Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garry McCoistG. McCoist61
G
1
G
71John HutchisonJ. Hutchison
Stuart FergusonS. Ferguson61
D
2
D
61David GreigD. Greig
Filipe CastroF. Castro53
D
3
D
57Nunzio GriecoN. Grieco
Nick BeattieN. Beattie51
D
4
D
55Florian SchneiderF. Schneider
Spencer LisbieS. Lisbie48
D
5
D
54Simon MurphyS. Murphy
Roberto PostigaR. Postiga57
M
6
M
65Matt HendryM. Hendry
Scott MorrisonS. Morrison56
M
captain7captain
M
61Gavin HendryG. Hendry
Dominic MasonD. Mason58
A
8
M
58Pedro AlmeidaP. Almeida
Duncan VenusD. Venus52
A
9
M
55Colin McCoistC. McCoist
Don HopkinD. Hopkin51
A
10
A
69Alec BoothA. Booth
Scott InglisS. Inglis49
A
11
A
61Roberto FanucciR. Fanucci
 
David DickovD. Dickov56
M
12
G
65Oscar RedondoO. Redondo
Garry TelferG. Telfer51
M
13
A
57Oberdan MontellaO. Montella
Malcolm GreavesM. Greaves49
A
14
M
55Stephen MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 9,976 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Don Naysmith.


0.00
Albion Rovers get the match underway!
2.58
Filipe Castro sees Scott Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Morrison sees Duncan Venus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Venus whips in a cross ball towards Don Hopkin. Simon Murphy comes in with a late challenge on Don Hopkin. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
3.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Postiga laces a weighted ball forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison passes the ball forward to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga rushes past Gavin Hendry! Roberto Postiga takes a shot at goal but is denied by John Hutchison. Excellent save.
6.17
Spencer Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Venus who brings the ball under control. Duncan Venus shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.32
Pedro Almeida darts forward. Pedro Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.17
Roberto Fanucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci beats his man to it with a header but Garry McCoist reads it well. Nice keeping!
24.39
Colin McCoist hits a low pass to Alec Booth. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.51
With a delightful solo run, Scott Morrison stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.58
Don Hopkin catches Colin McCoist on the ankles. Don Hopkin is warned by the referee! Colin McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.10
Filipe Castro flicks a high ball forward to Scott Morrison who takes it down. Scott Morrison threads the ball through to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
39.58
Nick Beattie comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Almeida. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Nunzio Grieco decides to run forward with the ball. Nunzio Grieco makes a simple pass to Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
49.06
Don Hopkin catches Colin McCoist on the ankles. Don Hopkin is warned by the referee again! Colin McCoist grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.16
Roberto Fanucci knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Beattie.
54.28
Gavin Hendry hits a low pass to Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.51
Florian Schneider threads a neat ball through to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Garry McCoist.
78.25
Filipe Castro sees space and advances. Filipe Castro flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Venus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Venus shoots from long range but somehow John Hutchison manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Albion Rovers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.6%
57.4%
Play Area
26.5%
47.1%
26.5%

Scorers
Scott Inglis 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Morrison of Ross County

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

1.John Hutchison (GK)
7
2.David Greig (DEF)
6
3.Nunzio Grieco (DEF)
6
4.Florian Schneider (DEF)
6
5.Simon Murphy (DEF)
6
6.Matt Hendry (MID)
6
7.Gavin Hendry (MID)
7
8.Pedro Almeida (MID)
6
9.Colin McCoist (MID)
6
10.Alec Booth (ATT)
6
11.Roberto Fanucci (ATT)
7
 
12.Oscar Redondo (GK)
0
13.Oberdan Montella (ATT)
0
14.Stephen Meiklejohn (MID)
0