Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     Ross CountyRoss County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John McCoistJ. McCoist34
G
1
G
51Fernando MedinaF. Medina
Paul McGroryP. McGrory49
D
2
D
53Gary StrachanG. Strachan
Paul HansenP. Hansen44
D
3
D
48Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone
Callum DickovC. Dickov42
D
4
D
48John YoungJ. Young
Gary CollinsG. Collins40
D
captain5
D
48Colin TelferC. Telfer
Craig DalglishC. Dalglish52
M
6
M
51Gavin SullivanG. Sullivan
Gavin McGroryG. McGrory47
M
7
M
47Stuart HendersonS. Henderson
Duncan SounessD. Souness43
M
8
M
46Callum CollinsC. Collins
Scott GemmellS. Gemmell43
M
9
M
40Alex HendryA. Hendry
Max WatsonM. Watson52
A
10captain
A
45Duncan MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Billy CaldwellB. Caldwell51
A
11
A
41Don FergusonD. Ferguson
 
Duncan LiddellD. Liddell49
A
12
D
47Don SullivanD. Sullivan
Callum CampbellC. Campbell48
A
13
D
47Craig SullivanC. Sullivan
Gary SounessG. Souness42
A
14
D
47Stephen MckinlayS. Mckinlay

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Ross County. A crowd of 8,826 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Ross County are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Glass.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
6.36
Scott Gemmell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.00
Callum Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McGrory collects the pass. Gavin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Max Watson easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Max Watson whips in a cross ball towards Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Stuart Johnstone and the loose ball is cleared up field.
10.19
With great vision, Duncan Souness plays the ball forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.23
Duncan Souness plays the ball forward to Scott Gemmell. Scott Gemmell sees Craig Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.37
Gavin McGrory passes the ball forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
24.57
John Young surges forward with the ball. John Young plays the ball forward to Callum Collins. Callum Collins tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.32
Callum Collins flicks a high pass forward to Don Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Don Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.32
Paul Hansen makes a simple pass to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Max Watson. Max Watson finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.04
Stuart Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
33.20
John Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Collins. Callum Collins flicks a high pass forward to Don Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Don Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Meiklejohn but he's offside!
36.11
Callum Collins hits a low pass to Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.08
Stuart Henderson makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Henderson passes the ball forward but Duncan Meiklejohn is offside!
42.54
Gavin Sullivan passes the ball forward to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson rushes past Callum Dickov! Stuart Henderson rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! John McCoist has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
47.20
Gary Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Dalglish. Craig Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Max Watson controls it well on his chest. Max Watson whips in a cross ball towards Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.10
Scott Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Billy Caldwell who takes it down. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Medina who gathers it comfortably.
60.34
Stuart Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.11
Stuart Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Collins. Callum Collins brings the ball forward. Callum Collins deftly passes the ball to Duncan Meiklejohn, releasing him through on goal. Duncan Meiklejohn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
71.11
Gavin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Medina who gathers it comfortably.
72.33
Stuart Johnstone sees space and advances. Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.45
Gavin Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.28
With a delightful solo run, Stuart Henderson stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Henderson advances inside the box! Stuart Henderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

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

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
26.2%
47.5%
26.2%

Scorers
Stuart Henderson 43, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Henderson of Ross County

Match Ratings
1.John McCoist (GK)
6
2.Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Paul Hansen (DEF)
6
4.Callum Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Gary Collins (DEF)
6
6.Craig Dalglish (MID)
6
7.Gavin McGrory (MID)
6
8.Duncan Souness (MID)
7
9.Scott Gemmell (MID)
6
10.Max Watson (ATT)
6
11.Billy Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Liddell (ATT)
0
13.Callum Campbell (ATT)
0
14.Gary Souness (ATT)
0

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)goal scoredgoal scored
10
8.Callum Collins (MID)
7
9.Alex Hendry (MID)
6
10.Duncan Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
11.Don Ferguson (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Sullivan (DEF)
0
13.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
0
14.Stephen Mckinlay (DEF)
0