Match Report
| Ross County | Ross County |  |  | East Fife | East Fife | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alec Hansen | A. Hansen |  | 51 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Duncan Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | ||||||||
| Gavin Elliott | G. Elliott | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Nascimento | R. Nascimento |  | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Richard Inglis | R. Inglis | |||||||||
| Niccolo Pearce | N. Pearce |  | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Craig Johnstone | C. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Harvey Mendonca | H. Mendonca | | 47 | D | | 5 | | | D | 47 | | Billy James | B. James | ||||||||
| Dominic Gough | D. Gough | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Stanley Upson | S. Upson | |||||||||
| Duncan Cole | D. Cole | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Kevin Naysmith | K. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | | 64 | A | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | |||||||||
| Richard Gemmill | R. Gemmill | | 55 | A | | 9 | | M | 42 | | Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Don Inglis | D. Inglis | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Stuart Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Paul Rae | P. Rae | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | John Matteo | J. Matteo | |||||||||
| Ger Gronkjaer | G. Gronkjaer |  | 45 | D | | 12 | | A | 45 | | Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Stephen Burley | S. Burley | | 45 | D | | 13 | | D | 44 | | Paul Collins | P. Collins | |||||||||
| Luis Ribeiro | L. Ribeiro | | 43 | M | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Duncan Ferguson | D. Ferguson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Hanami |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to East Fife. A crowd of 2,958 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Ross County kick off the first half!
3.15
0-0Stanley Upson chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae lofts in a cross ball towards John Matteo. John Matteo flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
6.54
0-0Showing composure, Harvey Mendonca laces a weighted ball forward to Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dominic Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
10.04
Richard Inglis knocks the ball forward to Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin sees a break and surges forward. Andy Hopkin shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.18
0-0Gavin Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Rae. Paul Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
16.59
0-0Paul Rae comes in with a late challenge on Richard Inglis. Paul Rae is warned by the referee! Richard Inglis stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.40
0-0Richard Inglis powers a long ball forward. John Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.36
Kevin Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Naysmith shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
30.28
Dominic Gough flicks a high pass forward to Paul Rae who brings the ball under control. Paul Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
34.33
With imagination, Duncan Cole plays the ball forward to Paul Rae. Paul Rae finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Duncan Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
38.43
0-0Dominic Gough sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Gough puts a great ball through. Paul Matteo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.53
Andy Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, John Matteo. John Matteo rushes past Gavin Elliott! Some good footwork from John Matteo provides some space. He shoots at goal but Alec Hansen is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
East Fife kick off the second half!
47.29
Richard Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Upson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Upson flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Rae controls it well on his chest. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball towards John Matteo. Niccolo Pearce hacks John Matteo from behind! Penalty not given!!
49.25
Gavin Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough flicks a high ball forward to Paul Matteo who takes it down. Paul Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Johnstone.
57.58
Dominic Gough catches Andy Hopkin on the ankles. The referee brings Dominic Gough to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Hopkin runs off the knock.
59.32
Niccolo Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Cole holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Cole threads a neat ball through to Don Inglis. Don Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.23
Niccolo Pearce threads a neat ball through to Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gemmill collects the pass. Richard Gemmill rushes past Richard Inglis! Richard Gemmill strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Mckinlay smothers it!
69.29
Craig Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Matteo. John Matteo passes the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Some silky footwork from Stuart Rae provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
73.38
Duncan Cole threads a neat ball through to Paul Rae. Paul Rae shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.13
Rodrigo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Cole holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Cole flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Gemmill skips past Craig Johnstone! Richard Gemmill shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
81.32
Craig Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to John Matteo. John Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
87.20
1-0Niccolo Pearce knocks the ball forward to Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole makes a probing pass to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Matteo and advances towards the goal... Richard Gemmill strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Duncan Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
27.8%
43%
29.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard Gemmill of Ross County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Elliott (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Rodrigo Nascimento (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Niccolo Pearce (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Harvey Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Gough (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duncan Cole (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Paul Matteo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Richard Gemmill (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 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. | Duncan Mckinlay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stanley Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Gallacher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Collins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Ferguson (DEF) | 0 | |