Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     DundeeDundee
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stephen GoughS. Gough78
G
1
G
69Jon NichollsJ. Nicholls
Karim FernandesK. Fernandes68
D
2
D
69Felipe HidalgoF. Hidalgo
Marino StaffolaniM. Staffolani52
D
3
D
67Edoardo ManieroE. Maniero
Rafael MerinoR. Merino52
D
4
D
66Adolfo GuardiolaA. Guardiola
Stuart McCoistS. McCoist72
M
5
D
65Samuel MarquesS. Marques
John DavidsonJ. Davidson72
M
captain6
M
59Iwan WillemsI. Willems
John YoungJ. Young58
M
7
M
58Marcello MartinelliM. Martinelli
Scott BremnerS. Bremner53
M
8
M
53Callum HansenC. Hansen
Billy MortonB. Morton81
A
9
A
72David DaviesD. Davies
Kai LindemannK. Lindemann57
A
10
A
72Patricio PascualP. Pascual
Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson56
A
11captain
A
72Billy HendersonB. Henderson
 
Enrique SuarezE. Suarez70
G
12
A
70Andy BradyA. Brady
Richard ElliottR. Elliott53
G
13
A
66Jack Van EdeJ. Van Ede
Paolo StewartP. Stewart51
D
14
D
62Pius BeukenkampP. Beukenkamp

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Dundee. A crowd of 17,740 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Matteo.


0.00
The first half starts with Ross County kicking off!
2.02
Marino Staffolani chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner surges forward with the ball. Scott Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.19
Stuart McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.17
Callum Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Pascual who takes it down. Patricio Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Stephen Gough. Excellent save.
12.02
John Davidson sees Kai Lindemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.40
Callum Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Billy Henderson who brings the ball under control. Billy Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.46
Iwan Willems flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Pascual holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
27.18
Iwan Willems catches John Young on the ankles. Iwan Willems is shown the yellow card! John Young grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.43
Edoardo Maniero knocks the ball to his team mate, Iwan Willems. Iwan Willems knocks the ball forward to Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Merino.
34.13
John Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.32
John Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Billy Morton makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ross County!
39.28
Billy Henderson hacks Marino Staffolani from behind! The referee brings Billy Henderson to one side and gives him a warning! Marino Staffolani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.45
John Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Thomson who takes it down. Duncan Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Dundee also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Dundee kicking off!
47.25
John Young flicks a high ball forward to Kai Lindemann who takes it down. Kai Lindemann knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Duncan Thomson is offside!
48.41
Iwan Willems flicks a high ball forward to David Davies who takes it down. David Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.33
With some swift thinking, Marcello Martinelli plays the ball forward to David Davies. David Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Henderson. With a superhuman jump, Billy Henderson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Stephen Gough comfortably picks it out of the air!
54.14
Callum Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Pascual holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Pascual tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.12
Stuart McCoist hacks Callum Hansen from behind! The referee brings Stuart McCoist to one side and gives him a warning! Callum Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.34
John Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Kai Lindemann provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.22
Scott Bremner sees Kai Lindemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Lindemann advances inside the box! Kai Lindemann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.27
Callum Hansen makes a probing pass to Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.11
Marino Staffolani makes a probing pass to John Young. John Young flicks a high pass forward. Billy Morton collects the pass. Billy Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.27
Edoardo Maniero flicks a high pass forward. Callum Hansen controls it well on his chest. Callum Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Billy Henderson controls it well on his chest. Billy Henderson shoots from distance but Stephen Gough reads it well. Nice save!
89.08
Iwan Willems comes in with a high challenge, catching Scott Bremner with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Scott Bremner runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Dundee
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
22.4%
46.3%
31.3%

Scorers
Billy Morton 36
Duncan Thomson 77
Patricio Pascual 14, 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Pascual of Dundee

Match Ratings
1.Stephen Gough (GK)
6
2.Karim Fernandes (DEF)
6
3.Marino Staffolani (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Merino (DEF)
6
5.Stuart McCoist (MID)
6
6.John Davidson (MID)
6
7.John Young (MID)
6
8.Scott Bremner (MID)
6
9.Billy Morton (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Kai Lindemann (ATT)
7
11.Duncan Thomson (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Enrique Suarez (GK)
0
13.Richard Elliott (GK)
0
14.Paolo Stewart (DEF)
0

1.Jon Nicholls (GK)
6
2.Felipe Hidalgo (DEF)
6
3.Edoardo Maniero (DEF)
6
4.Adolfo Guardiola (DEF)
6
5.Samuel Marques (DEF)
6
6.Iwan Willems (MID)yellow cardred card
3
7.Marcello Martinelli (MID)
6
8.Callum Hansen (MID)
7
9.David Davies (ATT)
6
10.Patricio Pascual (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Billy Henderson (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Brady (ATT)
0
13.Jack Van Ede (ATT)
0
14.Pius Beukenkamp (DEF)
0