Match Report
| Dundee | Dundee |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duncan Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 | | Garry McCoist | G. McCoist | |||||||||
| Duncan Swift | D. Swift |  | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Stuart Ferguson | S. Ferguson | |||||||||
| David Mcinnes | D. Mcinnes | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 |  | Filipe Castro | F. Castro | |||||||||
| Colin Johnstone | C. Johnstone | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Nick Beattie | N. Beattie | |||||||||
| Duncan Campbell | D. Campbell | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Spencer Lisbie | S. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Billy Elliott | B. Elliott | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Roberto Postiga | R. Postiga | |||||||||
| Guerino Agostini | G. Agostini |  | 48 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 56 | | David Dickov | D. Dickov | ||||||||
| Paul Morrison | P. Morrison | | 47 | M | | 8 | | A | 58 | | Dominic Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Titus Keane | T. Keane | | 47 | M | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Don Hopkin | D. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Anton Janes | A. Janes |  | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Andy Matteo | A. Matteo | |||||||||
| Dirk Averdijk | D. Averdijk |  | 54 | A | | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Malcolm Greaves | M. Greaves | ||||||||
| Anton de Boer | A. de Boer | | 51 | A | | 12 | | M | 51 | | Garry Telfer | G. Telfer | |||||||||
| Neil McNeill | N. McNeill | | 49 | G | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Scott Inglis | S. Inglis | |||||||||
| Stephen Telfer | S. Telfer | | 45 | M | | 14 | | M | 48 | | Stefan Mela | S. Mela | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Ross County. A crowd of 9,569 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy James.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy James.
0.00
0-0Ross County kick off and get the match underway!
3.23
0-0Spencer Lisbie sees space and advances. Spencer Lisbie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
4.40
David Dickov hits a low pass to Nick Beattie. Nick Beattie plays the ball forward to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
8.36
0-0Filipe Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Greaves. Malcolm Greaves shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
9.15
Guerino Agostini knocks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Averdijk. Dirk Averdijk shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.45
0-0Duncan Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Billy Elliott who brings the ball under control. Billy Elliott makes a probing pass to Dirk Averdijk. Dirk Averdijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Postiga.
14.41
Filipe Castro runs forward with the ball. Filipe Castro flicks a high pass forward to Andy Matteo who brings the ball under control. Andy Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
16.31
Nick Beattie sees David Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Dickov runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.03
Billy Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Janes. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Ferguson.
22.30
Nick Beattie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.23
David Dickov makes a simple pass to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Morrison.
30.44
Roberto Postiga darts forward. Roberto Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, David Dickov. David Dickov shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
32.45
1-0Titus Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guerino Agostini. Guerino Agostini rushes past Filipe Castro! Guerino Agostini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper, Garry McCoist, sees it late!! Goal for Dundee!
40.27
Filipe Castro launches a long ball forward into the other half. David Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Duncan Mckinlay!
42.14
Filipe Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, David Dickov. David Dickov knocks the ball forward to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Greaves. Malcolm Greaves outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Malcolm Greaves scores for Ross County!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Dundee kicking off!
47.02
David Dickov threads a neat ball through to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
48.04
Roberto Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Greaves. Malcolm Greaves shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.16
1-1Colin Johnstone hacks Roberto Postiga from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.58
Seeing a gap ahead, David Dickov plays the ball forward to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.16
David Dickov hits a low pass to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
59.02
David Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.34
1-2Dirk Averdijk comes in with a late challenge on David Dickov. Dirk Averdijk is warned by the referee! David Dickov runs off the knock.
65.51
David Dickov hits a low pass to Malcolm Greaves. Malcolm Greaves skips past Billy Elliott! Malcolm Greaves strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Duncan Mckinlay.
72.25
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
81.34
Under pressure, David Mcinnes clears the ball far upfield. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
83.48
Dirk Averdijk flicks a high pass forward to Anton Janes who brings the ball under control. Anton Janes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dundee!
89.18
Duncan Campbell sees Guerino Agostini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guerino Agostini makes a simple pass to Anton Janes. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Duncan Campbell sees Titus Keane in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Keane flicks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Averdijk. Dirk Averdijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Postiga.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
32.6%
39.5%
27.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Postiga of Ross County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Mckinlay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Duncan Swift (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Johnstone (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Duncan Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guerino Agostini (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Paul Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Titus Keane (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Anton Janes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Dirk Averdijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anton de Boer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil McNeill (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Garry McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Filipe Castro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nick Beattie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Spencer Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Postiga (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | David Dickov (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Dominic Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Don Hopkin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Andy Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Malcolm Greaves (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Garry Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Inglis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stefan Mela (MID) | 0 | |