Match Report
| Ross County | Ross County |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Garry McCoist | G. McCoist |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Matt Hansen | M. Hansen | |||||||||
| Stuart Ferguson | S. Ferguson | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Duncan McGrory | D. McGrory | |||||||||
| Filipe Castro | F. Castro |  | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Callum Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Nick Beattie | N. Beattie |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Filipe Soares | F. Soares | |||||||||
| Spencer Lisbie | S. Lisbie | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Ruel Hunt | R. Hunt | |||||||||
| Roberto Postiga | R. Postiga | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Marc Williams | M. Williams | |||||||||
| Scott Morrison | S. Morrison | | 56 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Steven Kirkland | S. Kirkland | ||||||||
| Dominic Mason | D. Mason | | 58 | A | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Alun Lampard | A. Lampard | |||||||||
| Duncan Venus | D. Venus | | 52 | A | | 9 | | | M | 49 | | Duncan Ritchie | D. Ritchie | ||||||||
| Don Hopkin | D. Hopkin | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Gary Dickov | G. Dickov | |||||||||
| Andy Matteo | A. Matteo | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Alex Young | A. Young | |||||||||
| David Dickov | D. Dickov | | 56 | M | | 12 | | A | 58 |  | Roberto Herrero | R. Herrero | |||||||||
| Garry Telfer | G. Telfer | | 51 | M | | 13 | | G | 52 |  | Daniel Gabriel Stoichita | D. Stoichita | |||||||||
| Malcolm Greaves | M. Greaves | | 49 | A | | 14 | | A | 52 | | Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 8,910 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Johnstone.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Johnstone.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
6.18
0-0Under pressure, Filipe Castro clears the ball far upfield. Don Hopkin finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
8.41
Filipe Castro takes the throw-in. With vision, Nick Beattie plays the ball forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison makes a probing pass to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.57
0-0Scott Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Hopkin but the linesman indicates offside!
14.32
Scott Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.35
Callum Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Steven Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov plays a quick one-two with Steven Kirkland and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gary Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.31
Stuart Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin threads the ball through to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason passes the ball forward but Andy Matteo is offside!
22.30
0-0Andy Matteo hacks Alun Lampard from behind! Andy Matteo is given a warning by the referee! Alun Lampard stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.07
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.18
Steven Kirkland hits a low pass to Alun Lampard. Alun Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Alex Young. Alex Young flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
34.51
Filipe Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Postiga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Postiga shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
39.58
Scott Morrison receives the ball from a throw-in from Roberto Postiga. Scott Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Don Hopkin collects the pass. Don Hopkin tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
40.56
0-0Roberto Postiga makes a probing pass to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
42.52
0-0Roberto Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Mason plays a quick one-two with Duncan Venus and rushes in on goal... Dominic Mason makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ross County kick off!
49.58
Andy Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Mason controls it well on his chest. Dominic Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
54.09
Roberto Postiga knocks the ball forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison threads a neat ball through to Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
61.51
1-0Nick Beattie threads a neat ball through to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga threads a neat ball through to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Matteo and advances towards the goal... Dominic Mason rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.47
Ruel Hunt runs forward with the ball. Ruel Hunt passes the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Young but the linesman indicates offside!
66.20
Duncan Ritchie takes a quick throw-in, which Alun Lampard takes on the chest. Alun Lampard knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Garry McCoist!
67.45
Stuart Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga makes a simple pass to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.52
Filipe Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison threads the ball through to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.15
Callum Hendry makes a probing pass to Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland passes the ball forward to Alun Lampard. Alun Lampard rushes past Filipe Castro! Alun Lampard comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.15
Roberto Postiga sees Scott Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Hansen with no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
84.22
Scott Morrison makes a probing pass to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
87.12
Filipe Soares makes a beautiful solo run. Filipe Soares threads the ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Young and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gary Dickov rockets a shot on goal but Garry McCoist is on top of it.
90.00
Nick Beattie makes a probing pass to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga threads a neat ball through to Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for 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. Filipe Castro (DEF)
7
4. Nick Beattie (DEF)
7
5. Spencer Lisbie (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Postiga (MID)
7
7. Scott Morrison (MID)
9
8. Dominic Mason (ATT)
9
9. Duncan Venus (ATT)
8
10. Don Hopkin (ATT)
6
11. Andy Matteo (ATT)
6
12. David Dickov (MID)
0
13. Garry Telfer (MID)
0
14. Malcolm Greaves (ATT)
0
1. Matt Hansen (GK)
6
2. Duncan McGrory (DEF)
6
3. Callum Hendry (DEF)
6
4. Filipe Soares (DEF)
6
5. Ruel Hunt (DEF)
6
6. Marc Williams (MID)
6
7. Steven Kirkland (MID)
7
8. Alun Lampard (MID)
9
9. Duncan Ritchie (MID)
6
10. Gary Dickov (ATT)
6
11. Alex Young (ATT)
6
12. Roberto Herrero (ATT)
0
13. Daniel Gabriel Stoichita (GK)
0
14. Don Naysmith (ATT)
0