Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Craig MortonC. Morton60
G
1
G
55Carlton DublinC. Dublin
Craig BoothC. Booth60
D
2
D
56Don ClelandD. Cleland
Matt GlassM. Glass53
D
3
D
51Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Alexander EberleA. Eberle45
D
4captain
D
50Stuart WhiteS. White
Craig McCoistC. McCoist63
M
captain5
D
49Stuart GlassS. Glass
Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez58
M
6
M
70Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Gavin GreigG. Greig57
M
7
M
53Adam MiddletonA. Middleton
Stuart GreigS. Greig55
M
8
M
52Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay
Billy MatteoB. Matteo65
A
9
A
65Stuart TelferS. Telfer
Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister63
A
10
A
56Roberto PregnolatoR. Pregnolato
Alex LiddellA. Liddell56
A
11
A
41Garry DickovG. Dickov
 
Don CampbellD. Campbell53
G
12
G
51Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison
David BradyD. Brady52
G
13
M
49Matt FergusonM. Ferguson
Richard McNeillR. McNeill52
M
14
D
49Callum NivenC. Niven

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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. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
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 Alex McStay.


0.00
Ross County get the match underway!
2.40
Billy McGrory slams into Gavin Greig with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Gavin Greig carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.07
Stuart Greig threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Carlton Dublin. Excellent save.
8.44
Garry Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Pregnolato who brings the ball neatly under control. Roberto Pregnolato whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
9.57
Craig McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
12.03
Stuart Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.39
Garry Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Pregnolato who takes it down. Roberto Pregnolato knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Eberle.
44.38
Billy Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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 and get the second half underway!
47.18
Alexander Eberle threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.35
Garry Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Craig Morton didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.12
Gavin Greig flicks a high ball forward to Alex Liddell who takes it down. Alex Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.55
Roberto Pregnolato clumsily knocks into Matt Glass. Roberto Pregnolato is warned by the referee! Matt Glass runs off the knock.
60.51
With a delightful solo run, Roberto Pregnolato stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Pregnolato skips past Matt Glass! Roberto Pregnolato takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.28
Adam Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Eberle.
66.10
Billy Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell collects the pass. Alex Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Morrison.
72.50
Gavin Greig flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Rodriguez collects the pass. Mauricio Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!
73.04
Stuart Glass comes in with a late challenge on Billy Matteo. Stuart Glass is given a warning by the referee! Billy Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Booth laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Matteo. With some swift thinking, Billy Matteo plays the ball forward to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Carlton Dublin punches it away to safety.
83.24
Mauricio Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Billy Matteo who takes it down. Billy Matteo shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
85.47
Gavin Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
89.51
Adam Middleton comes in with a late challenge on Matt Glass. Adam Middleton is warned by the referee! Matt Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Ayr United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
23.3%
47.9%
28.8%

Scorers
Duncan Mcallister 44, 51

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

Match Ratings
1.Craig Morton (GK)
6
2.Craig Booth (DEF)
6
3.Matt Glass (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Eberle (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)
7
10.Duncan Mcallister (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Alex Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Campbell (GK)
0
13.David Brady (GK)
0
14.Richard McNeill (MID)
0

1.Carlton Dublin (GK)
6
2.Don Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Morrison (DEF)
6
4.Stuart White (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Glass (DEF)
6
6.Billy McGrory (MID)red card
3
7.Adam Middleton (MID)
6
8.Stuart Mckinlay (MID)
6
9.Stuart Telfer (ATT)
6
10.Roberto Pregnolato (ATT)
6
11.Garry Dickov (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Hutchison (GK)
0
13.Matt Ferguson (MID)
0
14.Callum Niven (DEF)
0