Match Report
| Queens Park | Queens Park |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Jonathan Julian Pitt | Jonathan Julian Pitt | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Steve Southgate | S. Southgate |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 |  | Craig Morton | C. Morton | |||||||||
| Martin Tomic | M. Tomic |  | 55 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Craig Booth | C. Booth | ||||||||
| Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Matt Glass | M. Glass | |||||||||
| Colin Craddock | C. Craddock | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 |  | Alexander Eberle | A. Eberle | |||||||||
| Alun Adams | A. Adams | | 55 | D | | 5 | | | M | 63 | | Craig McCoist | C. McCoist | ||||||||
| Adrian Ljungberg | A. Ljungberg | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 |  | Mauricio Rodriguez | M. Rodriguez | |||||||||
| Greg Venus | G. Venus | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Gavin Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Nigel Marsden | N. Marsden | | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Stuart Greig | S. Greig | |||||||||
| Glynn Cole | G. Cole | | 43 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Billy Matteo | B. Matteo | |||||||||
| Scott Johnstone | S. Johnstone | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Duncan Mcallister | D. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Matt Matteo | M. Matteo | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Alex Liddell | A. Liddell | |||||||||
| Giampiero Sacchetti | G. Sacchetti |  | 44 | D | | 12 | | G | 53 | | Don Campbell | D. Campbell | |||||||||
| Claus Flo | C. Flo |  | 52 | A | | 13 | | G | 52 | | David Brady | D. Brady | |||||||||
| Francisco Gil | F. Gil | | 44 | M | | 14 | | M | 52 | | Richard McNeill | R. McNeill | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Hampden Park where Queens Park play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,734 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park 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 Dominic Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queens Park 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 Dominic Morrison.
0.00
0-0Ross County get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Tomic plays the ball forward to Adrian Ljungberg. Adrian Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.01
Stuart Greig knocks the ball forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Southgate who gathers it comfortably.
4.21
0-0Alun Adams flicks a high pass forward. Matt Matteo controls it well on his chest. Matt Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Cole who takes it down. Glynn Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.25
Alexander Eberle takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Craig Booth. Craig Booth threads a neat ball through to Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist makes a probing pass to Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.30
0-0Mauricio Rodriguez sees Alex Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Alex Liddell plays the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Steve Southgate.
9.25
0-0Gavin Greig takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Steve Southgate punches the ball out of the danger area!
10.26
Alexander Eberle threads a neat ball through to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Greig whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
16.58
Craig Booth threads a neat ball through to Alexander Eberle. Alexander Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell collects the pass. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian Ljungberg.
22.52
Colin Craddock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Marsden. Nigel Marsden threads the ball through to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Glass.
24.02
Martin Tomic flicks a high pass forward. Greg Venus collects the pass. Greg Venus runs straight at the opposition's defence. Greg Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Craig Morton is on top of it.
26.51
Alexander Eberle chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig sees Alex Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.32
Stuart Greig makes a simple pass to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.13
Matt Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Booth. With great vision, Craig Booth plays the ball forward to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig cuts inside the box! Gavin Greig muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
39.27
0-0Alex Liddell comes in with a late challenge on Colin Craddock. Alex Liddell is shown the yellow card! Colin Craddock grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.28
Craig Booth threads a neat ball through to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.00
1-0Martin Tomic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Ljungberg. Adrian Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Marsden. Nigel Marsden makes a deft header. The keeper, Craig Morton, sees it late!! Goal for Queens Park!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Queens Park start the second half!
47.19
Stuart Greig barges into Adrian Ljungberg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adrian Ljungberg grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.32
Gavin Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.26
Stuart Greig sees Gavin Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.17
1-0Queens Park have made a substitution with Claus Flo replacing Matt Matteo and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.26
Alexander Eberle runs up as Matt Glass takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Alexander Eberle kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Greig rushes past Kevin Elliott! Gavin Greig muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
63.35
Adrian Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Scott Johnstone who takes it down. Scott Johnstone shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.01
Gavin Greig plays the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.05
Adrian Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Greg Venus controls it well on his chest. Greg Venus tries a spectacular long range effort. Craig Morton gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
67.22
Matt Glass flicks a high pass forward. Craig McCoist controls it well on his chest. Craig McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.26
1-1Adrian Ljungberg barges into Gavin Greig. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.53
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Giampiero Sacchetti replacing Colin Craddock and Francisco Gil replacing Greg Venus .
78.55
Craig Booth plays the ball forward to Alexander Eberle. Alexander Eberle chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
81.28
84.07
Glynn Cole knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Claus Flo. Claus Flo whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
87.28
Adrian Ljungberg brings the ball forward. Adrian Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Craig Morton keeps it out!
89.14
Nigel Marsden sees Adrian Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Marsden. Nigel Marsden gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Craig Morton had no chance!! Goal for Queens Park!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.2%
59.8%
Play Area
29.3%
41.5%
29.3%
Scorers
| Nigel Marsden 44, 89 Claus Flo 84 | Billy Matteo 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Marsden of Queens Park |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steve Southgate (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Tomic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Craddock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adrian Ljungberg (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Greg Venus (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nigel Marsden (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Glynn Cole (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Johnstone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Matt Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Giampiero Sacchetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Claus Flo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 14. | Francisco Gil (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Craig Morton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Craig Booth (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Matt Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexander Eberle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Rodriguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Greig (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Stuart Greig (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Billy Matteo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Duncan Mcallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Liddell (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Don Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard McNeill (MID) | 0 | |