Match Report
| Ross County | Ross County |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Garry McCoist | G. McCoist |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 |  | Niccolo Bramble | N. Bramble | |||||||||
| Stuart Ferguson | S. Ferguson | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 |  | Ezio Pagliarini | E. Pagliarini | |||||||||
| Alex Naysmith | A. Naysmith | | 53 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 48 | | Neil Liddell | N. Liddell | ||||||||
| Filipe Castro | F. Castro |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Lomano Jeffers | L. Jeffers | |||||||||
| Matt McStay | M. McStay | | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Scott Morrison | S. Morrison | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Don Cleland | D. Cleland | |||||||||
| Garry Telfer | G. Telfer | | 51 | M | | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Alec Rae | A. Rae | ||||||||
| Gary Hutchison | G. Hutchison | | 55 | A | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Matt Davidson | M. Davidson | |||||||||
| Dominic Mason | D. Mason | | 55 | A | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Billy McCoist | B. McCoist | |||||||||
| Duncan Venus | D. Venus | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Steven Wiltord | S. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Helder Lopes | H. Lopes | |||||||||
| Callum Campbell | C. Campbell | | 53 | G | | 12 | | A | 51 |  | Sebastian Molina | S. Molina | |||||||||
| David Dickov | D. Dickov | | 51 | M | | 13 | | A | 51 | | Alberto Santos | A. Santos | |||||||||
| Alec Gough | A. Gough | | 47 | D | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Paul Strachan | P. Strachan | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 9,681 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy James.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy James.
0.00
0-0Ross County kick off!
6.29
0-0Filipe Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hutchison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Hutchison shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Niccolo Bramble easily smothers it!
9.48
0-0Alex Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Garry Telfer collects the pass. With imagination, Garry Telfer picks a pass forward to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.27
Matt McStay flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Venus controls it well on his chest. Duncan Venus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.39
Garry Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison shoots from outside the area. Niccolo Bramble comfortably gets down and covers it.
24.07
Matt McStay threads a neat ball through to Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer takes it forward alone. Garry Telfer shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.03
Garry Telfer threads the ball through to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.01
Scott Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
33.33
0-0Stuart Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Bramble who gathers it comfortably.
39.19
Filipe Castro pushes mid-way up the pitch. Filipe Castro passes the ball forward to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.15
Alec Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes rushes past Matt McStay! Helder Lopes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.34
Garry Telfer threads the ball through to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Filipe Castro sees Craig Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Falkirk kick off the second half!
48.15
1-0Scott Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Niccolo Bramble has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.11
Garry Telfer breaks forward. Garry Telfer brings the ball forward. Garry Telfer shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.31
1-0Lomano Jeffers catches Garry Telfer on the ankles. The referee warns Lomano Jeffers to calm down! Garry Telfer runs off the knock.
60.09
1-0Neil Liddell comes in with a late challenge on Garry Telfer. Neil Liddell is warned by the referee! Garry Telfer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.59
1-0Matt Davidson hacks Garry Telfer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Telfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.59
Neil Liddell launches a long ball forward. Helder Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Garry McCoist. Excellent save.
75.36
With wonderful vision, Alec Rae plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy McCoist!
79.33
Stuart Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Garry Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Telfer threads a neat ball through to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry shoots from distance. Niccolo Bramble gets down and covers it.
81.27
Don Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
83.42
Billy McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Garry McCoist.
84.27
1-1It's a corner kick. Alec Rae kicks a low ball out wide. Stuart Ferguson comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
89.58
Billy McCoist makes a probing pass to Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Garry McCoist has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Garry McCoist (GK)
6
2. Stuart Ferguson (DEF)
6
3. Alex Naysmith (DEF)
6
4. Filipe Castro (DEF)
7
5. Matt McStay (DEF)
6
6. Scott Morrison (MID)
7
7. Garry Telfer (MID)
9
8. Gary Hutchison (ATT)
8
9. Dominic Mason (ATT)
6
10. Duncan Venus (ATT)
6
11. Craig Hendry (ATT)
6
12. Callum Campbell (GK)
0
13. David Dickov (MID)
0
14. Alec Gough (DEF)
0
1. Niccolo Bramble (GK)
7
2. Ezio Pagliarini (DEF)
6
3. Neil Liddell (DEF)
6
4. Lomano Jeffers (DEF)
5
5. Alex Caldwell (DEF)
6
6. Don Cleland (MID)
6
7. Alec Rae (MID)
6
8. Matt Davidson (MID)
6
9. Billy McCoist (MID)
8
10. Steven Wiltord (ATT)
8
11. Helder Lopes (ATT)
7
12. Sebastian Molina (ATT)
0
13. Alberto Santos (ATT)
0
14. Paul Strachan (ATT)
0