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
67.04
Maurizio Lupatelli hacks Stuart Hopkin from behind! Maurizio Lupatelli is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Hopkin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.36
Colin Davidson threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Morrison.
87.44
Craig Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Paul Dickov hits a low pass to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Annan Athletic
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
26.3%
48.7%
25%

Scorers
Colin Ferguson 54
Maurizio Lupatelli 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Ferguson of Ross County

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)
5
7.Gregoor De Visser (MID)
6
8.Craig Collins (MID)
8
9.Paul Dickov (MID)
7
10.John Booth (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Colin Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Billy McStay (ATT)
0
13.Stephen Hendry (GK)
0
14.Duncan White (GK)
0

1.Oliver Schönenborn (GK)
7
2.Neil Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Stuart McStay (DEF)
6
4.Scott Mccall (DEF)
7
5.Neil Mcinnes (MID)
7
6.Isaiah Gascoigne (MID)
7
7.Colin Davidson (MID)
6
8.Stephen Campbell (MID)
6
9.Neil Gough (ATT)
7
10.Don Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Maurizio Lupatelli (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Colin Liddell (DEF)
0
13.Callum Mcallister (DEF)
0
14.Scott Campbell (MID)
0