Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Craig MortonC. Morton60
G
1
G
62Patricio GomezP. Gomez
Craig BoothC. Booth60
D
2
D
52Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell
Alexander EberleA. Eberle45
D
3captain
D
52Glynn MintoG. Minto
Matt BremnerM. Bremner44
D
4
D
49Daniel RamboD. Rambo
Craig McCoistC. McCoist62
M
captain5
D
47Duncan TelferD. Telfer
Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez58
M
6
M
58John SullivanJ. Sullivan
Gavin GreigG. Greig57
M
7
M
52Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Stuart GreigS. Greig54
M
8
M
52Callum TelferC. Telfer
Billy MatteoB. Matteo64
A
9
A
59Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister63
A
10
A
55Eduardo ReisE. Reis
Alex LiddellA. Liddell55
A
11
A
54Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone
 
Don CampbellD. Campbell53
G
12
G
61Alessio MantelliA. Mantelli
David BradyD. Brady52
G
13
G
58Ledley CotteeL. Cottee
Richard McNeillR. McNeill52
M
14
A
54Billy ClelandB. Cleland

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 4,156 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Booth.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.32
Paul Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.39
Mauricio Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcallister collects the pass. Duncan Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.21
Daniel Rambo knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Helmer. Paul Helmer surges forward with the ball. Paul Helmer plays a one-two with Eduardo Reis and advances towards the goal... Paul Helmer tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.36
Eduardo Reis advances with the ball. Eduardo Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.12
Glynn Minto flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Reis but the linesman indicates offside!
20.40
Gavin Greig hits a low pass to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.46
Craig McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Gomez who gathers it comfortably.
24.15
Alexander Eberle sees Alex Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.46
Craig McCoist runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
36.36
Paul Helmer runs up as Callum Telfer takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Paul Helmer advances with the ball. Paul Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Craig Morton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Ross County kicking off!
47.17
Paul Helmer passes the ball forward to Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis edges inside the box! Eduardo Reis comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.23
Glynn Minto makes a simple pass to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott plays a quick one-two with Eduardo Reis and rushes in on goal... Garry Elliott strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just off target!
53.00
Mauricio Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Patricio Gomez manages to gather it.
54.23
Glynn Minto darts forward. Glynn Minto flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Elliott and advances towards the goal... Neil Johnstone rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.11
John Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Johnstone but he's offside!
59.01
Craig Booth laces a through ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Sullivan.
60.13
Alexander Eberle takes it forward alone. Alexander Eberle shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
66.17
Craig Booth flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
67.06
Mauricio Rodriguez barges into Daniel Rambo. The referee brings Mauricio Rodriguez to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Rambo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.15
Callum Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Reis collects the pass. Eduardo Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Bremner.
73.58
Dominic Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan passes the ball forward to Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone rushes past Craig Booth! Neil Johnstone comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Craig Morton!
75.56
John Sullivan makes a simple pass to Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone advances inside the box! Neil Johnstone side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.23
John Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. John Sullivan hits a low pass to Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Craig Morton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
26.6%
45.3%
28.1%

Scorers
Billy Matteo 8
Eduardo Reis 36
Neil Johnstone 54
Callum Telfer 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Johnstone of Dunfermline Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Craig Morton (GK)
6
2.Craig Booth (DEF)
6
3.Alexander Eberle (DEF)
6
4.Matt Bremner (DEF)
6
5.Craig McCoist (MID)
6
6.Mauricio Rodriguez (MID)
6
7.Gavin Greig (MID)
6
8.Stuart Greig (MID)
6
9.Billy Matteo (ATT)goal scored
7
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

1.Patricio Gomez (GK)
6
2.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Glynn Minto (DEF)
7
4.Daniel Rambo (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Telfer (DEF)
6
6.John Sullivan (MID)
7
7.Paul Helmer (MID)
8
8.Callum Telfer (MID)goal scored
8
9.Garry Elliott (ATT)
6
10.Eduardo Reis (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Neil Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Alessio Mantelli (GK)
0
13.Ledley Cottee (GK)
0
14.Billy Cleland (ATT)
0