Match Report
| Ross County | Ross County |  |  | Montrose | Montrose | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Stephen Gough | S. Gough |  | 78 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Karim Fernandes | K. Fernandes |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 45 | | Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Marino Staffolani | M. Staffolani |  | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Neil Law | N. Law | |||||||||
| Rafael Merino | R. Merino |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Stuart McCoist | S. McCoist | | 73 | M | | 5 | | D | 37 |  | Ben Wright | B. Wright | |||||||||
| John Davidson | J. Davidson | | 72 | M |  | | 6 | | | M | 47 | | Scott Booth | S. Booth | |||||||
| John Young | J. Young | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Colin McCoist | C. McCoist | |||||||||
| Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Gavin Collins | G. Collins | |||||||||
| Billy Morton | B. Morton | | 81 | A | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | |||||||||
| Kai Lindemann | K. Lindemann |  | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Alec White | A. White | |||||||||
| Duncan Thomson | D. Thomson | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Andy Ritchie | A. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Enrique Suarez | E. Suarez | | 70 | G | | 12 | | G | 45 | | Colin Cleland | C. Cleland | |||||||||
| Richard Elliott | R. Elliott | | 53 | G | | 13 | | A | 43 | | Alex Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Paolo Stewart | P. Stewart | | 51 | D | | 14 | | G | 43 | | Alec Bremner | A. Bremner | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play Montrose in this league cup game. A crowd of 4,240 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Inglis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Inglis.
0.00
0-0Ross County kick off!
6.13
0-0Scott Bremner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Bremner shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.51
0-0Rafael Merino knocks the ball forward to John Young. John Young hits a low pass to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson threads the ball through to Billy Morton but he's offside!
10.05
0-0Andy Ritchie catches Karim Fernandes on the ankles. Andy Ritchie is warned by the referee! Karim Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.46
Kevin Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Alec White. Alec White makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.11
1-0John Young flicks a high pass forward. Billy Morton controls it well on his chest. Billy Morton shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.03
Ben Wright hacks Kai Lindemann from behind! Ben Wright is given a warning by the referee! Kai Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.54
1-0Scott Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
30.47
1-0Rafael Merino knocks the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner knocks the ball forward to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Billy Morton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes John Dalglish's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
31.53
1-0Duncan Thomson takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Andy Brady scoops up the ball.
38.09
Marino Staffolani arcs the ball upfield. Billy Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann but the linesman indicates offside!
40.27
John Young flicks a high pass forward. Billy Morton controls it well on his chest. Billy Morton plays a one-two with Duncan Thomson and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Billy Morton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Ben Wright.
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. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half. The Montrose players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Montrose kick off the second half!
51.44
John Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.51
John Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Morton and advances towards the goal... Duncan Thomson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ross County!
63.29
Scott Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Morton. Billy Morton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
65.14
John Dalglish passes the ball forward to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins passes the ball forward to Alec White. Alec White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.34
Gavin Collins flicks a high ball forward to Andy Ritchie who takes it down. Andy Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
69.42
Karim Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, John Young. John Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Billy Morton beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
71.25
Colin McCoist takes a short throw-in bringing Kevin Strachan into play. Kevin Strachan makes a simple pass to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.08
Scott Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec White. Alec White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.17
Karim Fernandes decides to run forward with the ball. Karim Fernandes passes the ball forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton plays a one-two with Kai Lindemann and rushes in on goal... Billy Morton shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
83.22
Scott Bremner barges into Scott Booth. The referee brings Scott Bremner to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Booth runs off the knock.
84.03
Gavin Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.20
John Young passes the ball forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton whips in a cross ball towards Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.39
Gavin Collins flicks a high ball forward to Alec White who gracefully takes it down. Alec White shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
89.57
John Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Dalglish.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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. Stephen Gough (GK)
6
2. Karim Fernandes (DEF)
6
3. Marino Staffolani (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Merino (DEF)
6
5. Stuart McCoist (MID)
6
6. John Davidson (MID)
6
7. John Young (MID)
8
8. Scott Bremner (MID)
7
9. Billy Morton (ATT)
9
10. Kai Lindemann (ATT)
6
11. Duncan Thomson (ATT)
8
12. Enrique Suarez (GK)
0
13. Richard Elliott (GK)
0
14. Paolo Stewart (DEF)
0
1. Andy Brady (GK)
6
2. Garry Naysmith (DEF)
6
3. Neil Law (DEF)
7
4. John Dalglish (DEF)
6
5. Ben Wright (DEF)
6
6. Scott Booth (MID)
6
7. Colin McCoist (MID)
6
8. Gavin Collins (MID)
7
9. Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
10. Alec White (ATT)
6
11. Andy Ritchie (ATT)
6
12. Colin Cleland (GK)
0
13. Alex Mckinlay (ATT)
0
14. Alec Bremner (GK)
0