Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Ross County. A crowd of 19,805 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Glass.


0.00
The first half starts with Dundee kicking off!
2.56
Diogo Vieira hacks Jakob Helmer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Helmer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.17
Gavin Niven makes a probing pass to Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
12.54
John Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hendry collects the pass. Billy Hendry knocks the ball forward, putting Carsten Timm through on goal. Carsten Timm rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
15.03
Callum Mason passes the ball forward to Jakob Helmer. Jakob Helmer makes a high pass forward. David Clapham shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. David Clapham lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
16.20
Yaroslav Azatskyi knocks the ball forward to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.14
Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Campbell who brings the ball under control. Stephen Campbell threads a neat ball through to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.33
Stephen Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Carsten Timm collects the pass. Carsten Timm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
27.51
Gavin Mckinlay hits it upfield. Nigel Barrett shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
36.46
Richard Souness takes a long throw-in. Fausto Antonellini decides to run forward with the ball. Fausto Antonellini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
42.36
With great vision, Fausto Antonellini plays the ball forward to Richard Souness. Richard Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy McStay.
44.08
Pedro Aguilar passes the ball forward to Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Fausto Antonellini. John Hopkin catches Fausto Antonellini on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County have changed their lineup with Stuart Telfer replacing Gavin Mckinlay and Callum McGrory replacing Pedro Aguilar. The Dundee players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Ross County start the second half!
49.36
Without breaking stride, Jakob Helmer plays the ball forward to John Hopkin. John Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Callum Mason. Callum Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yaroslav Azatskyi.
53.34
Jakob Helmer hacks Robert Anderton from behind! The referee calls over Jakob Helmer and shows him a yellow card! Robert Anderton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.59
Colin Hopkin plays the ball forward to Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Niven who takes it down. Gavin Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
57.20
Stuart Telfer plays the ball forward to Fausto Antonellini. Fausto Antonellini knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Barrett. Nigel Barrett plays a scrappy one-two with Fausto Antonellini and advances towards the goal... Nigel Barrett strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball cannons off Jakob Helmer, going out of play.
58.07
Fausto Antonellini takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Robert Anderton comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
59.52
Stephen Campbell threads a neat ball through to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.39
Ross County have made a substitution with Néstor de la Cruz replacing Richard Souness .
66.11
Yaroslav Azatskyi flicks the ball to his team mate, Néstor de la Cruz. Néstor de la Cruz surges forward with the ball. Néstor de la Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Barrett. Nigel Barrett is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Craig Johnstone punches it away to safety.
69.13
Jakob Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell sees David Clapham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Clapham knocks in a cross ball towards Carsten Timm. Carsten Timm makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.19
John Hopkin hits a low pass to Callum Mason. Callum Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Carsten Timm. Carsten Timm makes a convincing header. Don Strachan picks it out of the air!
75.08
Callum Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry runs straight at the defence! Billy Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.54
Fausto Antonellini sees Diogo Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Barrett. Kemal Clegg hacks Nigel Barrett from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
84.20
Antonio Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. David Clapham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Clapham makes a probing pass between the defence to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Don Strachan reads it well. Good keeping!
85.29
Callum Mason flicks a high pass forward to Billy Hendry who brings the ball under control. Billy Hendry rushes past Colin Hopkin! Colin Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
87.57
Diogo Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Billy McStay. The referee brings Diogo Vieira to one side and gives him a warning! Billy McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Jakob Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell collects the pass. Stephen Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carsten Timm. Carsten Timm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.043956043956 vs 43.956043956044
Play Area
Home team third: 27.47%, Midfield: 43.96%, Away team third: 28.57%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Hendry of Dundee

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Billy McStay (DEF)
6
3. John Hopkin (DEF)
7
4. Jakob Helmer (DEF)
7
5. Kemal Clegg (DEF)
7
6. Antonio Ortiz (MID)
6
7. Billy Hendry (MID)
9
9. Callum Mason (MID)
8
10. David Clapham (ATT)
6
11. Carsten Timm (ATT)
6

12. Richard Glass (GK)
0
13. Andy McStay (MID)
0
14. Darren Lawrence (ATT)
0

1. Don Strachan (GK)
7
6
4. Colin Hopkin (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Aguilar (MID)
6
6. Gavin Niven (MID)
6
6
9. Nigel Barrett (ATT)
6
10. Robert Anderton (ATT)
6
11. Diogo Vieira (ATT)
5

12. Stuart Telfer (ATT)
6
13. Callum McGrory (ATT)
6