Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 8,855 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Ferguson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ross County get the match underway!
4.16
Rafael Merino flicks a high pass forward. Stuart McCoist controls it well on his chest. Stuart McCoist threads the ball through to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry knocks the ball forward, putting Don Ferguson through on goal. Don Ferguson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Hannes Arendt manages to keep it out.
6.36
Scott Bremner advances with the ball. Scott Bremner threads the ball through into the box. Don Ferguson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
10.09
Matt Dickov makes a strong solo run forward. Matt Dickov knocks the ball forward to Edoardo Peccarisi. Edoardo Peccarisi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.44
Matt Dickov surges forward with the ball. Matt Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edoardo Peccarisi. Edoardo Peccarisi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
16.50
Gavin Gemmill makes a simple pass to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone darts forward. Stephen Johnstone plays a one-two with Kai Lindemann and advances towards the goal... Stephen Johnstone shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
18.18
Philipp Fromm takes it forward alone. Philipp Fromm plays a quick one-two with Stuart Morrison and rushes in on goal... Philipp Fromm strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
21.57
William Rouxel flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Morrison easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
22.30
Gavin Hamilton clumsily knocks into Stuart McCoist. The referee calls over Gavin Hamilton and warns him to calm down! Stuart McCoist runs off the knock.
26.54
Marino Staffolani pushes up the pitch. Marino Staffolani threads a neat ball through to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
28.11
Gavin Hamilton chips the ball to his team mate, Edoardo Peccarisi. Edoardo Peccarisi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.07
Alex Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Craig Hendry who brings the ball under control. Craig Hendry shoots from long range. Craig Hendry scores for Ross County!!
36.28
Alex Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Kai Lindemann collects the pass. Kai Lindemann edges inside the box! Kai Lindemann shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.15
Seeing a gap ahead, William Rouxel plays the ball forward to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Edoardo Peccarisi. Edoardo Peccarisi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.02
Rafael Merino plays the ball forward to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.01
William Rouxel flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Morrison who takes it down. Stuart Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Enrique Suarez manages to keep it out.
45.00
Marino Staffolani volleys a long ball forward. Don Ferguson rushes past Matt Dickov! Don Ferguson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Hannes Arendt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren kick off!
47.38
Stuart McCoist threads the ball through to Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.48
Gavin Gemmill threads the ball through to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry runs straight at the defence! Craig Hendry strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Hannes Arendt had no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
60.45
Stephen Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson runs straight at the defence! Don Ferguson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
81.53
Alex Gemmell clumsily knocks into William Rouxel. Alex Gemmell is given a warning by the referee! William Rouxel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.15
Philipp Fromm darts forward. Philipp Fromm shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.23
Philipp Fromm threads a neat ball through to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Philipp Fromm makes a simple pass to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Edoardo Peccarisi. Edoardo Peccarisi makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Marino Staffolani is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
90.00
It's a corner kick which William Rouxel takes quickly, playing the ball short to Edoardo Peccarisi. Edoardo Peccarisi knocks the ball into the box. Gavin Hamilton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 61.6279069767442 vs 38.3720930232558
Play Area
Home team third: 29.07%, Midfield: 43.02%, Away team third: 27.91%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Hendry of Ross County

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Gavin Gemmill (DEF)
6
3. Rafael Merino (DEF)
6
6
7. Scott Bremner (MID)
7
8. Alex Gemmell (MID)
7
9. Craig Hendry (ATT)
9
10. Don Ferguson (ATT)
8
11. Kai Lindemann (ATT)
8

12. Paul Hopkin (GK)
0
14. Brendan Croft (DEF)
0

6
6
4. Matt Dickov (DEF)
7
5. Stuart Burley (DEF)
6
6
7. Philipp Fromm (MID)
7
6
9. Garry McCoist (ATT)
6
10. Stuart Morrison (ATT)
6

12. Stuart Grant (MID)
0
13. Chris Piqué (ATT)
0
14. Oliver Schrader (ATT)
0