Match Report


Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers     Ross CountyRoss County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. MarcelinoR. Marcelino66
G
captain1
G
70Enrique SuarezE. Suarez
Guy ZaidanG. Zaidan61
D
2
D
67Karim FernandesK. Fernandes
Enrique FerrerE. Ferrer60
D
3
D
52Marino StaffolaniM. Staffolani
Gaspar PinheiroG. Pinheiro55
D
4
D
52Rafael MerinoR. Merino
Komian FerronK. Ferron70
M
5
M
72Stuart McCoistS. McCoist
Colin InglisC. Inglis62
M
6captain
M
67Stephen JohnstoneS. Johnstone
Craig YoungC. Young60
M
7
M
53Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Stephen MasonS. Mason52
M
8
M
53Alex GemmellA. Gemmell
David MasonD. Mason76
A
9
A
80Billy MortonB. Morton
Abubakari VandenbroeckA. Vandenbroeck72
A
10
A
56Kai LindemannK. Lindemann
Chris JamesC. James69
A
11
A
56Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson
 
Richard GemmellR. Gemmell69
A
12
G
53Richard ElliottR. Elliott
Michele MoroM. Moro58
A
13
D
51Paolo StewartP. Stewart
Dominic BoothD. Booth55
D
14
D
49Richard HendersonR. Henderson

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Ross County. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Berwick Rangers and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.


0.00
The first half starts with Ross County kicking off!
6.24
Stephen Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
8.34
Colin Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Chris James who takes it down. Chris James tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.56
Guy Zaidan receives the ball from a throw-in from Enrique Ferrer. Guy Zaidan takes it forward alone. Guy Zaidan plays the ball forward to Chris James. Chris James kicks a strong pass forward to Abubakari Vandenbroeck but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.52
Scott Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
15.40
Karim Fernandes takes it forward alone. Karim Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Ferrer.
16.56
Stephen Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Enrique Suarez manages to gather it.
21.14
Colin Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Chris James who takes it down. Chris James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.52
Craig Young flicks a high pass forward. David Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards Chris James. Chris James outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
27.23
Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward to Abubakari Vandenbroeck who brings the ball under control. Abubakari Vandenbroeck plays the ball forward to David Mason who has made a great run into the box. David Mason tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Enrique Suarez with no chance!! Goal for Berwick Rangers!
30.50
Scott Bremner hacks Colin Inglis from behind! The referee calls over Scott Bremner and shows him a yellow card! Colin Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.53
Colin Inglis advances with the ball. Colin Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Marino Staffolani blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
33.35
Stuart McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Morton. Billy Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaspar Pinheiro.
34.47
Alex Gemmell plays the ball forward to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Kai Lindemann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
36.59
Marino Staffolani hits a low pass to Alex Gemmell. Alex Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance. Romero P. Marcelino gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
38.40
Scott Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.58
Colin Inglis sees Chris James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Karim Fernandes.
40.49
Karim Fernandes sees Scott Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Scott Bremner plays the ball forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Romero P. Marcelino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Berwick Rangers start the second half!
47.15
Craig Young chips the ball to his team mate, Chris James. Chris James knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Enrique Suarez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.09
Karim Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Gemmell. Alex Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Kai Lindemann and advances towards the goal... Gaspar Pinheiro hacks Duncan Thomson from behind! Penalty not given!!
59.20
Scott Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.21
Gaspar Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Komian Ferron controls it well on his chest. Komian Ferron passes the ball forward to Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
66.20
Alex Gemmell plays the ball forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton passes the ball forward to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
67.28
With some swift thinking, Colin Inglis plays the ball forward to Chris James. Chris James whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Stephen Johnstone plays the ball forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Gaspar Pinheiro blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
79.51
Colin Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris James. Chris James knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
83.45
Komian Ferron deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris James. Chris James tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.42
Gaspar Pinheiro breaks forward. With great vision, Gaspar Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck lofts in a cross ball towards Chris James. Chris James makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.29
Craig Young darts forward. Craig Young finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
89.59
Craig Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards Chris James. Chris James heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Berwick Rangers

Ross County
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25%
46.2%
28.7%

Scorers
David Mason 27, 47
Chris James 90
Duncan Thomson 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Mason of Berwick Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Romero P. Marcelino (GK)
6
2.Guy Zaidan (DEF)
6
3.Enrique Ferrer (DEF)
6
4.Gaspar Pinheiro (DEF)
7
5.Komian Ferron (MID)
6
6.Colin Inglis (MID)
7
7.Craig Young (MID)
6
8.Stephen Mason (MID)
6
9.David Mason (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Abubakari Vandenbroeck (ATT)
7
11.Chris James (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Richard Gemmell (ATT)
0
13.Michele Moro (ATT)
0
14.Dominic Booth (DEF)
0

1.Enrique Suarez (GK)
6
2.Karim Fernandes (DEF)
6
3.Marino Staffolani (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Merino (DEF)
6
5.Stuart McCoist (MID)
6
6.Stephen Johnstone (MID)
6
7.Scott Bremner (MID)yellow card
6
8.Alex Gemmell (MID)
6
9.Billy Morton (ATT)
7
10.Kai Lindemann (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Thomson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Richard Elliott (GK)
0
13.Paolo Stewart (DEF)
0
14.Richard Henderson (DEF)
0