Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Hampden Park where Queens Park play host to Ross County. A crowd of 2,662 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queens Park are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Dalglish.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park kick off!
2.22
Paul Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Glass. Gary Glass rushes past Niccolo Pearce! Some silky footwork from Gary Glass provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.26
Alec Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Glass. Gary Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Matteo. Gavin Matteo makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.33
Gary Glass barges into Rodrigo Nascimento. Gary Glass is shown the yellow card! Rodrigo Nascimento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.36
Richard Gemmill clumsily knocks into Alec Gemmell. The referee brings Richard Gemmill to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Gemmell runs off the knock.
33.38
Duncan Cole threads the ball through to Paul Rae. Paul Rae whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
38.53
Alex Collins hits a low pass to Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell takes it forward alone. Alec Caldwell plays a one-two with Gary Glass and advances towards the goal... Alec Caldwell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
40.21
Billy Thomson makes a simple pass to Gavin Matteo. Gavin Matteo runs straight at the defence! Gavin Matteo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ross County start the second half!
47.42
Alec Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Gough. The referee brings Alec Caldwell to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.50
Harvey Mendonca brings the ball forward. Harvey Mendonca threads the ball through to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo rushes past Garry Thomson! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul Matteo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies wide!
54.09
Gavin Brady breaks forward. Gavin Brady hits a low pass to Gavin Matteo. Gavin Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Mendonca.
55.25
Gavin Elliott threads a neat ball through to Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole threads a neat ball through to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
57.02
Gary Glass catches Rodrigo Nascimento on the ankles. Gary Glass is warned by the referee! Rodrigo Nascimento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.11
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Alex Ferguson replacing Garry Thomson and Callum Dalglish replacing Alec Caldwell .
61.16
Gavin Brady threads the ball through to Paul Brady. Paul Brady darts forward. Paul Brady plays a one-two with Gary Glass and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul Brady provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Alec Hansen manages to gather it easily.
67.27
Paul Brady comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Gough. The referee brings Paul Brady to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.48
Rodrigo Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole flicks a high pass forward. Paul Matteo controls it well on his chest. Paul Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
72.17
Duncan Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Don Inglis. Don Inglis plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Gemmill and advances towards the goal... Don Inglis rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.08
Harvey Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole makes a probing pass to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
77.11
Queens Park have made a substitution with Richard Burley replacing Gavin Matteo .
85.26
Billy Thomson plays the ball forward to Gary Glass. Gary Glass tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.52
Gavin Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Rae. Paul Rae makes a probing pass to Paul Matteo but he's offside!
90.00
Rodrigo Nascimento sees Duncan Cole in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Cole controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Inglis. Don Inglis tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
23.7%
46.1%
30.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Matteo of Queens Park

Match Ratings
1.Craig Telfer (GK)
6
2.Gavin Brady (DEF)
7
3.Garry Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Alec Gemmell (DEF)
6
5.Alex Collins (DEF)
6
6.Billy Thomson (MID)
7
7.Alec Caldwell (MID)
7
8.Paul Brady (MID)
7
9.David Morton (MID)
6
10.Gavin Matteo (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gary Glass (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Alex Ferguson (GK)
6
13.Callum Dalglish (MID)
6
14.Richard Burley (ATT)
6

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