Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Enrique SuarezE. Suarez70
G
1
G
61Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Karim FernandesK. Fernandes67
D
2
D
70Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan
Marino StaffolaniM. Staffolani52
D
3
D
63Simon ForbesS. Forbes
Rafael MerinoR. Merino52
D
4
D
62Julian BeckJ. Beck
Stuart McCoistS. McCoist72
M
5
D
59Bakary LorenzB. Lorenz
Stephen JohnstoneS. Johnstone67
M
captain6
M
64Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher
John YoungJ. Young57
M
7
M
63Thierry HuardT. Huard
Scott BremnerS. Bremner53
M
8captain
A
69Neil BremnerN. Bremner
Billy MortonB. Morton81
A
9
A
58Rafael HerreraR. Herrera
Kai LindemannK. Lindemann57
A
10
A
54John ClelandJ. Cleland
Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson56
A
11
A
50Brian SherwoodB. Sherwood
 
Alex GemmellA. Gemmell53
M
12
G
56Paul McinnesP. Mcinnes
Richard ElliottR. Elliott53
G
13
D
54Harry RobsonH. Robson
Paolo StewartP. Stewart51
D
14
M
51Garry JamesG. James

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Greenock Morton. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ferguson.


0.00
Ross County kick off and get the match underway!
2.14
John Young makes a beautiful solo run. John Young threads the ball through to Duncan Thomson but he's offside!
3.38
John Young chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann puts a great ball through. Duncan Thomson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.16
John Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.28
John Young flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Thomson who takes it down. Duncan Thomson passes the ball forward but Kai Lindemann is offside!
12.08
Stephen Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Morton but the linesman indicates offside!
15.15
Simon Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Huard. Thierry Huard makes a simple pass to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner makes a defence splitting pass to Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood tries a spectacular strike but somehow Enrique Suarez manages to keep it out.
22.06
Stephen Johnstone catches Duncan Gallacher on the ankles. Stephen Johnstone is warned by the referee! Duncan Gallacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.13
Thierry Huard hacks John Young from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.37
Scott Bremner plays the ball forward to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
36.28
Thierry Huard flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards John Cleland. John Cleland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball comes off Marino Staffolani and the loose ball is cleared up field.
38.01
Stephen Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bakary Lorenz.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
48.33
Thierry Huard passes the ball forward to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.19
Marino Staffolani kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner sees Kai Lindemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Lindemann edges inside the box! Kai Lindemann tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.09
John Young clumsily knocks into Duncan Gallacher. The referee warns John Young to calm down! Duncan Gallacher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.12
Stephen Johnstone makes a probing pass to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
60.05
John Young flicks a high pass forward to Kai Lindemann who brings the ball under control. Kai Lindemann makes a defence splitting pass to Billy Morton. Julian Beck comes in with a late challenge on Billy Morton. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
71.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Thierry Huard plays the ball forward to John Cleland. John Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.31
Brian Sherwood catches Marino Staffolani on the ankles. The referee warns Brian Sherwood to calm down! Marino Staffolani runs off the knock.
79.51
John Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominic Meiklejohn with no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
83.25
Stephen Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Johnstone shoots from outside the area but is denied by Dominic Meiklejohn. Excellent save.
84.23
Rafael Herrera hacks Rafael Merino from behind! Rafael Herrera is shown the yellow card! Rafael Merino gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.07
Rafael Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone plays the ball forward to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Dominic Meiklejohn as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
88.39
It's a corner kick. Duncan Thomson loops the ball over to the far post. Simon Forbes gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Greenock Morton
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.6%
34.4%
Play Area
17.2%
45.3%
37.5%

Scorers
Kai Lindemann 4, 51
Duncan Thomson 80

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)
7
7.John Young (MID)
8
8.Scott Bremner (MID)
7
9.Billy Morton (ATT)
6
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

1.Dominic Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2.Stuart Sullivan (DEF)
6
3.Simon Forbes (DEF)
6
4.Julian Beck (DEF)
6
5.Bakary Lorenz (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Gallacher (MID)
6
7.Thierry Huard (MID)yellow card
6
8.Neil Bremner (ATT)
6
9.Rafael Herrera (ATT)yellow card
5
10.John Cleland (ATT)
6
11.Brian Sherwood (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Mcinnes (GK)
0
13.Harry Robson (DEF)
0
14.Garry James (MID)
0