Match Report
| Ross County | Ross County |  |  | Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Matty Stringer | Matty Stringer | |||||||||||||||||
| Don Strachan | D. Strachan |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 | | David James | D. James | |||||||||
| Yaroslav Azatskyi | Y. Azatskyi |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Colin Johnstone | C. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Gavin Mckinlay | G. Mckinlay | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Scott Thomson | S. Thomson | |||||||||
| Sergio Lima | S. Lima |  | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 | | Craig Telfer | C. Telfer | |||||||||
| Gavin Niven | G. Niven | | 78 | M | | 5 | | D | 67 | | Duncan Telfer | D. Telfer | |||||||||
| Pedro Aguilar | P. Aguilar |  | 77 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 76 | | Andy Collins | A. Collins | ||||||||
| Fausto Antonellini | F. Antonellini |  | 71 | M | | | 7 | | M | 72 | | Alex James | A. James | ||||||||
| Richard Souness | R. Souness | | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 | | David Elliott | D. Elliott | |||||||||
| Robert Anderton | R. Anderton |  | 74 | A | | 9 | | M | 71 | | Matt Gough | M. Gough | |||||||||
| Callum McGrory | C. McGrory | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 82 |  | Tony Peters | T. Peters | |||||||||
| Diogo Vieira | D. Vieira | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Richard Gemmill | R. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Stuart Telfer | S. Telfer | | 71 | A | | 12 | | M | 68 | | Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Callum Meiklejohn | C. Meiklejohn | | 65 | M | | 13 | | M | 67 | | Garry Cleland | G. Cleland | |||||||||
| Dominic McCoist | D. McCoist | | 65 | M | | 14 | | G | 66 | | Scott Dickov | S. Dickov | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Kilmarnock. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Callum McCoist.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Callum McCoist.
0.00
0-0Kilmarnock kick off!
2.49
0-0Robert Anderton flicks a high pass forward. Callum McGrory collects the pass. Callum McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Colin Johnstone.
4.29
0-0Gavin Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory runs straight at the opposition's defence. Callum McGrory threads a neat, attacking ball through to Fausto Antonellini. Some good footwork from Fausto Antonellini provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
12.25
0-1Alex James sees a break and surges forward. Alex James knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
15.49
0-1Colin Johnstone clumsily knocks into Sergio Lima. The referee calls over Colin Johnstone and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.39
0-1Alex James chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins rushes past Sergio Lima! Sergio Lima barges into Andy Collins. Andy Collins appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
26.02
Fausto Antonellini flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from David James as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.28
0-1Yaroslav Azatskyi passes the ball forward to Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Thomson.
30.18
Callum McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but David James manages to gather it.
34.06
0-1Richard Gemmill catches Gavin Mckinlay on the ankles. The referee warns Richard Gemmill to calm down! Gavin Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.16
0-1Fausto Antonellini passes the ball forward to Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
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 Callum Meiklejohn replacing Gavin Niven. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Ross County kicking off!
47.02
Craig Telfer knocks the ball forward to David Elliott. David Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill plays a one-two with Tony Peters and advances towards the goal... Richard Gemmill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.38
Fausto Antonellini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
57.48
0-2Scott Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex James. Alex James flicks a high pass forward to Tony Peters who brings the ball under control. Tony Peters knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Richard Gemmill is offside!
59.39
Sergio Lima takes it forward alone. Sergio Lima shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
60.52
0-2Ross County have made a substitution with Dominic McCoist replacing Richard Souness .
63.23
Yaroslav Azatskyi makes a probing pass to Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.54
Callum Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Robert Anderton controls it well on his chest. Robert Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.17
Pedro Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory plays a scrappy one-two with Diogo Vieira and advances towards the goal... Callum McGrory shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.13
Stuart Telfer makes a simple pass to Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar sees space and advances. Pedro Aguilar plays a one-two with Callum McGrory and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Pedro Aguilar provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
75.25
David Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alex James. Alex James shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.06
Yaroslav Azatskyi hits a low pass to Fausto Antonellini. Fausto Antonellini flicks a high ball forward to Dominic McCoist who takes it down. Dominic McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! David James has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.27
Yaroslav Azatskyi passes the ball forward to Dominic McCoist. Dominic McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Thomson.
87.37
With vision, Colin Johnstone plays the ball forward to Alex James. Alex James flicks a high ball forward to Tony Peters who gracefully takes it down. Tony Peters finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Craig Telfer advances with the ball. Craig Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Don Strachan!
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
| Callum McGrory 77 | Richard Gemmill 12, 47 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don Strachan (GK)
6
2. Yaroslav Azatskyi (DEF)
6
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)
6
10. Callum McGrory (ATT)
9
11. Diogo Vieira (ATT)
6
12. Stuart Telfer (ATT)
6
13. Callum Meiklejohn (MID)
6
14. Dominic McCoist (MID)
6
1. David James (GK)
7
2. Colin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Scott Thomson (DEF)
6
4. Craig Telfer (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Telfer (DEF)
6
6. Andy Collins (MID)
6
7. Alex James (MID)
8
8. David Elliott (MID)
6
9. Matt Gough (MID)
6
10. Tony Peters (ATT)
6
11. Richard Gemmill (ATT)
9
12. Gary Naysmith (MID)
0
13. Garry Cleland (MID)
0
14. Scott Dickov (GK)
0