Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
Computer Player Computer Player Steve Little Steve Little
Stephen GoughS. Gough78
G
1
G
71Duarte AntunesD. Antunes
Rafael MerinoR. Merino52
D
2
D
69Pascal KuytP. Kuyt
Marino StaffolaniM. Staffolani52
D
3
D
79Jim WingertJ. Wingert
Paolo StewartP. Stewart51
D
4
D
72Dave LinekerD. Lineker
Stuart McCoistS. McCoist72
M
5
D
70Morris SmithM. Smith
John DavidsonJ. Davidson72
M
captain6
M
70Johan FarnerudJ. Farnerud
John YoungJ. Young58
M
7captain
M
74Alpay BulentA. Bulent
Scott BremnerS. Bremner53
M
8
A
71Ruben JardimR. Jardim
Billy MortonB. Morton81
A
9
A
64Scott CaldwellS. Caldwell
Kai LindemannK. Lindemann57
A
10
A
72Godwin AliyuG. Aliyu
Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson56
A
11
A
72Leonardo CarrascoL. Carrasco
 
Enrique SuarezE. Suarez70
G
12
D
68Jean-Guy AchardJ. Achard
Richard ElliottR. Elliott53
G
13
M
38Mike JeffersM. Jeffers
Richard HendersonR. Henderson49
D
14
M
76Youssouf CollotY. Collot

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 16,415 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Don Strachan.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
2.14
Pascal Kuyt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alpay Bulent. Alpay Bulent knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.32
Scott Caldwell hacks Paolo Stewart from behind! Scott Caldwell is warned by the referee! Paolo Stewart runs off the knock.
9.00
Alpay Bulent changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alpay Bulent whips in a cross ball towards Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Stephen Gough!
12.11
Rafael Merino pushes up the pitch. Rafael Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
20.16
Dave Lineker makes a strong solo run forward. Dave Lineker sees Scott Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.04
Rafael Merino makes a simple pass to John Young. John Young flicks a high pass forward. Kai Lindemann collects the pass. Kai Lindemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.22
Morris Smith flicks a high pass forward to Alpay Bulent who brings the ball under control. Alpay Bulent flicks a high pass forward to Ruben Jardim who brings the ball under control. Ruben Jardim shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.55
John Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson connects with a diving header but Duarte Antunes is on top of it.
36.22
Stuart McCoist clumsily knocks into Alpay Bulent. The referee brings Stuart McCoist to one side and gives him a warning! Alpay Bulent stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.44
Paolo Stewart flicks a high ball forward to John Young who takes it down. John Young changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Young rushes past Pascal Kuyt! John Young takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
39.07
Rafael Merino hits a low pass to John Davidson. John Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
John Davidson knocks the ball forward to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with St. Johnstone kicking off!
48.40
Johan Farnerud chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Jardim. Ruben Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu connects with a diving header. Stephen Gough gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.08
Kai Lindemann hacks Dave Lineker from behind! Kai Lindemann is shown the yellow card! Dave Lineker carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.55
Jim Wingert makes a strong solo run forward. Jim Wingert flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Carrasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marino Staffolani.
63.24
Alpay Bulent darts forward. Alpay Bulent whips in a cross ball towards Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.14
Marino Staffolani flicks a high pass forward. John Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Davidson sees space and advances. John Davidson runs straight at the defence! John Davidson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.32
Paolo Stewart chips the ball to his team mate, John Young. John Young hits a low pass to Billy Morton. Billy Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jim Wingert.
75.18
Scott Bremner flicks a high ball forward to Kai Lindemann who takes it down. Kai Lindemann tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
77.21
Pascal Kuyt sees Alpay Bulent in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alpay Bulent flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Carrasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Godwin Aliyu but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.08
Alpay Bulent makes a probing pass to Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell plays the ball forward to Godwin Aliyu who has made a great run into the box. Godwin Aliyu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.34
John Young knocks the ball forward to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jim Wingert.
81.17
Johan Farnerud hacks John Young from behind! Johan Farnerud is warned by the referee! John Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.57
Paolo Stewart arcs the ball upfield. Duncan Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

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

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
34.2%
40.8%
25%

Scorers
John Davidson 66
Leonardo Carrasco 2
Godwin Aliyu 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Davidson of Ross County

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

1.Duarte Antunes (GK)
6
2.Pascal Kuyt (DEF)
6
3.Jim Wingert (DEF)
6
4.Dave Lineker (DEF)
6
5.Morris Smith (DEF)
6
6.Johan Farnerud (MID)
6
7.Alpay Bulent (MID)
9
8.Ruben Jardim (ATT)
6
9.Scott Caldwell (ATT)
6
10.Godwin Aliyu (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Leonardo Carrasco (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Jean-Guy Achard (DEF)
0
13.Mike Jeffers (MID)
0
14.Youssouf Collot (MID)
0