Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec HansenA. Hansen51
G
captain1
G
47Callum HopkinC. Hopkin
Gavin ElliottG. Elliott57
D
2
D
47Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Rodrigo NascimentoR. Nascimento51
D
3
D
43Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn
Niccolo PearceN. Pearce47
D
4
D
37Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn
Harvey MendoncaH. Mendonca47
D
5
M
52Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson
Dominic GoughD. Gough49
M
6
M
50Dominic BurleyD. Burley
Duncan ColeD. Cole45
M
7
M
46Matt DickovM. Dickov
Paul MatteoP. Matteo64
A
8
M
45John FergusonJ. Ferguson
Richard GemmillR. Gemmill55
A
9captain
A
46John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Don InglisD. Inglis52
A
10
A
39Stephen JamesS. James
Paul RaeP. Rae46
A
11
A
38Billy McGroryB. McGrory
 
Ger GronkjaerG. Gronkjaer45
D
12
G
46Callum GlassC. Glass
Stephen BurleyS. Burley45
D
13
A
38John HansenJ. Hansen
Luis RibeiroL. Ribeiro43
M
14
M
37John HendryJ. Hendry

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,762 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off the first half!
2.24
Harvey Mendonca threads the ball through to Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough knocks the ball forward to Paul Rae. Paul Rae finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.14
With imagination, Neil Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward. John Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.48
Niccolo Pearce threads a neat ball through to Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole hits a low pass to Don Inglis. Don Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
6.47
Dominic Gough threads the ball through to Paul Rae. Paul Rae sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
10.30
Rodrigo Nascimento takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Nascimento takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Nascimento threads the ball through into the box. Don Inglis takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.07
Duncan Cole threads a neat ball through to Don Inglis. Don Inglis makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paul Rae. Paul Rae side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.53
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.53
Duncan Cole flicks a high pass forward to Paul Matteo who brings the ball under control. Paul Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Don Inglis. Don Inglis flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
16.06
Duncan Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Billy McGrory collects the pass. Billy McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.15
Duncan Ferguson makes a probing pass to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen James. Stephen James whips in a cross ball towards John Ferguson. John Ferguson flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
21.54
Rodrigo Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole threads a neat ball through to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Rae but the linesman indicates offside!
22.53
Duncan Cole knocks the ball forward to Don Inglis. Don Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Paul Matteo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Paul Matteo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Callum Hopkin comfortably smothers it!
26.04
Harvey Mendonca flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Gough who takes it down. Dominic Gough flicks a high pass forward. Paul Rae holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Rae threads the ball through into the box. Don Inglis rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.25
Dominic Burley flicks a high ball forward to John Naysmith who takes it down. John Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but somehow Alec Hansen manages to keep it out.
34.40
Dominic Gough flicks a high pass forward. Paul Matteo easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Don Inglis. With a superhuman jump, Don Inglis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
36.16
Dominic Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.10
Niccolo Pearce flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Cole who takes it down. Duncan Cole makes a simple pass to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Callum Hopkin!
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. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
47.01
Richard Henderson runs forward with the ball. Richard Henderson threads a neat ball through to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
53.17
Rodrigo Nascimento takes a short throw-in bringing Harvey Mendonca into play. Without breaking stride, Harvey Mendonca plays the ball forward to Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole hits a low pass to Paul Rae. Paul Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Don Inglis. With a superhuman jump, Don Inglis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
57.49
Dominic Gough makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Gough skips past Billy Meiklejohn! Some silky footwork from Dominic Gough provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
61.28
Harvey Mendonca makes a probing pass to Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough threads a neat ball through to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
63.34
Gavin Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Rae but the linesman indicates offside!
65.41
Duncan Cole makes a probing pass to Don Inglis. Don Inglis plays a quick one-two with Paul Matteo and rushes in on goal... Neil Meiklejohn hacks Don Inglis from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.22
Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward to Billy McGrory who brings the ball under control. Billy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Pearce.
71.51
Dominic Burley knocks the ball forward to John Ferguson. John Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen James. Stephen James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alec Hansen picks it out of the air!
77.11
Matt Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen James. Stephen James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Pearce.
81.33
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. John Ferguson collects the pass. John Ferguson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alec Hansen manages to gather it easily.
84.36
Billy Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matt Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
85.04
Richard Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov sees space and advances. Matt Dickov plays a quick one-two with Billy McGrory and rushes in on goal... Matt Dickov takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Dickov plays the ball forward to John Ferguson. John Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Raith Rovers
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
30.9%
40.4%
28.7%

Scorers
Paul Rae 12
Don Inglis 26
Matt Dickov 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Dickov of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Alec Hansen (GK)
7
2.Gavin Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Rodrigo Nascimento (DEF)
7
4.Niccolo Pearce (DEF)
6
5.Harvey Mendonca (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Gough (MID)
8
7.Duncan Cole (MID)
7
8.Paul Matteo (ATT)
6
9.Richard Gemmill (ATT)
6
10.Don Inglis (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paul Rae (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ger Gronkjaer (DEF)
0
13.Stephen Burley (DEF)
0
14.Luis Ribeiro (MID)
0

1.Callum Hopkin (GK)
6
2.Richard Henderson (DEF)
7
3.Neil Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4.Billy Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Ferguson (MID)
6
6.Dominic Burley (MID)
7
7.Matt Dickov (MID)goal scored
9
8.John Ferguson (MID)
6
9.John Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Stephen James (ATT)
6
11.Billy McGrory (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Glass (GK)
0
13.John Hansen (ATT)
0
14.John Hendry (MID)
0