Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Ross County. A crowd of 16,466 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Heart of Midlothian and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Heart of Midlothian and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian get the match underway!
3.21
0-0Giuseppe Altomare passes the ball forward to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan plays a perfect one-two with Ade Babayaro and rushes in on goal... Duncan Strachan shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
8.48
Patrick Ndo makes a simple pass to Duncan Morton. Duncan Morton passes the ball forward to Ade Babayaro. Ade Babayaro goes all the way! Ade Babayaro shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.42
0-0Dominic Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Ade Babayaro. Ade Babayaro makes a probing pass to Duncan Strachan but he's offside!
15.57
Kevin Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Cooke. Shaun Cooke shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.08
0-0Dominic Morton makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ronnie Windass manages to gather it comfortably.
18.47
Marek Iwan kicks a strong pass forward to Jurek Malkowski. Jurek Malkowski threads the ball through to Younès Belgherbi but he's offside!
22.53
Jonatan Osmanowski passes the ball forward to Giannis Gouzanis. Giannis Gouzanis goes all the way! Giannis Gouzanis shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Don McGrory.
24.55
Giuseppe Altomare controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Cooke. Shaun Cooke tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.48
Duncan Morton decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Morton whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
27.51
Giuseppe Altomare knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Cooke. Shaun Cooke shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ronnie Windass.
28.07
0-0Harvey Van Der Gun comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Cooke. Harvey Van Der Gun is warned by the referee! Shaun Cooke stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.40
0-0Marek Iwan hacks Dominic Morton from behind! Marek Iwan is shown the yellow card! Dominic Morton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.51
Giuseppe Altomare barges into Luiz Miguel De Souza. Giuseppe Altomare is given a warning by the referee! Luiz Miguel De Souza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County get the second half underway!
48.53
1-0Jonatan Osmanowski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jurek Malkowski. Jurek Malkowski plays a perfect one-two with Younès Belgherbi and rushes in on goal... Jurek Malkowski makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jurek Malkowski scores for Heart of Midlothian!!
53.38
Dominic Morton knocks the ball forward to Ade Babayaro. Ade Babayaro threads the ball through to Duncan Strachan but he's offside!
54.44
Giuseppe Altomare threads the ball through to Shaun Cooke. Shaun Cooke plays a perfect one-two with Ade Babayaro and rushes in on goal... Shaun Cooke shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.28
Roman Polyachenko makes a beautiful solo run. Roman Polyachenko goes all the way! Roman Polyachenko rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.08
Marek Iwan surges forward with the ball. Marek Iwan kicks a strong pass forward to Jurek Malkowski but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.44
Leon Meyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan plays a perfect one-two with Ade Babayaro and rushes in on goal... Duncan Strachan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.45
Duncan Morton sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Morton shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.58
Dominic Morton knocks the ball forward to Shaun Cooke. Shaun Cooke whips in a cross ball towards Ade Babayaro. Ade Babayaro heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Ronnie Windass has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.56
Dominic Morton threads the ball through to Ade Babayaro. Ade Babayaro finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
75.07
Denni Gravesen sees space and advances. Denni Gravesen knocks the ball forward to Giannis Gouzanis. Giannis Gouzanis goes all the way! Giannis Gouzanis shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.51
Jonatan Osmanowski makes a simple pass to Jurek Malkowski. Jurek Malkowski plays a perfect one-two with Younès Belgherbi and rushes in on goal... Jurek Malkowski takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
79.04
Luiz Miguel De Souza clumsily knocks into Dominic Morton. Luiz Miguel De Souza is warned by the referee! Dominic Morton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.20
Luiz Miguel De Souza flicks the ball to his team mate, Younès Belgherbi. Younès Belgherbi whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Malkowski. Jurek Malkowski is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Don McGrory.
90.00
Kevin Inglis brings the ball forward. Kevin Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jurek Malkowski 49 | Duncan Strachan 61, 90 Ade Babayaro 68 |