Match Report
| Elgin City | Elgin City |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Maikel De Vries | Maikel De Vries | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| David Telfer | D. Telfer |  | 36 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 51 | | Alec Hansen | A. Hansen | ||||||||
| Richard Hutchison | R. Hutchison | | 43 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Gavin Elliott | G. Elliott | |||||||||
| Paul McGrory | P. McGrory | | 37 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 |  | Rodrigo Nascimento | R. Nascimento | |||||||||
| Andy Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | | 38 | D | | | 4 | | D | 47 |  | Niccolo Pearce | N. Pearce | ||||||||
| Don McStay | D. McStay | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Harvey Mendonca | H. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Neil Burley | N. Burley | | 42 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Dominic Gough | D. Gough | |||||||||
| Gavin Glass | G. Glass | | 41 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Duncan Cole | D. Cole | |||||||||
| Andy White | A. White | | 38 | M | | 8 | | A | 64 | | Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | |||||||||
| Dominic White | D. White | | 43 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Richard Gemmill | R. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Matt Niven | M. Niven | | 41 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Don Inglis | D. Inglis | |||||||||
| Callum Davidson | C. Davidson | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Paul Rae | P. Rae | |||||||||
| Craig Sullivan | C. Sullivan | | 43 | D | | 12 | | D | 45 |  | Ger Gronkjaer | G. Gronkjaer | |||||||||
| Garry Telfer | G. Telfer | | 35 | M | | 13 | | D | 45 | | Stephen Burley | S. Burley | |||||||||
| Edgar Monteiro | E. Monteiro | | 43 | A | | 14 | | M | 43 | | Luis Ribeiro | L. Ribeiro | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Ross County. A crowd of 2,790 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Dalglish.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Dalglish.
0.00
0-0Ross County kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
0-0Andy White knocks the ball forward to Dominic White. Dominic White runs straight at the defence! Dominic White makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
6.52
0-0Andy White flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson plays a scrappy one-two with Dominic White and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Callum Davidson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
21.04
Dominic Gough flicks a high ball forward to Paul Rae who takes it down. Paul Rae threads a neat ball through to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.07
0-0Duncan Cole knocks the ball forward to Paul Rae. Paul Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.08
0-1Dominic Gough makes a simple pass to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo plays a one-two with Don Inglis and advances towards the goal... Paul Matteo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Paul Matteo scores for Ross County!!
33.17
0-1Neil Burley hacks Dominic Gough from behind! The referee warns Neil Burley to calm down! Dominic Gough runs off the knock.
38.57
Gavin Elliott threads a neat ball through to Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Rae and advances towards the goal... Paul Matteo rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.58
Duncan Cole makes a simple pass to Don Inglis. Don Inglis rushes past Andy Mckinlay! Don Inglis shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Dominic Gough threads a neat ball through to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Paul Rae. Paul Rae rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Elgin City get the second half underway!
55.29
Gavin Glass flicks a high pass forward. Dominic White controls it well on his chest. Dominic White skips past Rodrigo Nascimento! Some silky footwork from Dominic White provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.50
0-2Niccolo Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Don Inglis but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.18
Paul McGrory makes a strong solo run forward. Paul McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Dominic White controls it well on his chest. Dominic White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.45
With some swift thinking, Neil Burley plays the ball forward to Dominic White. Dominic White knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson makes a deft header. Alec Hansen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
63.14
Duncan Cole threads a neat ball through to Paul Rae. Paul Rae shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
69.31
Niccolo Pearce makes a simple pass to Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.44
Neil Burley plays the ball forward to Dominic White. Dominic White flicks a high pass forward. Matt Niven controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Matt Niven shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
73.14
Andy White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
78.17
Duncan Cole flicks a high pass forward to Paul Rae who brings the ball under control. Paul Rae threads a neat ball through to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. David Telfer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
84.50
Richard Hutchison threads the ball through to Gavin Glass. Gavin Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Niven. Matt Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.18
Rodrigo Nascimento plays the ball forward to Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole flicks a high pass forward to Paul Matteo who brings the ball under control. Paul Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
23%
43.2%
33.8%
Scorers
| Paul Matteo 30, 39, 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Matteo of Ross County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Telfer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy White (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dominic White (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Matt Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Callum Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edgar Monteiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rodrigo Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Niccolo Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Harvey Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Cole (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Matteo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Richard Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Don Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Rae (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ger Gronkjaer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Burley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Ribeiro (MID) | 0 | |