Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to East Fife. A crowd of 4,776 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Rae.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Rae.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and East Fife kick off!
2.46
0-0Alec Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Gallacher. Stuart Gallacher makes a probing pass to Andy Morton but he's offside!
3.11
0-0Alec Mccall hacks Dominic Gough from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Gough runs off the knock.
6.02
1-0Gavin Elliott knocks the ball forward to Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo plays a scrappy one-two with Don Inglis and advances towards the goal... Paul Matteo rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duncan Mckinlay with no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
14.51
1-0Paul Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith brings the ball forward. Kevin Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gallacher. Stuart Gallacher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Alec Hansen.
20.52
1-0Hamada Faye makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
27.28
Hamada Faye deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Cavallo. Benedetto Cavallo shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
34.04
1-0Kevin Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Morton. Andy Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
38.51
Hamada Faye flicks a high pass forward. Paul Matteo comfortably collects the pass. Paul Matteo runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Paul Matteo provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Matteo!
42.34
Alec Mccall threads a neat ball through to Stuart Gallacher. Stuart Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Ross County kicking off!
47.04
Craig Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall makes a simple pass to Andy Morton. Andy Morton whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gallacher. Stuart Gallacher powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Hansen with no chance!! Goal for East Fife!
51.05
Vittorio Ballarin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.50
Stanley Upson comes in with a late challenge on Hamada Faye. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hamada Faye hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.36
2-1Ross County have made a substitution with Richard Gemmill replacing Benedetto Cavallo .
61.40
Alec Hendry plays the ball forward to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith hits a low pass to Stuart Gallacher. Stuart Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Andy Morton. Andy Morton makes a deft header but Alec Hansen is on top of it.
63.48
Paul Collins flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Upson who brings the ball under control. Stanley Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Gallacher. Stuart Gallacher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.25
Hamada Faye threads a neat ball through to Don Inglis. Don Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
73.27
Callum Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Hopkin. Andy Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Morton. Andy Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.51
Niccolo Pearce knocks the ball forward to Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Don Inglis. Don Inglis cuts inside the box! Don Inglis shoots from just inside the box. Duncan Mckinlay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.51
East Fife have made a substitution with Alex Rae replacing Alec Mccall and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.15
Kevin Naysmith brings the ball forward. Kevin Naysmith plays a quick one-two with Andy Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kevin Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
79.20
Dominic Gough hits a low pass to Don Inglis. Don Inglis shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
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
| Paul Matteo 6, 39 Don Inglis 76 | Stuart Gallacher 47 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alec Hansen (GK)
6
2. Harvey Mendonca (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Elliott (DEF)
6
4. Niccolo Pearce (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Matteo (DEF)
6
6. Vittorio Ballarin (MID)
6
7. Dominic Gough (MID)
7
8. Hamada Faye (MID)
7
9. Paul Matteo (ATT)
9
10. Benedetto Cavallo (ATT)
6
11. Don Inglis (ATT)
9
12. Stephen Burley (DEF)
0
13. Luis Ribeiro (MID)
0
14. Richard Gemmill (ATT)
6
1. Duncan Mckinlay (GK)
6
2. Callum Collins (DEF)
6
3. Craig Johnstone (DEF)
6
4. Paul Collins (DEF)
6
5. Alec Hendry (DEF)
6
6. Stanley Upson (MID)
5
7. Kevin Naysmith (MID)
7
8. Alec Mccall (MID)
6
9. Andy Hopkin (MID)
6
10. Andy Morton (ATT)
6
11. Stuart Gallacher (ATT)
7
12. Alex Rae (ATT)
6
13. David Mason (ATT)
0
14. Kevin Gallacher (ATT)
0