Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 18,580 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ross County and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Gough.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ross County and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Gough.
0.00
0-0Ross County kick off the first half!
2.19
0-0Callum Mcallister sees space and advances. Callum Mcallister makes a simple pass to Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
6.15
Gavin Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Aguilar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Aguilar passes the ball forward to Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.48
0-1Emile Gardner flicks a high ball forward to Gerhard Dittrich who gracefully takes it down. Gerhard Dittrich lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
12.41
Fausto Antonellini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira skips past Callum Mcallister! Diogo Vieira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Danny Grantt with no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
16.55
1-1Diogo Vieira slides along the wet ground into Marino Tobiassen, catching him with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Marino Tobiassen stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.17
Callum Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Gardner. Without breaking stride, Emile Gardner plays the ball forward to Gerhard Dittrich. Gerhard Dittrich knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay connects with a diving header. It's there!! Don Strachan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.49
1-2Callum McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McGrory. Callum Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
27.48
Callum Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball towards Don Ferguson. Yaroslav Azatskyi barges into Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
30.36
1-2Callum Mcallister barges into Pedro Aguilar. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Aguilar stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.00
1-2Bram Jongen threads a neat ball through to Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson advances inside the box! Don Ferguson rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
33.51
Emile Gardner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sergio Lima.
36.27
Gavin Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima makes a simple pass to Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies well off target!
40.19
Yaroslav Azatskyi flicks a high pass forward. Fausto Antonellini collects the pass. Fausto Antonellini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cesar Oliveira.
42.02
Without breaking stride, Richard Souness plays the ball forward to Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robert Anderton!
45.00
2-2Fausto Antonellini catches Cesar Oliveira on the ankles. The referee calls over Fausto Antonellini and warns him to calm down! Cesar Oliveira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County have changed their lineup with Stuart Telfer replacing Gavin Mckinlay and Dominic McCoist replacing Gavin Niven. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off the second half!
47.06
Marino Tobiassen runs forward with the ball. Marino Tobiassen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Dittrich. Gerhard Dittrich outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.16
Cesar Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Emile Gardner. Emile Gardner kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Dittrich. Gerhard Dittrich skips past Stuart Telfer! Gerhard Dittrich looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
49.10
Fausto Antonellini flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Aguilar who takes it down. Pedro Aguilar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Mcallister.
54.56
Yaroslav Azatskyi flicks a high ball forward to Fausto Antonellini who takes it down. Fausto Antonellini passes the ball forward to Richard Souness. Richard Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.18
2-2Pedro Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Anderton. With a superhuman jump, Robert Anderton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Cesar Oliveira.
58.19
2-2Corner kick to Ross County. Pedro Aguilar chips it to the near post. Robert Anderton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.18
2-2Fausto Antonellini knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Danny Grantt.
60.07
2-2Ross County have made a substitution with Callum Meiklejohn replacing Richard Souness .
65.13
Emile Gardner chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young plays a perfect one-two with Don Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Scott Young cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
67.57
Scott Young hits a low pass to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher cuts inside the box! Don Gallacher side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
69.02
Richard Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.37
Yaroslav Azatskyi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Yaroslav Azatskyi takes it forward alone. Yaroslav Azatskyi knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.58
Pedro Aguilar makes a simple pass to Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
77.12
Without breaking stride, Yaroslav Azatskyi plays the ball forward to Fausto Antonellini. Fausto Antonellini kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
78.09
2-2Robert Anderton comes in with a late challenge on Callum Mcallister. The referee calls over Robert Anderton and warns him to calm down! Callum Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.25
Marino Tobiassen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Mcallister. Callum Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Dittrich. Gerhard Dittrich plays a one-two with Don Gallacher and advances towards the goal... Gerhard Dittrich cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Don Strachan had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
89.50
Yaroslav Azatskyi gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Dominic McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Callum Mcallister and the loose ball is cleared up field.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Diogo Vieira 12 Robert Anderton 42 | Richard Mckinlay 8, 18 Gerhard Dittrich 79 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gerhard Dittrich of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don Strachan (GK)
6
2. Yaroslav Azatskyi (DEF)
8
3. Gavin Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4. Sergio Lima (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Niven (MID)
6
6. Pedro Aguilar (MID)
7
7. Fausto Antonellini (MID)
7
8. Richard Souness (MID)
6
9. Robert Anderton (ATT)
7
10. Diogo Vieira (ATT)
4
11. Callum McGrory (ATT)
7
12. Stuart Telfer (ATT)
6
13. Dominic McCoist (MID)
6
14. Callum Meiklejohn (MID)
6
1. Danny Grantt (GK)
6
2. Cesar Oliveira (DEF)
6
3. Marino Tobiassen (DEF)
6
4. Callum Mcallister (DEF)
6
5. Richard Mckinlay (MID)
9
6. Gerhard Dittrich (MID)
9
7. Emile Gardner (MID)
6
8. Bram Jongen (MID)
6
9. Scott Young (ATT)
6
10. Don Gallacher (ATT)
7
11. Don Ferguson (ATT)
6
12. Ivone Correa (GK)
0
13. Matt Brady (GK)
0
14. John Mason (GK)
0