Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 4,742 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcallister.


0.00
Forfar Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.41
Garcia Duque Stendardo hacks Gregoor De Visser from behind! Garcia Duque Stendardo is shown the yellow card! Gregoor De Visser gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.19
With vision, Billy Henderson plays the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy Mccall with no chance!! Goal for Forfar Athletic!
20.56
With some swift thinking, Craig Mccall plays the ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
24.28
Gregoor De Visser flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Colin Ferguson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
32.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Mccall picks a pass forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes plays a one-two with Stephen Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Duncan Mcinnes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Forfar Athletic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.46
Roberto Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.45
Andy White plays the ball forward to Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Hutchison.
40.21
With imagination, Garcia Duque Stendardo laces a weighted ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Mckinlay.
44.49
John Cleland clumsily knocks into John Booth. John Cleland is shown the yellow card! John Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Kevin Morrison hits a low pass to Gregoor De Visser. Gregoor De Visser threads a neat ball through to John Booth. John Booth finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with Ross County kicking off!
47.17
Craig Collins flicks a high ball forward to John Booth who takes it down. John Booth whips in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
49.24
Paul Dickov threads a neat ball through to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
51.25
Roberto Varela makes a simple pass to Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stephen Young. Stephen Young advances inside the box! Stephen Young shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
55.38
Colin Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Young collects the pass. Stephen Young passes the ball forward but Duncan Mcinnes is offside!
57.32
Colin Ferguson hacks Roberto Varela from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.13
Craig Collins sees John Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Booth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Varela.
60.43
Forfar Athletic have made a substitution with Paul Niven replacing Roberto Varela .
61.45
Kevin Morrison plays the ball forward to Gregoor De Visser. Gregoor De Visser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
67.24
Paul Dickov flicks a high pass forward to John Booth who brings the ball under control. John Booth tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.43
Forfar Athletic are dictating the run of play here today.
84.15
Craig Collins flicks a high pass forward. John Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Booth makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
85.24
Gregoor De Visser flicks a high pass forward. John Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Booth tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.28
Neil Matteo 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.
90.00
Andy White flicks a high pass forward. Billy Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Henderson makes a probing pass to Stephen Young. Stephen Young shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
25.4%
46%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Booth 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)
6
7.Gregoor De Visser (MID)
7
8.Craig Collins (MID)
7
9.Paul Dickov (MID)
7
10.John Booth (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Colin Ferguson (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Billy McStay (ATT)
0
13.Stephen Hendry (GK)
0
14.Duncan White (GK)
0

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