Match Report
| Motherwell | Motherwell | | | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
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| Danny Kewell | D. Kewell | ![]() | 79 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 78 | ![]() | Stephen Gough | S. Gough | |||||||||
| Hassan Favo | H. Favo | ![]() | 78 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 68 | ![]() | Karim Fernandes | K. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Cosmin Dalakis | C. Dalakis | ![]() | 81 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 52 | ![]() | Marino Staffolani | M. Staffolani | |||||||||
| Serge Lachuer | S. Lachuer | ![]() | 82 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 52 | ![]() | Rafael Merino | R. Merino | |||||||||
| Andres Santiago | A. Santiago | ![]() | 89 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | M | 72 | ![]() | Stuart McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Henning Iversen | H. Iversen | ![]() | 83 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 72 | ![]() | John Davidson | J. Davidson | |||||||||
| Martins Serginho | M. Serginho | ![]() | 82 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 58 | ![]() | John Young | J. Young | |||||||||
| Daniel Dié | D. Dié | ![]() | 85 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 53 | ![]() | Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Emile Walsh | E. Walsh | ![]() | 81 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 81 | ![]() | Billy Morton | B. Morton | |||||||||
| Rene Bautista | R. Bautista | ![]() | 74 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 57 | ![]() | Kai Lindemann | K. Lindemann | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Barajas | R. Barajas | ![]() | 86 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 56 | ![]() | Duncan Thomson | D. Thomson | |||||||||
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| Fabio Budan | F. Budan | ![]() | 78 | A | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | G | 70 | ![]() | Enrique Suarez | E. Suarez | |||||||||
| Jon Hayes | J. Hayes | ![]() | 76 | A | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | G | 53 | ![]() | Richard Elliott | R. Elliott | |||||||||
| Jes Bögelund | J. Bögelund | ![]() | 78 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | D | 51 | ![]() | Paolo Stewart | P. Stewart | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Ross County. A crowd of 15,413 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Matteo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Matteo.
0.00
Ross County start the match!
2.33
John Young plays the ball forward to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.31
Kai Lindemann comes in with a high challenge, catching Cosmin Dalakis with his studs. Kai Lindemann is shown the red card!! Cosmin Dalakis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.55
Henning Iversen flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Barajas who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Barajas makes a probing pass to Rene Bautista but he's offside!
9.31
John Davidson advances with the ball. John Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Billy Morton makes a convincing header but Danny Kewell is on top of it.
14.20
Henning Iversen makes a simple pass to Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh knocks in a cross ball towards Rene Bautista. Rene Bautista connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Stephen Gough. Excellent save.
24.00
Duncan Thomson clumsily knocks into Hassan Favo. The referee brings Duncan Thomson to one side and gives him a warning! Hassan Favo stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.36
Hassan Favo breaks forward. Hassan Favo threads the ball through to Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Stephen Gough.
28.22
Henning Iversen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Daniel Dié rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but Karim Fernandes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
32.12
Daniel Dié sees Emile Walsh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emile Walsh shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.10
Martins Serginho threads a neat ball through to Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Rafael Merino is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
41.35
Martins Serginho takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. John Davidson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.08
Hassan Favo makes a probing pass to Andres Santiago. Andres Santiago threads a neat ball through to Rene Bautista. Rene Bautista whips in a cross ball towards Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh connects with a diving header. It's there!! Stephen Gough 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. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Motherwell kicking off!
47.58
Rafael Merino makes a probing pass to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
48.40
Henning Iversen kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Stephen Gough.
51.19
Cosmin Dalakis sees Henning Iversen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henning Iversen kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Karim Fernandes.
53.45
Daniel Dié threads a neat ball through to Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh plays a scrappy one-two with Rene Bautista and advances towards the goal... Emile Walsh cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That's his third!
57.01
Karim Fernandes threads the ball through to John Young. John Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Morton. Billy Morton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hassan Favo.
60.16
John Young runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Young whips in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Billy Morton knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
63.42
Martins Serginho flicks a high pass forward to Rene Bautista who brings the ball under control. Rene Bautista shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Gough smothers it!
66.42
Henning Iversen sees Rodrigo Barajas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Barajas shoots from 25 yards but Stephen Gough is on top of it.
67.13
Cosmin Dalakis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Dié. Daniel Dié flicks a high pass forward to Emile Walsh who brings the ball under control. Emile Walsh lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
72.41
Hassan Favo knocks the ball forward to Henning Iversen. Henning Iversen threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Stephen Gough is on top of it.
78.49
Serge Lachuer makes a simple pass to Daniel Dié. Daniel Dié passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas plays a one-two with Emile Walsh and rushes in on goal... Rodrigo Barajas tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Stephen Gough manages to gather it.
85.55
Daniel Dié hits a low pass to Rene Bautista. Rene Bautista finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Daniel Dié makes a run forward as Martins Serginho takes the throw-in. Daniel Dié skillfully chests the ball down. Daniel Dié chips the ball to his team mate, Rene Bautista. Rene Bautista shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
13
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
22.4%
43.4%
34.2%
Scorers
| Emile Walsh 32, 42, 53 | Billy Morton 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Emile Walsh of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Danny Kewell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hassan Favo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cosmin Dalakis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Serge Lachuer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andres Santiago (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Henning Iversen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martins Serginho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniel Dié (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Emile Walsh (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Rene Bautista (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rodrigo Barajas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fabio Budan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jon Hayes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jes Bögelund (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stephen Gough (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Kai Lindemann (ATT) | ![]() | 3 |
| 11. | Duncan Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Enrique Suarez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Elliott (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paolo Stewart (DEF) | 0 | |




















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