Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,882 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.
0.00
0-0Ross County kick off and get the match underway!
3.28
0-0With some swift thinking, Matt Glass plays the ball forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks the ball forward to Billy Matteo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
4.12
0-0Billy McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato threads the ball through into the box. Stuart Telfer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It's miles wide!
6.26
Alexander Eberle passes the ball forward to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez makes a defence splitting pass to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.51
0-0Alexander Eberle knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig sees Billy Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez heads the ball goalwards. Craig Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
12.46
Mauricio Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell shoots from long range. Craig Hutchison easily gets down and covers it.
16.53
With imagination, Mauricio Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
21.15
0-0Craig McCoist sees space and advances. Craig McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.52
0-0Ross County are in full control of this game.
26.58
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.36
Stuart Mckinlay threads the ball through to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato whips in a cross ball towards Garry Mason. Garry Mason outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.12
0-1Stuart Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato whips in a cross ball towards Garry Mason. Garry Mason whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.08
0-1Alexander Eberle flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Booth. Craig Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Greig. Don Cleland comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
40.33
0-1Billy McGrory clumsily knocks into Stuart Greig. The referee brings Billy McGrory to one side and gives him a warning! Stuart Greig runs off the knock.
42.28
0-1Alexander Eberle clumsily knocks into Billy McGrory. Alexander Eberle is shown the yellow card! Billy McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
With imagination, Stuart Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer knocks the ball forward to Roberto Pregnolato but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
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. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ayr United kick off!
51.21
Matt Glass flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell collects the pass. Alex Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist makes a convincing header. Craig Hutchison didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.41
Stuart Greig makes a probing pass to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
57.53
Gavin Greig flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcallister controls it well on his chest. Duncan Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.08
Matt Glass threads the ball through to Alexander Eberle. Alexander Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Billy Matteo collects the pass. Billy Matteo makes a great pass forward. Alex Liddell runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
67.22
Mauricio Rodriguez sees a break and surges forward. Mauricio Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig powers a header at goal but Craig Hutchison is on top of it.
71.01
Gavin Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.50
Craig Booth flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Rodriguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
75.10
Stuart Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Adam Middleton controls it well on his chest. Adam Middleton threads a neat ball through to Garry Mason. Garry Mason edges inside the box! Garry Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Craig Morton smothers it!
77.02
0-1Mauricio Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Billy Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig makes a convincing header. The ball comes off Don Cleland and the loose ball is cleared up field.
78.52
Matt Glass sees Gavin Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Greig threads the ball through to Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell whips the ball goalwards with his head but Don Cleland is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
81.19
Matt Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.46
Billy McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Garry Mason who takes it down. Garry Mason plays a quick one-two with Stuart Telfer and rushes in on goal... Garry Mason strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.3%
29.7%
Play Area
25.3%
47.3%
27.5%
Scorers
| Alex Liddell 81 | Garry Mason 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Mason of Ayr United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Booth (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Matt Glass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alexander Eberle (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Craig McCoist (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Rodriguez (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gavin Greig (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart Greig (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Billy Matteo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Duncan Mcallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Liddell (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Don Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard McNeill (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Craig Hutchison (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Don Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy McGrory (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Adam Middleton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stuart Mckinlay (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stuart Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Pregnolato (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Garry Mason (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Matt Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stuart Mcinnes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Sullivan (MID) | 0 | |