Match Report
| Ross County | Ross County |  |  | St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Craig Morton | C. Morton |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Martijn Ditewig | M. Ditewig | |||||||||
| Linus Weigel | L. Weigel |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Garry Dickov | G. Dickov | |||||||||
| Craig Booth | C. Booth | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 |  | Juri Bondi | J. Bondi | |||||||||
| Matt Glass | M. Glass | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Garry Campbell | G. Campbell | |||||||||
| Matt Davidson | M. Davidson | | 62 | M |  | | 5 | | M | 61 |  | Diogo Marques | D. Marques | ||||||||
| Mauricio Rodriguez | M. Rodriguez |  | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Gary Matteo | G. Matteo | |||||||||
| Matt Greig | M. Greig | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Craig Law | C. Law | |||||||||
| Don Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Scott Glass | S. Glass | |||||||||
| Billy Matteo | B. Matteo | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Gary Gemmell | G. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Duncan Mcallister | D. Mcallister | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Gary Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
| Alex Liddell | A. Liddell | | 55 | A | | 11 | | | A | 56 | | Alec Ritchie | A. Ritchie | ||||||||
| Don Souness | D. Souness | | 54 | M | | 12 | | G | 73 | | Don Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| David Brady | D. Brady | | 52 | G | | 13 | | G | 70 | | Harald Smits | H. Smits | |||||||||
| Richard McNeill | R. McNeill | | 52 | M | | 14 | | G | 63 | | Harris van der Linden | H. van der Linden | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 8,500 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ross County and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Collins.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ross County and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Collins.
0.00
0-0Ross County start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.47
0-0Matt Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister makes a simple pass to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.17
0-0Craig Booth surges forward with the ball. Craig Booth threads the ball through to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.05
0-0Craig Law catches Matt Greig on the ankles. The referee brings Craig Law to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Greig runs off the knock.
12.03
Scott Glass flicks a high pass forward to Gary Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Gary Gemmell shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.07
0-0Juri Bondi clumsily knocks into Mauricio Rodriguez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Rodriguez runs off the knock.
16.42
Matt Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.14
0-1Craig Law threads the ball through to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Burley. Gary Burley heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.56
Mauricio Rodriguez takes it forward alone. Mauricio Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
28.23
0-1With great vision, Matt Glass plays the ball forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister makes a defence splitting pass to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo tries a spectacular strike but somehow Martijn Ditewig manages to keep it out.
30.16
Craig Booth clumsily knocks into Gary Burley. The referee calls over Craig Booth and warns him to calm down! Gary Burley runs off the knock.
32.37
Matt Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.43
Matt Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Billy Matteo collects the pass. Billy Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
36.34
Scott Glass brings the ball forward. Scott Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Craig Morton. What a great pair of hands!
44.05
Gary Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Alec Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Alec Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Weigel.
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. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with St. Johnstone kicking off!
47.18
With some swift thinking, Garry Campbell plays the ball forward to Craig Law. Craig Law chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie rushes past Linus Weigel! Alec Ritchie strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
51.59
Linus Weigel flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell plays a one-two with Billy Matteo and rushes in on goal... Alex Liddell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Martijn Ditewig. Excellent save.
53.29
Gary Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Matt Davidson. Gary Matteo is given a warning by the referee! Matt Davidson runs off the knock.
54.25
Gary Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie plays a quick one-two with Gary Gemmell and rushes in on goal... Alec Ritchie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.18
Billy Matteo makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Martijn Ditewig. What a save!
60.30
0-1St. Johnstone have made 3 substitutions with Don Glass replacing Garry Dickov, Harald Smits replacing Gary Matteo and Harris van der Linden replacing Gary Burley .
63.25
Linus Weigel threads a neat ball through to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Mcallister tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
65.14
Scott Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harald Smits. Harald Smits flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Law. Craig Law looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
67.34
Matt Glass sees Mauricio Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.45
0-1Matt Glass makes a strong solo run forward. Matt Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo threads the ball through to Alex Liddell but he's offside!
71.19
Juri Bondi flicks a high pass forward. Harald Smits collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Harald Smits plays the ball forward to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.01
Matt Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Billy Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martijn Ditewig who gathers it comfortably.
87.48
0-1Juri Bondi hits a low pass to Harald Smits. Harald Smits threads a neat ball through to Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie plays a one-two with Gary Gemmell and advances towards the goal... Alec Ritchie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Matt Glass. Excellent block.
89.01
Matt Greig sees space and advances. Matt Greig whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo whips the ball goalwards with his head. Martijn Ditewig easily punches it away to safety.
90.00
Without breaking stride, Harald Smits plays the ball forward to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gary Burley 21 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martijn Ditewig of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Craig Morton (GK)
7
2. Linus Weigel (DEF)
6
3. Craig Booth (DEF)
6
4. Matt Glass (DEF)
8
5. Matt Davidson (MID)
6
6. Mauricio Rodriguez (MID)
7
7. Matt Greig (MID)
8
8. Don Mckinlay (MID)
6
9. Billy Matteo (ATT)
8
10. Duncan Mcallister (ATT)
6
11. Alex Liddell (ATT)
6
12. Don Souness (MID)
0
13. David Brady (GK)
0
14. Richard McNeill (MID)
0
1. Martijn Ditewig (GK)
9
2. Garry Dickov (DEF)
6
3. Juri Bondi (DEF)
6
4. Garry Campbell (DEF)
6
5. Diogo Marques (MID)
6
6. Gary Matteo (MID)
6
7. Craig Law (MID)
6
8. Scott Glass (MID)
7
9. Gary Gemmell (ATT)
7
10. Gary Burley (ATT)
9
11. Alec Ritchie (ATT)
8
12. Don Glass (GK)
6
13. Harald Smits (GK)
7
14. Harris van der Linden (GK)
6