Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando MedinaF. Medina51
G
captain1
G
49Billy MortonB. Morton
Gary StrachanG. Strachan53
D
2
D
52Neil GoughN. Gough
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone48
D
3
D
51Stephen SullivanS. Sullivan
John YoungJ. Young48
D
4
D
47Dominic JamesD. James
Colin TelferC. Telfer48
D
5
D
45Teddy McgrealT. Mcgreal
Gavin SullivanG. Sullivan51
M
6
M
54Matt MatteoM. Matteo
Stuart HendersonS. Henderson47
M
7
M
47Matt DickovM. Dickov
Callum CollinsC. Collins46
M
8
M
47Craig McStayC. McStay
Don YoungD. Young39
M
9captain
M
42Alex GallacherA. Gallacher
Duncan MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn44
A
10
A
52Manuel SoaresM. Soares
Don FergusonD. Ferguson41
A
11
A
47Nigel JacksonN. Jackson
 
Don SullivanD. Sullivan47
D
12
G
46Craig FergusonC. Ferguson
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan47
D
13
G
46Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson
Stephen MckinlayS. Mckinlay47
D
14
A
45Gavin RitchieG. Ritchie

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 9,214 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ross County and Hibernian are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Ferguson.


0.00
The first half starts with Hibernian kicking off!
6.51
Neil Gough threads the ball through to Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Johnstone.
8.52
Callum Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.47
Matt Matteo receives the ball from a throw-in from Stephen Sullivan. Matt Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Craig McStay who takes it down. Craig McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares makes a looping header on goal. Manuel Soares scores for Hibernian!!
16.11
Gavin Sullivan flicks a high ball forward to Don Young who takes it down. Don Young shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
18.53
Don Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
20.01
John Young flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Henderson who brings the ball under control. Stuart Henderson threads a neat ball through to Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.53
Stuart Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Sullivan.
24.51
Gavin Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
27.13
Stuart Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
34.13
Callum Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.24
Matt Dickov makes a simple pass to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Jackson. Nigel Jackson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.06
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ross County kick off the second half!
47.29
Gavin Sullivan sees Don Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Sullivan but the linesman indicates offside!
49.21
Callum Collins brings the ball forward. Callum Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.32
Callum Collins sees Duncan Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.57
Alex Gallacher catches Stuart Henderson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Henderson runs off the knock.
71.15
Stephen Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Don Ferguson. The referee brings Stephen Sullivan to one side and gives him a warning! Don Ferguson runs off the knock.
75.52
Dominic James sees Matt Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Dickov changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt Dickov shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.45
Stuart Henderson threads a neat ball through to Don Young. Don Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Morton who gathers it comfortably.
81.03
Craig McStay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig McStay plays a scrappy one-two with Nigel Jackson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig McStay shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
83.47
Gavin Sullivan makes a probing pass to Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.55
With wonderful imagination, Callum Collins plays the ball forward to Stuart Henderson. With vision, Stuart Henderson laces a through ball forward to Callum Collins. Callum Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Stephen Sullivan and the loose ball is cleared up field.
87.26
Stuart Henderson sees Duncan Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
90.00
Matt Dickov knocks the ball forward to Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Hibernian
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.7%
27.3%
Play Area
25%
51.1%
23.9%

Scorers
Don Ferguson 27
Manuel Soares 12, 90
Nigel Jackson 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Soares of Hibernian

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Medina (GK)
6
2.Gary Strachan (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
4.John Young (DEF)
6
5.Colin Telfer (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Sullivan (MID)
6
7.Stuart Henderson (MID)
7
8.Callum Collins (MID)
8
9.Don Young (MID)
6
10.Duncan Meiklejohn (ATT)
7
11.Don Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Don Sullivan (DEF)
0
13.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
0
14.Stephen Mckinlay (DEF)
0

1.Billy Morton (GK)
6
2.Neil Gough (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Dominic James (DEF)
6
5.Teddy Mcgreal (DEF)
6
6.Matt Matteo (MID)
7
7.Matt Dickov (MID)
7
8.Craig McStay (MID)
7
9.Alex Gallacher (MID)yellow card
5
10.Manuel Soares (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Nigel Jackson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Craig Ferguson (GK)
0
13.Stephen Thomson (GK)
0
14.Gavin Ritchie (ATT)
0