Match Report
| Ross County | Ross County |  |  | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Gemmill | K. Gemmill |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 | | Scott Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Matt Johnstone | M. Johnstone | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | David James | D. James | |||||||||
| Alex Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Alex White | A. White | |||||||||
| Khalid Bouchiba | K. Bouchiba |  | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Craig Liddell | C. Liddell | |||||||||
| Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | | 43 | D | | 5 | | M | 50 | | Garry Ritchie | G. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Yuri Minopoli | Y. Minopoli |  | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | |||||||||
| Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | John Hansen | J. Hansen | |||||||||
| Garry James | G. James | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Billy Booth | B. Booth | |||||||||
| Craig Souness | C. Souness | | 46 | M | | 9 | | A | 62 | | Stephen Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Richard Davidson | R. Davidson | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Paul James | P. James | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Stuart Naysmith | S. Naysmith | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 3,991 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Ross County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Ross County are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Ross County kick off and get the first half underway!
4.43
0-0Paul James comes in with a late challenge on Craig Liddell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Liddell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.09
0-0Neil Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Hendry shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.19
0-0Richard Davidson hacks Alex White from behind! The referee calls over Richard Davidson and warns him to calm down! Alex White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.51
Garry James passes the ball forward to Paul James. Paul James shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.51
0-1Craig Liddell surges forward with the ball. Craig Liddell threads the ball through to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin goes all the way! Alec Hopkin rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.03
0-1Craig Souness brings the ball forward. Craig Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
20.27
Craig Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.24
0-1Alex Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Craig Souness. Craig Souness knocks the ball forward to Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Scott Mcinnes easily smothers it!
22.54
Craig Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Paul James. Paul James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.55
Alex White makes a probing pass to Garry Ritchie. Garry Ritchie makes a probing pass to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith goes all the way! Stuart Naysmith shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.16
Yuri Minopoli makes a simple pass to Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Paul James. Paul James directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
30.34
John Hansen passes the ball forward to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
32.03
Billy Booth makes a simple pass to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.34
0-3Alec Hopkin hacks Billy Naysmith from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.14
Stuart Naysmith barges into Khalid Bouchiba. Stuart Naysmith is given a warning by the referee! Khalid Bouchiba runs off the knock.
42.52
John Hansen makes a probing pass to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith passes the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
44.19
David James plays a long ball forward. Alec Hopkin shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
Billy Naysmith makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Naysmith shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off the second half!
48.11
Craig Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin makes a probing pass to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.46
John Hansen makes a simple pass to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.03
0-4Ross County are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Cowdenbeath's defence.
55.17
Yuri Minopoli makes a simple pass to Paul James. Paul James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.41
Khalid Bouchiba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry James. Garry James knocks the ball forward to Paul James. Paul James tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.39
Billy Booth makes a simple pass to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith goes all the way! Stuart Naysmith rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.09
Gary Hansen takes it forward alone. Gary Hansen shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.03
David James passes the ball forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth passes the ball forward to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith plays a perfect one-two with Alec Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Stuart Naysmith takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.21
David James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Booth. Billy Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.51
David James makes a probing pass to John Hansen. John Hansen decides to run forward with the ball. John Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
72.20
Neil Hendry sees space and advances. Neil Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.07
0-4Alex White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Ritchie. Garry Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Meiklejohn but he's offside!
87.39
Gary Hansen passes the ball forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Garry Ritchie makes a probing pass to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Kevin Gemmill manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
8
10
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.3%
60.7%
Play Area
28.6%
41.7%
29.8%
Scorers
| Alec Hopkin 15 Stuart Naysmith 25 Stephen Meiklejohn 32, 48 |