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 | |||||||||
| Craig Booth | C. Booth | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Garry Dickov | G. Dickov | |||||||||
| Matt Glass | M. Glass | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 |  | Juri Bondi | J. Bondi | |||||||||
| Alexander Eberle | A. Eberle |  | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Garry Campbell | G. Campbell | |||||||||
| Craig McCoist | C. McCoist | | 61 | M |  | | 5 | | M | 61 |  | Diogo Marques | D. Marques | ||||||||
| Mauricio Rodriguez | M. Rodriguez |  | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Gary Matteo | G. Matteo | |||||||||
| Gavin Greig | G. Greig | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Craig Law | C. Law | |||||||||
| Matt Greig | M. Greig | | 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 | |||||||||
| Richard Brady | R. Brady | | 58 | A | | 11 | | | A | 57 | | Alec Ritchie | A. Ritchie | ||||||||
| Alex Liddell | A. Liddell | | 55 | A | | 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
The weather is mixed here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 9,543 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ross County and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic James.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ross County and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic James.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Ross County kicking off!
3.12
0-0Matt Greig makes a simple pass to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Martijn Ditewig keeps it out!
9.38
0-0Mauricio Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Brady. Richard Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.36
0-1Scott Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.44
Gary Matteo hits a low pass to Gary Burley. Gary Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Glass.
20.17
Craig McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Martijn Ditewig manages to gather it.
21.42
Craig McCoist makes an attacking run forward. Craig McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Brady. Richard Brady flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Martijn Ditewig.
22.34
0-1Corner kick to Ross County. Gavin Greig chips it to the near post. Martijn Ditewig scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
28.29
0-1Craig Law sees Gary Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Gemmell controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gary Burley through on goal. Gary Burley comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
30.48
With vision, Gavin Greig plays the ball forward to Richard Brady. Richard Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Craig McCoist. With a superhuman jump, Craig McCoist connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.15
Mauricio Rodriguez threads the ball through to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister shoots from 25 yards. Martijn Ditewig effortlessly gets down and covers it.
36.58
Alexander Eberle threads a neat ball through to Matt Greig. Matt Greig makes an attacking run forward. Matt Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Martijn Ditewig punches it away to safety.
39.28
1-1Garry Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques flicks a high pass forward to Gary Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Gary Gemmell threads the ball through to Alec Ritchie but he's offside!
40.18
Mauricio Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Greig. Matt Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.03
Gavin Greig advances with the ball. Gavin Greig whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for 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
St. Johnstone kick off the second half!
48.04
2-1Garry Dickov clumsily knocks into Billy Matteo. The referee warns Garry Dickov to calm down! Billy Matteo runs off the knock.
53.39
Diogo Marques threads a neat ball through to Scott Glass. Scott Glass finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
55.04
Matt Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.24
Matt Glass makes a simple pass to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.09
3-1St. Johnstone have made 3 substitutions with Don Glass replacing Garry Dickov, Harald Smits replacing Gary Matteo and Harris van der Linden replacing Gary Burley .
61.12
Craig Law flicks a high pass forward. Don Glass controls it well on his chest. Don Glass threads a neat ball through to Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Craig Law but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.31
Seeing Craig Law's attacking run, Harald Smits quickly throws the ball into his path. Craig Law hits a low pass to Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques skips past Craig Booth! Diogo Marques strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
69.00
Matt Glass picks a pass forward to Matt Greig. These players appear to think like one. Matt Greig flicks a high pass forward. Richard Brady controls it well on his chest. Richard Brady whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo heads the ball goalwards. Martijn Ditewig punches it away to safety.
71.14
Diogo Marques threads the ball through to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Scott Glass. Scott Glass takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.07
Mauricio Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Glass.
77.42
3-1St. Johnstone appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.31
Mauricio Rodriguez hits a low pass to Richard Brady. Richard Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.41
Richard Brady flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.45
Craig Law threads the ball through to Scott Glass. Scott Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.34
Matt Greig surges forward with the ball. Matt Greig whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Craig Booth knocks the ball forward to Craig McCoist. Showing composure, Craig McCoist plays the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Martijn Ditewig keeps it out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Craig McCoist 30 Billy Matteo 42, 57, 78 | Alec Ritchie 14 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Craig Morton (GK)
6
2. Craig Booth (DEF)
6
3. Matt Glass (DEF)
6
4. Alexander Eberle (DEF)
6
5. Craig McCoist (MID)
7
6. Mauricio Rodriguez (MID)
6
7. Gavin Greig (MID)
8
8. Matt Greig (MID)
7
9. Billy Matteo (ATT)
9
10. Duncan Mcallister (ATT)
6
11. Richard Brady (ATT)
7
12. Alex Liddell (ATT)
0
13. David Brady (GK)
0
14. Richard McNeill (MID)
0
1. Martijn Ditewig (GK)
7
2. Garry Dickov (DEF)
5
3. Juri Bondi (DEF)
6
4. Garry Campbell (DEF)
6
5. Diogo Marques (MID)
7
6. Gary Matteo (MID)
6
7. Craig Law (MID)
6
8. Scott Glass (MID)
6
9. Gary Gemmell (ATT)
6
10. Gary Burley (ATT)
6
11. Alec Ritchie (ATT)
7
12. Don Glass (GK)
6
13. Harald Smits (GK)
6
14. Harris van der Linden (GK)
6