Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 17,328 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Ross County and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Ross County and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ross County get the match underway!
4.54
0-0Marek Iwan flicks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Malkowski. Jurek Malkowski makes a simple pass to Younès Belgherbi. Younès Belgherbi shoots from just inside the box. Don McGrory easily smothers it.
6.10
Jonatan Osmanowski decides to run forward with the ball. Jonatan Osmanowski finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Don McGrory manages to keep it out.
14.44
Luiz Miguel De Souza flicks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Malkowski. Jurek Malkowski shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.31
0-0Luiz Miguel De Souza knocks the ball forward to Younès Belgherbi. Younès Belgherbi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart McCoist.
21.58
Luiz Miguel De Souza decides to run forward with the ball. Luiz Miguel De Souza plays a perfect one-two with Giannis Gouzanis and rushes in on goal... Luiz Miguel De Souza tries a spectacular strike. Don McGrory easily smothers it.
27.16
1-0Duncan Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan goes all the way! Duncan Strachan tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.43
1-0Stuart McCoist passes the ball forward to Giuseppe Altomare. Giuseppe Altomare makes a simple pass to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Montoya. Daniel Montoya flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.39
Craig Davidson advances with the ball. Craig Davidson knocks the ball forward to Ade Babayaro. Ade Babayaro shoots from distance. Ronnie Windass easily smothers it.
38.53
1-0Harvey Van Der Gun comes in with a late challenge on Ade Babayaro. The referee calls over Harvey Van Der Gun and warns him to calm down! Ade Babayaro stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.37
Giuseppe Altomare knocks the ball forward to Ade Babayaro. Ade Babayaro shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.56
Craig Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Morton. Duncan Morton makes a probing pass to Daniel Montoya. Daniel Montoya shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Ronnie Windass easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Heart of Midlothian start the second half!
47.06
Nicholas Viduka advances with the ball. Nicholas Viduka goes all the way! Nicholas Viduka rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ronnie Windass.
48.36
Kevin Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Montoya. Daniel Montoya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.57
Leon Meyer knocks the ball forward to Giuseppe Altomare. Giuseppe Altomare knocks the ball forward to Ade Babayaro. Ade Babayaro goes all the way! Ade Babayaro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.42
1-0Giuseppe Altomare knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Montoya. Daniel Montoya knocks the ball forward to Ade Babayaro but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.46
Leon Meyer kicks a strong pass forward to Giuseppe Altomare. Giuseppe Altomare sees space and advances. Giuseppe Altomare shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.25
Kevin Inglis makes a probing pass to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.26
1-0Leon Meyer hacks Younès Belgherbi from behind! Leon Meyer is shown the yellow card! Younès Belgherbi runs off the knock.
69.04
1-0Ross County are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Heart of Midlothian's defence.
75.33
Stuart McCoist makes a simple pass to Giuseppe Altomare. Giuseppe Altomare chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Montoya. Daniel Montoya whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan flicks the ball with his head. Ronnie Windass is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.11
Leon Meyer sees a break and surges forward. Leon Meyer chips the ball to his team mate, Ade Babayaro. Ade Babayaro tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Ronnie Windass.
83.25
Daniel Montoya barges into Harvey Van Der Gun. Daniel Montoya is shown the yellow card! Harvey Van Der Gun runs off the knock.
87.04
Giuseppe Altomare surges forward with the ball. Giuseppe Altomare plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Montoya and rushes in on goal... Giuseppe Altomare tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
28.1%
42.7%
29.2%
Scorers
| Duncan Strachan 27, 75 Giuseppe Altomare 87 |