Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Dundee UnitedDundee United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Enrique SuarezE. Suarez70
G
1
G
53Stuart McCoistS. McCoist
Karim FernandesK. Fernandes67
D
2
D
63Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith
Marino StaffolaniM. Staffolani52
D
3
D
61Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
Rafael MerinoR. Merino52
D
4
D
58Callum SullivanC. Sullivan
Stuart McCoistS. McCoist72
M
5
M
63Dominic BremnerD. Bremner
Stephen JohnstoneS. Johnstone67
M
captain6
M
59Matt McinnesM. Mcinnes
John YoungJ. Young57
M
7captain
M
55Stephen RaeS. Rae
Scott BremnerS. Bremner53
M
8
M
49Alex DickovA. Dickov
Billy MortonB. Morton80
A
9
A
59Alec TelferA. Telfer
Kai LindemannK. Lindemann56
A
10
A
55Matt BremnerM. Bremner
Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson56
A
11
A
51Samuel CamposS. Campos
 
Alex GemmellA. Gemmell53
M
12
D
56Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell
Richard ElliottR. Elliott53
G
13
D
55Duncan WhiteD. White
Paolo StewartP. Stewart51
D
14
D
54Dominic CollinsD. Collins

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 8,576 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ross County and Dundee United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.


0.00
Dundee United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.25
Stephen Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Enrique Suarez.
4.25
Alex Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Alec Telfer who takes it down. Alec Telfer shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
6.42
With imagination, Stuart McCoist plays the ball forward to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.31
Marino Staffolani threads a neat ball through to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson advances inside the box! Duncan Thomson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
9.29
Stuart McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton passes the ball forward but Duncan Thomson is offside!
12.55
Matt Mcinnes makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
18.37
John Young chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson advances inside the box! Duncan Thomson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. What a cracker!! Stuart McCoist had no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
21.32
John Young threads a neat ball through to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Morton and advances towards the goal... Duncan Thomson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ross County!
27.17
John Young sees Kai Lindemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Lindemann shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.51
Rafael Merino pushes up the pitch. Rafael Merino surges forward with the ball. Rafael Merino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Naysmith.
32.11
Karim Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart McCoist. Stuart McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Kai Lindemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Lindemann plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Morton and advances towards the goal... Kai Lindemann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Gary Naysmith.
33.52
John Young brings the ball forward. John Young shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Stuart McCoist!
38.51
Stuart McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
44.24
Alex Dickov makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Dickov shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Karim Fernandes makes a simple pass to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner flicks a high ball forward to Billy Morton who takes it down. Billy Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Thomson but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United have changed their lineup with Dominic Collins replacing Matt Bremner.

45.00
The second half starts with Ross County kicking off!
49.16
John Young threads a neat ball through to Billy Morton. Billy Morton cuts inside the box! Billy Morton strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.04
Marino Staffolani passes the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann cuts inside the box! Kai Lindemann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.05
John Young threads a neat ball through to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann rushes past Gary Naysmith! Kai Lindemann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Stuart McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.37
Karim Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone makes a simple pass to Billy Morton. Billy Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
67.15
Stephen Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.34
Matt Mcinnes sees space and advances. Matt Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.19
Alex Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Enrique Suarez!
79.39
Callum Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Alex Dickov who brings the ball under control. Alex Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins cuts inside the box! Dominic Collins cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.42
With imagination, Kevin McGrory picks a pass forward to Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Collins who brings the ball under control. Dominic Collins shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.19
Stephen Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann plays a quick one-two with Billy Morton and rushes in on goal... Kai Lindemann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Dominic Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Dundee United
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.1%
30.9%
Play Area
22.2%
44.4%
33.3%

Scorers
Duncan Thomson 18, 21
Billy Morton 49
Kai Lindemann 55, 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kai Lindemann of Ross County

Match Ratings
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.John Young (MID)
8
8.Scott Bremner (MID)
6
9.Billy Morton (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kai Lindemann (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Duncan Thomson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Alex Gemmell (MID)
0
13.Richard Elliott (GK)
0
14.Paolo Stewart (DEF)
0

1.Stuart McCoist (GK)
6
2.Gary Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Kevin McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Callum Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Bremner (MID)
6
6.Matt Mcinnes (MID)
6
7.Stephen Rae (MID)
6
8.Alex Dickov (MID)
6
9.Alec Telfer (ATT)
6
10.Matt Bremner (ATT)
6
11.Samuel Campos (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Caldwell (DEF)
0
13.Duncan White (DEF)
0
14.Dominic Collins (DEF)
6