Match Report


Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic     Ross CountyRoss County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alberto CamposA. Campos64
G
1
G
70Enrique SuarezE. Suarez
Gary HopkinG. Hopkin58
D
2
D
67Karim FernandesK. Fernandes
Don HutchisonD. Hutchison57
D
3
D
52Marino StaffolaniM. Staffolani
Dominic MasonD. Mason54
D
4
D
52Rafael MerinoR. Merino
Neil HendryN. Hendry53
D
5
M
72Stuart McCoistS. McCoist
Scott McNeillS. McNeill67
M
6captain
M
67Stephen JohnstoneS. Johnstone
Colin DickovC. Dickov59
M
7
M
57John YoungJ. Young
Ian CarragherI. Carragher57
M
8
M
53Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Neil BoothN. Booth56
M
captain9
A
81Billy MortonB. Morton
Joos SeedorfJ. Seedorf59
A
10
A
57Kai LindemannK. Lindemann
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone57
A
11
A
56Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson
 
Gary GemmellG. Gemmell62
G
12
M
53Alex GemmellA. Gemmell
Vasco LimaV. Lima55
A
13
G
53Richard ElliottR. Elliott
Garry McGroryG. McGrory53
A
14
D
51Paolo StewartP. Stewart

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Ross County. A crowd of 9,879 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ferguson.


0.00
Forfar Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
12.32
Gary Hopkin makes a probing pass to Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Johnstone who takes it down. Stuart Johnstone advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Stuart Johnstone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
16.18
Stephen Johnstone takes it forward alone. Stephen Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alberto Campos with no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
20.51
Stuart McCoist passes the ball forward to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.18
Ian Carragher hacks Karim Fernandes from behind! Ian Carragher is warned by the referee! Karim Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.19
Neil Booth makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Booth plays a one-two with Stuart Johnstone and advances towards the goal... Neil Booth shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.04
Scott Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann shoots from 25 yards. Alberto Campos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.30
Don Hutchison clumsily knocks into Kai Lindemann. The referee brings Don Hutchison to one side and gives him a warning! Kai Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Neil Hendry threads a neat ball through to Ian Carragher. Ian Carragher chips the ball to his team mate, Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Forfar Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ross County start the second half!
47.02
John Young plays the ball forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Duncan Thomson scores for Ross County!!
51.41
With great vision, Don Hutchison plays the ball forward to Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Stuart Johnstone skips past Marino Staffolani! Stuart Johnstone shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.26
Stephen Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Morton. Billy Morton shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
59.15
Colin Dickov threads the ball through to Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf rushes past Marino Staffolani! Joos Seedorf rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.43
Forfar Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
67.16
Stuart McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Billy Morton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Morton!
72.06
Scott McNeill clumsily knocks into John Young. The referee warns Scott McNeill to calm down! John Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.52
Don Hutchison clumsily knocks into Billy Morton. Don Hutchison is given another warning by the referee! Billy Morton runs off the knock.
79.04
Colin Dickov threads a neat ball through to Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Enrique Suarez smothers it!
81.45
Marino Staffolani kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone makes a simple pass to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann runs straight at the defence! Kai Lindemann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Alberto Campos. Excellent save.
83.18
Rafael Merino sees John Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Young runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Young makes a great pass forward. Duncan Thomson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
87.01
Ian Carragher decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Carragher knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Forfar Athletic

Ross County
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
30.6%
45.9%
23.5%

Scorers
Neil Booth 28
Stuart Johnstone 45
Kai Lindemann 16, 32
Duncan Thomson 47
Billy Morton 67

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

Match Ratings
1.Alberto Campos (GK)
6
2.Gary Hopkin (DEF)
6
3.Don Hutchison (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Mason (DEF)
6
5.Neil Hendry (DEF)
6
6.Scott McNeill (MID)
6
7.Colin Dickov (MID)
6
8.Ian Carragher (MID)
6
9.Neil Booth (MID)goal scored
7
10.Joos Seedorf (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gary Gemmell (GK)
0
13.Vasco Lima (ATT)
0
14.Garry McGrory (ATT)
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)
7
7.John Young (MID)
7
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 scored
7
 
12.Alex Gemmell (MID)
0
13.Richard Elliott (GK)
0
14.Paolo Stewart (DEF)
0