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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 9,073 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Ross County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Ross County kick off the first half!
8.30
Alec Gemmell advances with the ball. Alec Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Richard Collins manages to keep it out.
10.20
Alec Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Hutchison. John Hutchison goes all the way! John Hutchison takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.03
Jos De Windt kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough makes a simple pass to Duncan Davidson. Duncan Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Benito Pecorari manages to keep it out.
15.32
Don Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Davidson. Duncan Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Benito Pecorari!
20.38
Alec Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, John Hutchison. John Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.53
Valentino Comazzi catches Alec McGrory on the ankles. The referee calls over Valentino Comazzi and shows him a yellow card! Alec McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.40
Kevin Gough passes the ball forward to Matt Souness. Matt Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan White.
33.06
Matt Souness barges into Wayne Plowright. Matt Souness is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Plowright stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.27
Valentino Comazzi hacks Duncan Davidson from behind! The referee calls over Valentino Comazzi and warns him to calm down! Duncan Davidson runs off the knock.
39.56
Michel Vanvynckt brings the ball forward. Michel Vanvynckt tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Dumbarton kick off!
47.20
Valentino Comazzi sees a break and surges forward. Valentino Comazzi makes a probing pass to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.16
Gary Hutchison sees a break and surges forward. Gary Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Richard Collins.
60.13
Colin Strachan makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards John Hutchison. John Hutchison directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.47
Wayne Plowright flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Gemmell. Alec Gemmell makes a simple pass to John Hutchison. John Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Collins who gathers it comfortably.
67.11
Colin Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Hutchison. John Hutchison shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Richard Collins manages to gather it comfortably.
71.22
Miguel Zamora threads the ball through to Don Mcallister. Don Mcallister passes the ball forward to Matt Souness. Matt Souness tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Benito Pecorari manages to gather it comfortably.
77.32
Valentino Comazzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michel Vanvynckt. Michel Vanvynckt passes the ball forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Collins who gathers it comfortably.
78.32
Gary Hutchison sees space and advances. Gary Hutchison shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Richard Collins!
81.04
Kevin Johnstone clumsily knocks into Gary Hutchison. Kevin Johnstone is warned by the referee! Gary Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Don Mcallister makes a probing pass to Duncan Davidson. Duncan Davidson shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to John Hutchison of Ross County
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.7%
35.3%
Play Area
27.1%
45.9%
27.1%