Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     FalkirkFalkirk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Craig MortonC. Morton60
G
1
G
48Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Craig BoothC. Booth60
D
2
D
59Andy CampbellA. Campbell
Matt GlassM. Glass53
D
3
D
57Steven WeirS. Weir
Alexander EberleA. Eberle45
D
4captain
D
50Andy FergusonA. Ferguson
Craig McCoistC. McCoist63
M
captain5
D
48Alex DavidsonA. Davidson
Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez58
M
6
M
55Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval
Gavin GreigG. Greig57
M
7
M
53Aladino LopezA. Lopez
Stuart GreigS. Greig55
M
8
M
53Cristiano CastroC. Castro
Billy MatteoB. Matteo64
A
9
A
68David NaysmithD. Naysmith
Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister63
A
10
A
63Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill
Alex LiddellA. Liddell56
A
11
A
49Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer
 
Don CampbellD. Campbell53
G
12
M
51Goran ChibaG. Chiba
David BradyD. Brady52
G
13
M
50Steve MacleanS. Maclean
Richard McNeillR. McNeill52
M
14
A
48Neil GemmillN. Gemmill

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 4,301 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Morrison.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ross County get the match underway!
4.13
Steven Weir controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Castro. Cristiano Castro flicks a high pass forward. Corentin Christanval controls it well on his chest. Corentin Christanval shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.53
Craig McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell comfortably collects the pass. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.26
Aladino Lopez makes a beautiful solo run. Aladino Lopez threads a neat, attacking ball through to David Naysmith. David Naysmith takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.12
Gavin Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist makes a simple pass to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Matteo and advances towards the goal... Duncan Mcallister strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.37
Aladino Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Craig Booth clears it off the line with his head!
32.57
Gavin Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.09
Mauricio Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Mcallister who takes it down. Duncan Mcallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Ferguson.
38.17
Cristiano Castro passes the ball forward to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
39.11
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.04
Steven Weir kicks a strong pass forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Falkirk kick off!
47.14
Craig Booth barges into David Naysmith. The referee warns Craig Booth to calm down! David Naysmith runs off the knock.
48.09
Matt Glass threads a neat ball through to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig advances with the ball. Gavin Greig makes a defence splitting pass to Alex Liddell. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alex Liddell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.24
Craig McCoist barges into Cristiano Castro. Craig McCoist is shown the yellow card! Cristiano Castro runs off the knock.
55.13
Showing composure, Mauricio Rodriguez laces a through ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Duncan Mcallister is offside!
59.13
Alexander Eberle passes the ball forward to Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Steven Weir is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
60.42
Cristiano Castro flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Duncan Gemmill shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.27
Cristiano Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval makes a great pass forward. Duncan Gemmill runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
66.21
Cristiano Castro flicks a high pass forward. Aladino Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aladino Lopez takes it forward alone. Aladino Lopez shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
67.05
Stuart Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
71.31
Gavin Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
72.14
Corentin Christanval threads a neat ball through to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill advances inside the box! Duncan Gemmill tries a spectacular strike. Craig Morton gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
75.03
Duncan Mcallister clumsily knocks into Corentin Christanval. Duncan Mcallister is given a warning by the referee! Corentin Christanval hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.20
Craig McCoist brings the ball forward. Craig McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance. Garry Elliott gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
81.02
Alex Davidson makes a strong solo run forward. Alex Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Naysmith. David Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer whips the ball goalwards with his head but Craig Morton is on top of it.
83.33
Craig Booth flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell collects the pass. Alex Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
84.40
Duncan Gemmill hacks Mauricio Rodriguez from behind! The referee warns Duncan Gemmill to calm down! Mauricio Rodriguez runs off the knock.
85.47
Gavin Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
87.29
Aladino Lopez barges into Mauricio Rodriguez. The referee calls over Aladino Lopez and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Rodriguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Matt Glass makes a probing pass to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

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

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
24.7%
48.1%
27.2%

Scorers
Duncan Mcallister 15
Billy Matteo 33
Alex Liddell 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Matteo of Ross County

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

1.Garry Elliott (GK)
7
2.Andy Campbell (DEF)
6
3.Steven Weir (DEF)
6
4.Andy Ferguson (DEF)
6
5.Alex Davidson (DEF)
6
6.Corentin Christanval (MID)
6
7.Aladino Lopez (MID)yellow card
6
8.Cristiano Castro (MID)
7
9.David Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Gemmill (ATT)
6
11.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)
6
 
12.Goran Chiba (MID)
0
13.Steve Maclean (MID)
0
14.Neil Gemmill (ATT)
0