Match Report


StranraerStranraer     Ross CountyRoss County
Clyde WoottonClyde Wootton Computer Player Computer Player
Neil CaldwellN. Caldwell59
G
1
G
60Craig MortonC. Morton
Craig DavidsonC. Davidson73
D
2
D
60Craig BoothC. Booth
David LiddellD. Liddell39
D
3
D
53Matt GlassM. Glass
Ernesto FerrerE. Ferrer68
D
4
D
45Alexander EberleA. Eberle
Callum RaeC. Rae53
D
5captain
M
62Craig McCoistC. McCoist
Jeroen TobiassenJ. Tobiassen67
M
6
M
58Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez
Nicola SesiaN. Sesia44
M
7
M
57Gavin GreigG. Greig
Dominique de HaanD. de Haan67
M
captain8
M
54Stuart GreigS. Greig
Ruddy GranonR. Granon54
A
9
A
64Billy MatteoB. Matteo
Simon LangeS. Lange52
A
10
A
63Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister
Darren EdworthyD. Edworthy53
A
11
A
55Alex LiddellA. Liddell
 
Erwin BoumaE. Bouma51
A
12
G
53Don CampbellD. Campbell
Nuno PinheiroN. Pinheiro52
G
13
G
52David BradyD. Brady
Don LiddellD. Liddell51
D
14
M
52Richard McNeillR. McNeill

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Ross County. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Rae.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
2.23
Craig Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Dominique de Haan. With great vision, Dominique de Haan plays the ball forward to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy plays a one-two with Ruddy Granon and rushes in on goal... Darren Edworthy takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
4.06
Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ross County are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.32
Gavin Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
16.22
Matt Glass clumsily knocks into Darren Edworthy. Matt Glass is warned by the referee! Darren Edworthy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.29
Jeroen Tobiassen hits a low pass to Nicola Sesia. Nicola Sesia makes a probing pass to Darren Edworthy but he's offside!
21.39
With a delightful solo run, Gavin Greig stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Liddell but he's offside!
24.39
Gavin Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
28.16
Gavin Greig threads a neat ball through to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.25
Stuart Greig passes the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Rae.
39.47
Duncan Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.53
Callum Rae flicks a high pass forward. Dominique de Haan collects the pass. Dominique de Haan threads a neat ball through to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon plays a one-two with Nicola Sesia and advances towards the goal... Ruddy Granon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
David Liddell pushes mid-way up the pitch. David Liddell threads the ball through to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon lofts in a cross ball towards Dominique de Haan. Dominique de Haan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Craig Morton.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Jeroen Tobiassen kicks a low ball out wide. Alexander Eberle gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Stranraer kicking off!
51.40
Dominique de Haan darts forward. Dominique de Haan shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
53.51
Dominique de Haan makes a beautiful solo run. Dominique de Haan tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
54.08
Craig McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
57.50
Jeroen Tobiassen decides to run forward with the ball. Jeroen Tobiassen knocks in a cross ball towards Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Craig Morton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
61.07
Gavin Greig catches Craig Davidson on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Greig and shows him a yellow card! Craig Davidson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.26
Gavin Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
69.52
Jeroen Tobiassen knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Sesia. Nicola Sesia plays a scrappy one-two with Ruddy Granon and advances towards the goal... Nicola Sesia shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.24
Mauricio Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.18
Gavin Greig passes the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
78.39
Matt Glass comes in with a late challenge on Nicola Sesia. Matt Glass is shown the yellow card! Nicola Sesia stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.29
Craig McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.16
Matt Glass sees Craig Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stranraer

Ross County
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
29.6%
47.9%
22.5%

Scorers
Ruddy Granon 41

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruddy Granon of Stranraer

Match Ratings
1.Neil Caldwell (GK)
6
2.Craig Davidson (DEF)
6
3.David Liddell (DEF)
7
4.Ernesto Ferrer (DEF)
6
5.Callum Rae (DEF)
6
6.Jeroen Tobiassen (MID)
8
7.Nicola Sesia (MID)
7
8.Dominique de Haan (MID)
8
9.Ruddy Granon (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Simon Lange (ATT)
6
11.Darren Edworthy (ATT)
6
 
12.Erwin Bouma (ATT)
0
13.Nuno Pinheiro (GK)
0
14.Don Liddell (DEF)
0

1.Craig Morton (GK)
7
2.Craig Booth (DEF)
6
3.Matt Glass (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Alexander Eberle (DEF)
6
5.Craig McCoist (MID)
6
6.Mauricio Rodriguez (MID)
6
7.Gavin Greig (MID)yellow card
7
8.Stuart Greig (MID)
6
9.Billy Matteo (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Mcallister (ATT)
6
11.Alex Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Campbell (GK)
0
13.David Brady (GK)
0
14.Richard McNeill (MID)
0