Match Report
| Ross County | Ross County |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alec Hansen | A. Hansen |  | 51 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 46 | | Andy Brady | A. Brady | ||||||||
| Gavin Elliott | G. Elliott | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Nascimento | R. Nascimento |  | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Andy Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Niccolo Pearce | N. Pearce |  | 47 | D | | 4 | | | D | 49 | | Dominic Liddell | D. Liddell | ||||||||
| Harvey Mendonca | H. Mendonca | | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 50 | | Alec Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Dominic Gough | D. Gough | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Duncan Cole | D. Cole | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | | 64 | A | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott | |||||||||
| Richard Gemmill | R. Gemmill | | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Paul Greig | P. Greig | |||||||||
| Don Inglis | D. Inglis | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Paul Rae | P. Rae | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
| Ger Gronkjaer | G. Gronkjaer |  | 45 | D | | 12 | | D | 47 | | Neil Greig | N. Greig | |||||||||
| Stephen Burley | S. Burley | | 45 | D | | 13 | | D | 46 | | Alex Souness | A. Souness | |||||||||
| Luis Ribeiro | L. Ribeiro | | 43 | M | | 14 | | M | 44 | | Stephen Mason | S. Mason | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Hanami |
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Brechin. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Rae.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Rae.
0.00
0-0Brechin kick off and get the first half underway!
3.24
0-0Andy Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Alec Mckinlay. Alec Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
4.55
Harvey Mendonca makes a simple pass to Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole threads the ball through to Don Inglis. Don Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.56
Alex Elliott makes a probing pass to Paul Greig. Paul Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.12
0-0Kevin Cleland comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Elliott. Kevin Cleland is warned by the referee! Gavin Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.54
Rodrigo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Gough collects the pass. Dominic Gough hits a low pass to Don Inglis. Don Inglis shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.03
Stuart Hansen plays the ball forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Cleland and advances towards the goal... Alex Caldwell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.26
Dominic Gough plays the ball forward to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo plays a one-two with Paul Rae and rushes in on goal... Paul Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
27.11
Stuart Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Alex Caldwell who takes it down. Alex Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.25
Stuart Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
33.13
Dominic Gough makes a simple pass to Don Inglis. Don Inglis tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.05
0-0Rodrigo Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gemmill collects the pass. Richard Gemmill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Liddell.
40.11
0-0Dominic Gough comes in with a late challenge on Alec Mckinlay. The referee brings Dominic Gough to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Mckinlay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.38
0-0Dominic Gough makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Gough shoots from outside the area. Andy Brady comfortably gets down and covers it.
44.54
Stuart Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Cleland who brings the ball under control. Kevin Cleland shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Stuart Hansen catches Duncan Cole on the ankles. The referee brings Stuart Hansen to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Cole stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ross County kick off!
48.26
With great vision, Dominic Gough plays the ball forward to Paul Rae. Paul Rae shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.12
1-0Duncan Cole runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Cole whips in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. With a superhuman jump, Paul Matteo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.54
Duncan Cole comes in with a late challenge on Alex Elliott. Duncan Cole is given a warning by the referee! Alex Elliott runs off the knock.
69.12
Duncan Cole flicks a high pass forward. Paul Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.57
Duncan Cole knocks the ball forward to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Rae. Paul Rae is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Good keeping from Andy Brady as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
75.10
1-0Dominic Gough takes a quick corner, playing it short to Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole knocks the ball into the box. Andy Brady scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
83.46
Alec Mckinlay hacks Dominic Gough from behind! The referee warns Alec Mckinlay to calm down! Dominic Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.25
Dominic Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Alex Elliott controls it well on his chest. Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Cleland controls it well on his chest. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Stuart Elliott plays the ball forward to Paul Greig. Paul Greig rushes past Niccolo Pearce! Paul Greig strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
26.9%
48.7%
24.4%
Scorers
| Paul Matteo 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Matteo of Ross County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 9 | |
| 8. | Paul Matteo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Richard Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Andy Brady (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Hopkin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Andy Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Mckinlay (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stuart Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Greig (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Souness (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Mason (MID) | 0 | |