Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Enrique SuarezE. Suarez70
G
1captain
G
66Romero P. MarcelinoR. Marcelino
Karim FernandesK. Fernandes67
D
2
D
61Guy ZaidanG. Zaidan
Marino StaffolaniM. Staffolani52
D
3
D
60Enrique FerrerE. Ferrer
Rafael MerinoR. Merino52
D
4
D
55Gaspar PinheiroG. Pinheiro
Stuart McCoistS. McCoist72
M
5
M
70Komian FerronK. Ferron
Stephen JohnstoneS. Johnstone67
M
captain6
M
63Wes DoddW. Dodd
John YoungJ. Young57
M
7
M
62Colin InglisC. Inglis
Scott BremnerS. Bremner53
M
8
M
60Craig YoungC. Young
Billy MortonB. Morton81
A
9
A
72Abubakari VandenbroeckA. Vandenbroeck
Kai LindemannK. Lindemann57
A
10
A
69Chris JamesC. James
Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson56
A
11
A
69Richard GemmellR. Gemmell
 
Alex GemmellA. Gemmell53
M
12
A
58Michele MoroM. Moro
Richard ElliottR. Elliott53
G
13
D
55Dominic BoothD. Booth
Paolo StewartP. Stewart51
D
14
G
54Stephen LiddellS. Liddell

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Berwick Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ross County and Berwick Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ferguson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Berwick Rangers get the match underway!
2.48
Komian Ferron flicks a high pass forward to Abubakari Vandenbroeck who brings the ball under control. Abubakari Vandenbroeck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
3.29
Marino Staffolani threads a neat ball through to John Young. John Young flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Thomson shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
8.19
Gaspar Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Komian Ferron. Komian Ferron kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.26
Wes Dodd 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.
14.24
Enrique Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
16.11
Stuart McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Morton. Billy Morton cuts inside the box! Billy Morton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Romero P. Marcelino is on top of it.
18.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Inglis plays the ball forward to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell rushes past Karim Fernandes! Richard Gemmell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
20.13
Guy Zaidan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Komian Ferron. Komian Ferron makes a probing pass to Chris James. Chris James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Karim Fernandes.
22.15
John Young sees Kai Lindemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Romero P. Marcelino is on top of it.
26.05
Enrique Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Craig Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Young makes a simple pass to Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck skips past Karim Fernandes! Abubakari Vandenbroeck tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.22
Craig Young knocks the ball forward to Chris James. Chris James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.57
Guy Zaidan makes a simple pass to Komian Ferron. Komian Ferron knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck makes a looping header on goal. Enrique Suarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.29
Gaspar Pinheiro darts forward. Gaspar Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Chris James. Chris James shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Enrique Suarez!
32.57
Stephen Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
34.55
Stephen Johnstone changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance but Romero P. Marcelino is on top of his game. Well saved!
36.24
Stephen Johnstone brings the ball forward. Stephen Johnstone plays a perfect one-two with Duncan Thomson and rushes in on goal... Stephen Johnstone side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.13
Karim Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart McCoist. Stuart McCoist makes a simple pass to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann shoots from distance. Romero P. Marcelino easily gets down and covers it.
42.14
Rafael Merino flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
44.05
Enrique Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Dodd. Wes Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gemmell easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck makes a deft header. Enrique Suarez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
Colin Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
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. Berwick Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ross County kick off the second half!
47.17
Stephen Johnstone catches Colin Inglis on the ankles. Stephen Johnstone is given a warning by the referee! Colin Inglis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.51
Marino Staffolani makes a simple pass to John Young. John Young brings the ball forward. John Young puts a great ball through. Duncan Thomson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.05
Colin Inglis threads a neat ball through to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Rafael Merino clumsily knocks into Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Penalty not given!!
53.27
Enrique Ferrer pushes up the pitch. Enrique Ferrer darts forward. Enrique Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Chris James. With a superhuman jump, Chris James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.05
Scott Bremner surges forward with the ball. Scott Bremner shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.04
Wes Dodd hits a low pass to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Abubakari Vandenbroeck provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.50
Rafael Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, John Young. John Young sees Billy Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Morton knocks the ball forward, putting Kai Lindemann through on goal. Kai Lindemann shoots from just inside the box. Kai Lindemann scores for Ross County!!
65.22
Craig Young runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Young whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Enrique Suarez!
67.02
Marino Staffolani plays the ball forward to Stuart McCoist. Stuart McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Thomson comfortably collects the pass. Duncan Thomson shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
71.23
Wes Dodd threads a neat ball through to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Abubakari Vandenbroeck scores for Berwick Rangers!!
77.59
Without breaking stride, Craig Young plays the ball forward to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.34
Enrique Ferrer clumsily knocks into Billy Morton. Enrique Ferrer is warned by the referee! Billy Morton runs off the knock.
84.12
Wes Dodd flicks a high ball forward to Abubakari Vandenbroeck who takes it down. Abubakari Vandenbroeck whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
85.58
Enrique Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Craig Young controls it well on his chest. Craig Young flicks a high pass forward. Chris James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris James lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.03
John Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Morton. Billy Morton plays a scrappy one-two with Kai Lindemann and advances towards the goal... Billy Morton shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but is blocked by Enrique Ferrer's outstretched leg.
89.09
Colin Inglis makes a probing pass to Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck knocks in a cross ball towards Chris James. Chris James gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball comes off Karim Fernandes and the loose ball is cleared up field.
90.00
Marino Staffolani makes a simple pass to John Young. Seeing a gap ahead, John Young plays the ball forward to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Berwick Rangers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
32.3%
39.4%
28.3%

Scorers
Kai Lindemann 59
Abubakari Vandenbroeck 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abubakari Vandenbroeck of Berwick Rangers

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

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