Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garry McCoistG. McCoist61
G
1
G
69Richard SounessR. Souness
Stuart FergusonS. Ferguson61
D
2
D
63Hannes HallerH. Haller
Filipe CastroF. Castro53
D
3
D
55Anton EderA. Eder
Nick BeattieN. Beattie51
D
4
D
54Matthias OverathM. Overath
Spencer LisbieS. Lisbie48
D
5
D
49Stephen CaldwellS. Caldwell
Roberto PostigaR. Postiga57
M
6
M
70Antonio PetruzziA. Petruzzi
Scott MorrisonS. Morrison56
M
captain7
M
69Matt RaeM. Rae
Dominic MasonD. Mason58
A
8
M
64Geoffrey HermansG. Hermans
Duncan VenusD. Venus52
A
9
A
59John JohnstoneJ. Johnstone
Don HopkinD. Hopkin51
A
10captain
A
55Simon JohnsonS. Johnson
Scott InglisS. Inglis49
A
11
A
53Enzo CalifanoE. Califano
 
David DickovD. Dickov56
M
12
M
57Craig RaeC. Rae
Garry TelferG. Telfer51
M
13
M
56Callum JohnstoneC. Johnstone
Malcolm GreavesM. Greaves49
A
14
M
52David GreeningD. Greening

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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 Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Johnstone.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
3.36
Stephen Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Rae. Matt Rae sees space and advances. Matt Rae plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Johnson and advances towards the goal... Matt Rae shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Garry McCoist.
4.03
Corner kick to Hamilton Academical. Antonio Petruzzi plays it to the far post. Simon Johnson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.55
Geoffrey Hermans knocks the ball forward to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.24
Simon Johnson flicks a high ball forward to Enzo Califano who takes it down. Enzo Califano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.58
Stuart Ferguson makes a strong solo run forward. Stuart Ferguson makes a simple pass to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Overath.
15.55
Scott Morrison clumsily knocks into Hannes Haller. Scott Morrison is given a warning by the referee! Hannes Haller runs off the knock.
21.47
With a delightful solo run, Filipe Castro stretches the opposition's defence. Filipe Castro shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
27.20
Matt Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
28.19
Geoffrey Hermans knocks the ball forward to Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson rushes past Filipe Castro! Simon Johnson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.03
Antonio Petruzzi barges into Spencer Lisbie. The referee calls over Antonio Petruzzi and shows him a yellow card! Spencer Lisbie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.28
Antonio Petruzzi makes a probing pass to Matt Rae. Matt Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
36.40
Geoffrey Hermans flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball towards John Johnstone. John Johnstone finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.57
Roberto Postiga knocks the ball forward to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis shoots from distance. Solid save from Richard Souness.
39.39
Scott Morrison makes a simple pass to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Richard Souness picks it out of the air!
44.40
Simon Johnson makes a probing pass to Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans knocks in a cross ball towards John Johnstone. John Johnstone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Callum Johnstone replacing Geoffrey Hermans.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
63.57
With a delightful solo run, Matt Rae stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Rae tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
65.38
Spencer Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roberto Postiga shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Richard Souness manages to gather it.
66.15
Matthias Overath flicks a high pass forward to Matt Rae who brings the ball under control. Matt Rae threads a neat ball through to John Johnstone. John Johnstone edges inside the box! John Johnstone muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.57
Matt Rae flicks a high ball forward to John Johnstone who takes it down. John Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.46
Antonio Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward to Matt Rae who brings the ball under control. Matt Rae advances inside the box! Matt Rae cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
81.25
Callum Johnstone surges forward with the ball. Callum Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.27
Antonio Petruzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Rae. Matt Rae shoots from outside the area but is denied by Garry McCoist. Excellent save.
89.04
Antonio Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Simon Johnson controls it well on his chest. Simon Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Callum Johnstone makes a simple pass to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano lofts in a cross ball towards John Johnstone. John Johnstone jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Garry McCoist.
90.00
Matt Rae takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Callum Johnstone. Some good footwork from Callum Johnstone provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Stuart Ferguson and goes wide.
90.00
Matt Rae takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Garry McCoist drops low and scoops up the ball.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Hamilton Academical
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.6%
68.4%
Play Area
34.2%
48.7%
17.1%

Scorers
John Johnstone 44, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Johnstone of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Garry McCoist (GK)
7
2.Stuart Ferguson (DEF)
6
3.Filipe Castro (DEF)
6
4.Nick Beattie (DEF)
6
5.Spencer Lisbie (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Postiga (MID)
6
7.Scott Morrison (MID)
6
8.Dominic Mason (ATT)
6
9.Duncan Venus (ATT)
6
10.Don Hopkin (ATT)
6
11.Scott Inglis (ATT)
6
 
12.David Dickov (MID)
0
13.Garry Telfer (MID)
0
14.Malcolm Greaves (ATT)
0

1.Richard Souness (GK)
7
2.Hannes Haller (DEF)
6
3.Anton Eder (DEF)
6
4.Matthias Overath (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Caldwell (DEF)
6
6.Antonio Petruzzi (MID)yellow card
6
7.Matt Rae (MID)
8
8.Geoffrey Hermans (MID)
7
9.John Johnstone (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Simon Johnson (ATT)
6
11.Enzo Califano (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Rae (MID)
0
13.Callum Johnstone (MID)
6
14.David Greening (MID)
0