Match Report
| Ross County | Ross County |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Garry McCoist | G. McCoist |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Paul McNeill | P. McNeill | |||||||||
| Stuart Ferguson | S. Ferguson | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 |  | Enrique Navarro | E. Navarro | |||||||||
| Alex Naysmith | A. Naysmith | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 |  | David Beckham | D. Beckham | |||||||||
| Samuel Lima | S. Lima |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Billy Niven | B. Niven | |||||||||
| Matt McStay | M. McStay | | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | |||||||||
| Scott Morrison | S. Morrison | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | |||||||||
| Garry Telfer | G. Telfer | | 51 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 49 |  | Max Conticchio | M. Conticchio | ||||||||
| Dominic Mason | D. Mason | | 57 | A | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Gary Hutchison | G. Hutchison | | 56 | A | | 9 | | | M | 47 | | Andy Greig | A. Greig | ||||||||
| Duncan Venus | D. Venus | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 |  | Linus Helmer | L. Helmer | |||||||||
| Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Greg Davies | G. Davies | |||||||||
| Callum Campbell | C. Campbell | | 53 | G | | 12 | | G | 49 | | Billy McNeill | B. McNeill | |||||||||
| Spencer Lisbie | S. Lisbie | | 47 | D | | 13 | | A | 47 | | Callum Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| Alec Gough | A. Gough | | 47 | D | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Brechin. A crowd of 9,463 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Johnstone.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Johnstone.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brechin get the match underway!
8.33
0-0Alex Naysmith catches Kevin Bremner in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Alex Naysmith to come over. It's a red card!! Kevin Bremner is a little dazed but should be okay.
8.33
0-0Free kick to Brechin just outside the area...
11.13
0-1Greg Davies takes a slow run up. The ball flies past the wall and into the bottom left corner - goal!!
12.29
0-1Gary Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Davies. Greg Davies shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
18.02
0-1Max Conticchio chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
24.28
0-1Samuel Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer threads a neat ball through to Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus edges inside the box! Duncan Venus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.28
0-1Samuel Lima hacks Kevin Bremner from behind! Samuel Lima is shown the yellow card! Kevin Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.22
Samuel Lima flicks a high ball forward to Garry Telfer who takes it down. Garry Telfer sees a break and surges forward. Garry Telfer shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.17
Scott Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
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. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County get the second half underway!
47.30
Garry Telfer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garry Telfer plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Venus and stumbles forward towards the goal... Garry Telfer shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
48.41
Garry Telfer hits a low pass to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
49.12
Garry Telfer threads the ball through to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Paul McNeill smothers it!
51.06
Gary Hansen pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gary Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Linus Helmer who takes it down. Linus Helmer shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.13
Scott Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Garry Telfer who takes it down. Garry Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.59
1-1Alex Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Davies. Greg Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Gallacher but he's offside!
63.50
Max Conticchio makes a beautiful solo run. Max Conticchio whips in a cross ball towards Greg Davies. Greg Davies powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.39
Matt McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Venus easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.36
Max Conticchio flicks a high pass forward to Greg Davies who brings the ball under control. Greg Davies shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Garry McCoist!
72.39
Billy Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Davies. Greg Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.06
Alex Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Davies. Greg Davies shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.37
Scott Morrison passes the ball forward to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Paul McNeill gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
90.00
Kevin Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Davies. Greg Davies plays a one-two with Alex Gallacher and advances towards the goal... Greg Davies muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
26.2%
47.5%
26.2%
Scorers
| Garry Telfer 36 | Greg Davies 9, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Telfer of Ross County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Naysmith (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 4. | Samuel Lima (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Matt McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Garry Telfer (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Dominic Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Venus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Spencer Lisbie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Gough (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul McNeill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Enrique Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Max Conticchio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alex Gallacher (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Andy Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Linus Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Greg Davies (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Billy McNeill (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Gough (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Ritchie (DEF) | 0 | |