Match Report
| Ross County | Ross County |  |  | Queens Park | Queens Park | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Garry McCoist | G. McCoist |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Gavin Hansen | G. Hansen | |||||||||
| Stuart Ferguson | S. Ferguson | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Andy Hansen | A. Hansen | |||||||||
| Alex Naysmith | A. Naysmith | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 |  | Stanley Marsden | S. Marsden | |||||||||
| Samuel Lima | S. Lima |  | 52 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 55 | | John Gough | J. Gough | ||||||||
| Filipe Castro | F. Castro | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Simon Todd | S. Todd | |||||||||
| Scott Morrison | S. Morrison | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 |  | Aron Heesakkers | A. Heesakkers | |||||||||
| Garry Telfer | G. Telfer | | 51 | M | | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | ||||||||
| Dominic Mason | D. Mason | | 57 | A | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Omer Campbell | O. Campbell | |||||||||
| Gary Hutchison | G. Hutchison | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 |  | Lennart Beck | L. Beck | |||||||||
| Duncan Venus | D. Venus | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Paul Hendry | P. Hendry | |||||||||
| Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Callum Gallacher | C. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Callum Campbell | C. Campbell | | 53 | G | | 12 | | G | 55 | | Stuart Gemmill | S. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Matt McStay | M. McStay | | 49 | D | | 13 | | A | 53 | | Vasco Marques | V. Marques | |||||||||
| Alec Gough | A. Gough | | 47 | D | | 14 | | M | 48 | | Duncan Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 10,400 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.
0.00
0-0Ross County start the match!
3.30
0-0Alec Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
4.17
Scott Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
6.44
0-0Alex Naysmith clumsily knocks into Alec Mccall. The referee calls over Alex Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Alec Mccall runs off the knock.
12.36
0-0Omer Campbell sees Aron Heesakkers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aron Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.17
Stanley Marsden threads a neat ball through to Andy Hansen. Andy Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Omer Campbell controls it well on his chest. Omer Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.09
0-0Dominic Mason slams into Simon Todd with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Simon Todd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.09
Stanley Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall sees Omer Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.15
Omer Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.45
Filipe Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Filipe Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
36.46
0-0Garry Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morrison collects the pass. Scott Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Gavin Hansen as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
37.14
0-0It's a corner kick. Garry Telfer kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Callum Gallacher reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.43
Aron Heesakkers surges forward with the ball. Aron Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.08
1-0Garry Telfer surges forward with the ball. Garry Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ross County!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park have changed their lineup with Stuart Gemmill replacing Simon Todd. The Queens Park players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Queens Park start the second half!
47.56
Omer Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Garry McCoist manages to keep it out.
48.26
Scott Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Venus who brings the ball neatly under control. Duncan Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.16
Aron Heesakkers makes a high pass forward. Alec Mccall shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Alec Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Garry McCoist!
54.41
John Gough knocks the ball forward to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck makes a convincing header. It's there!! Garry McCoist has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.10
Garry Telfer breaks forward. Garry Telfer threads a neat ball through to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
60.49
1-1Stuart Gemmill takes the throw-in. Omer Campbell makes a probing pass to Aron Heesakkers. Aron Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Garry Telfer!
61.50
Stanley Marsden sweeps the ball long. Callum Gallacher plays a one-two with Alec Mccall and rushes in on goal... Callum Gallacher strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.41
Omer Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry plays a quick one-two with Lennart Beck and rushes in on goal... Paul Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.30
Filipe Castro flicks a high ball forward to Craig Hendry who takes it down. Craig Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Gary Hutchison who takes it down. Gary Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.12
Aron Heesakkers flicks a high ball forward to Callum Gallacher who takes it down. Callum Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck makes a convincing header. It's there!! Garry McCoist has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.51
John Gough punts the ball hopefully upfield. Alec Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Mccall plays the ball forward to Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
79.44
John Gough clumsily knocks into Stuart Ferguson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.01
Garry Telfer hits a low pass to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
83.16
Stanley Marsden breaks forward. Stanley Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Omer Campbell collects the pass. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.08
Samuel Lima threads the ball through to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hutchison controls it well on his chest. Gary Hutchison finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.01
Omer Campbell sees Paul Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Aron Heesakkers. Aron Heesakkers heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Filipe Castro plays the ball forward to Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
32.5%
43.4%
24.1%
Scorers
| Craig Hendry 44 | Lennart Beck 54, 71 Callum Gallacher 62 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lennart Beck of Queens Park |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Naysmith (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Samuel Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Filipe Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Garry Telfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dominic Mason (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Gary Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Venus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Hendry (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Callum Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt McStay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Gough (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gavin Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stanley Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Gough (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Simon Todd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aron Heesakkers (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Omer Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lennart Beck (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Paul Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Callum Gallacher (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Stuart Gemmill (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Vasco Marques (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Burley (MID) | 0 | |