Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,297 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee 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 Andy Dickov.


0.00
Ross County kick off and get the match underway!
6.35
Gavin Greig flicks a high pass forward. Billy Matteo controls it well on his chest. Billy Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Dominic McNeill smothers it!
8.07
Matt Glass flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
9.40
Stuart Law hacks Mauricio Rodriguez from behind! The referee calls over Stuart Law and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Rodriguez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.03
Jean-Philippe Javary chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Young. Duncan Young connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.57
Nicolas Kuzorra makes a probing pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
16.54
Craig Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
18.58
Gavin Greig makes a simple pass to Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist passes the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dominic McNeill manages to gather it.
21.58
Alex Servidei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Young. Duncan Young lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Javary. Jean-Philippe Javary connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.19
Gavin Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo edges inside the box! Billy Matteo cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
32.06
Gavin Greig sweeps the ball long. Mauricio Rodriguez makes a great pass forward. Alex Liddell runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
33.20
JŸrgen Schultz surges forward with the ball. JŸrgen Schultz hits a low pass to Duncan Young. Duncan Young plays a scrappy one-two with Dominic Johnstone and advances towards the goal... Duncan Young comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.15
Matt Glass threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
40.41
Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Rodriguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Rodriguez shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
42.55
Nicolas Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Young who brings the ball under control. Duncan Young finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Alexander Eberle makes a simple pass to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Rodriguez but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Dundee kick off!
48.15
Alex Liddell threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Liddell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Duncan Mcallister makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.31
Alexander Eberle makes a simple pass to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo shoots from distance. Dominic McNeill gets down and covers it.
53.06
Matt Glass brings the ball forward. Matt Glass laces a weighted ball forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.48
Alexander Eberle knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig sees Mauricio Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
60.13
Dundee have made 2 substitutions with David Potts replacing Jean-Philippe Javary and Scott McNeill replacing Dominic Johnstone .
63.30
Gavin Greig barges into Nicolas Kuzorra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Kuzorra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.26
Craig Booth makes a simple pass to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcallister collects the pass. Duncan Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.08
Mauricio Rodriguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister rushes past JŸrgen Schultz! Some good footwork from Duncan Mcallister provides some space. He shoots at goal. Duncan Mcallister scores for Ross County!!
71.27
Matt Glass sees a break and surges forward. Matt Glass sees Billy Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Dominic McNeill.
72.08
Nicolas Kuzorra kicks a strong pass forward to David Potts. David Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.12
Kurt Hilgerink chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra makes a simple pass to Duncan Young. Duncan Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Morton who gathers it comfortably.
75.00
Stuart Greig hacks Nicolas Kuzorra from behind! The referee brings Stuart Greig to one side and gives him a warning! Nicolas Kuzorra runs off the knock.
81.06
With some swift thinking, Craig Booth plays the ball forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.43
Billy Matteo barges into Kurt Hilgerink. The referee brings Billy Matteo to one side and gives him a warning! Kurt Hilgerink runs off the knock.
84.22
Nicolas Kuzorra makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Craig Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo hits a low pass to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Dominic McNeill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.6%
62.4%
Play Area
31.8%
42.4%
25.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Mcallister of Ross County

Match Ratings
1.Dominic McNeill (GK)
7
2.Kurt Hilgerink (DEF)
6
3.Callum White (DEF)
6
4.JŸrgen Schultz (DEF)
6
5.Alex Servidei (DEF)
6
6.Nicolas Kuzorra (MID)
7
7.Jean-Philippe Javary (MID)
6
8.Stuart Law (MID)
6
9.Duncan Young (ATT)
6
10.Jose Fortes Vega (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Dean Gilchrist (DEF)
0
13.David Potts (ATT)
6
14.Scott McNeill (ATT)
6

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