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 | 54 | | 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 | | Dennis Jess | D. Jess | |||||||||
| Roberto Postiga | R. Postiga | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Marc Williams | M. Williams | |||||||||
| Scott Morrison | S. Morrison | | 56 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 56 |  | Sebastian Buchwald | S. Buchwald | ||||||||
| Dominic Mason | D. Mason | | 58 | A | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Steven Kirkland | S. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Duncan Venus | D. Venus | | 52 | A | | 9 | | M | 51 | | Alun Lampard | A. Lampard | |||||||||
| Don Hopkin | D. Hopkin | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Gary Dickov | G. Dickov | |||||||||
| Scott Inglis | S. Inglis | | 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
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 10,448 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor 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 Alec Ferguson.
The pitch is in poor 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 Alec Ferguson.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off!
9.07
0-0Steven Kirkland sees space and advances. Steven Kirkland makes a defence splitting pass to Alex Young. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alex Young provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
10.45
0-0Callum Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Marc Williams collects the pass. Marc Williams threads a neat ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.04
Nick Beattie flicks a high pass forward to Scott Morrison who brings the ball under control. Scott Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.35
1-0Stuart Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga makes a simple pass to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin hits a low pass to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It's there!! Matt Hansen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.57
Alun Lampard kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Young. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.28
1-0With vision, Sebastian Buchwald plays the ball forward to Alun Lampard. Alun Lampard shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Garry McCoist effortlessly smothers it!
38.17
Under pressure, Stuart Ferguson clears the ball far upfield. Scott Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
39.23
Filipe Soares takes it forward alone. Filipe Soares advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Filipe Soares provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.39
Steven Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
42.13
From the throw-in, Roberto Postiga picks out Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Don Hopkin collects the pass. Don Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
44.21
Roberto Postiga decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Postiga shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
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. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ross County kick off the second half!
48.36
With vision, Steven Kirkland laces a through ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
53.05
Alun Lampard kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Garry McCoist.
54.31
1-0Steven Kirkland takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Spencer Lisbie reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
59.05
Scott Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Mason who takes it down. Dominic Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis flicks the ball with his head. Matt Hansen easily punches it away to safety.
60.33
Scott Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Mason who takes it down. Dominic Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.23
Alun Lampard makes a simple pass to Alex Young. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Morrison.
65.38
Showing composure, Nick Beattie picks a pass forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison sees Roberto Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
66.39
Steven Kirkland takes a short throw-in bringing Sebastian Buchwald into play. Sebastian Buchwald chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Lampard. Alun Lampard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Raith Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
69.08
Steven Kirkland threads the ball through to Alun Lampard. Alun Lampard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Young. Alex Young shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
72.05
Filipe Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga surges forward with the ball. Roberto Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
73.15
Roberto Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morrison controls it well on his chest. Scott Morrison shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ross County are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
85.36
Dennis Jess threads a neat ball through to Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Gary Dickov collects the pass. Gary Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Beattie.
87.36
Callum Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Lampard. Alun Lampard sees space and advances. Alun Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Nick Beattie flicks a high pass forward. Don Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Garry McCoist (GK)
6
2. Stuart Ferguson (DEF)
6
3. Filipe Castro (DEF)
6
4. Nick Beattie (DEF)
6
5. Spencer Lisbie (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Postiga (MID)
7
7. Scott Morrison (MID)
9
8. Dominic Mason (ATT)
6
9. Duncan Venus (ATT)
6
10. Don Hopkin (ATT)
7
11. Scott Inglis (ATT)
6
12. David Dickov (MID)
0
13. Garry Telfer (MID)
0
14. Malcolm Greaves (ATT)
0
1. Matt Hansen (GK)
7
2. Duncan McGrory (DEF)
6
3. Callum Hendry (DEF)
6
4. Filipe Soares (DEF)
7
5. Dennis Jess (DEF)
6
6. Marc Williams (MID)
6
7. Sebastian Buchwald (MID)
6
8. Steven Kirkland (MID)
7
9. Alun Lampard (MID)
7
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