Match Report
| Livingston | Livingston |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Youssouf Zanotti | Y. Zanotti |  | 60 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 78 |  | Stephen Gough | S. Gough | ||||||||
| Alec Dalglish | A. Dalglish | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Karim Fernandes | K. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Antonio Medina | A. Medina |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 |  | Marino Staffolani | M. Staffolani | |||||||||
| Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Rafael Merino | R. Merino | |||||||||
| Samuele Petrachi | S. Petrachi | | 43 | D | | 5 | | M | 73 | | Stuart McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Scott Bolton | S. Bolton |  | 63 | M | | 6 | | | M | 73 | | John Davidson | J. Davidson | ||||||||
| Andy Caldwell | A. Caldwell | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Emanuele Goretti | E. Goretti | |||||||||
| Richard Mason | R. Mason | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 |  | Roel Veldman | R. Veldman | |||||||||
| Duncan Collins | D. Collins | | 57 | M | | 9 | | A | 81 | | Billy Morton | B. Morton | |||||||||
| Roberto Postiga | R. Postiga |  | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 |  | Kai Lindemann | K. Lindemann | |||||||||
| Stephen Thomson | S. Thomson | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Duncan Thomson | D. Thomson | |||||||||
| Stuart Young | S. Young | | 57 | M | | 12 | | G | 70 | | Enrique Suarez | E. Suarez | |||||||||
| Alex Cleland | A. Cleland | | 56 | M | | 13 | | M | 58 | | John Young | J. Young | |||||||||
| Ernesto Fuentes | E. Fuentes | | 53 | G | | 14 | | M | 53 | | Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Almondvale Stadium where Livingston play host to Ross County. A crowd of 9,644 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Livingston 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 Paul Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Livingston 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 Paul Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Livingston kicking off!
2.49
0-1Karim Fernandes knocks the ball forward to John Davidson. John Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Billy Morton beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Youssouf Zanotti had no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
9.17
0-1With great vision, Richard Mason plays the ball forward to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Gough who gathers it comfortably.
14.10
0-1Roel Veldman flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Thomson collects the pass. Duncan Thomson shoots from 25 yards but Youssouf Zanotti is on top of it.
15.08
Richard Mason threads the ball through to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Karim Fernandes.
16.56
0-1John Davidson takes it forward alone. John Davidson makes a probing pass between the defence to Duncan Thomson. Some silky footwork from Duncan Thomson provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
18.54
Andy Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.36
0-1Stephen Thomson barges into Rafael Merino. Stephen Thomson is warned by the referee! Rafael Merino carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.03
0-1Roel Veldman passes the ball forward to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann makes a defence splitting pass to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Alec Dalglish is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
30.39
Emanuele Goretti chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Morton. Billy Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.14
Richard Mason makes an attacking run forward. Richard Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
40.32
Emanuele Goretti hits a low pass to Billy Morton. Billy Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Livingston appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ross County kick off!
51.06
Antonio Medina flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Bolton. Scott Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Postiga controls it well on his chest. Roberto Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Thomson. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Thomson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
55.13
Gavin Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell passes the ball forward to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stephen Thomson. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stephen Thomson provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
60.48
0-1Karim Fernandes clumsily knocks into Stephen Thomson. The referee brings Karim Fernandes to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.43
Antonio Medina makes a probing pass to Richard Mason. Richard Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Merino.
67.34
Marino Staffolani threads the ball through to Emanuele Goretti. Emanuele Goretti sees space and advances. Emanuele Goretti shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
71.51
0-1Without breaking stride, Emanuele Goretti plays the ball forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton threads the ball through to Duncan Thomson but he's offside!
73.24
Emanuele Goretti flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Thomson collects the pass. Duncan Thomson shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.20
Marino Staffolani hacks Stephen Thomson from behind! Marino Staffolani is warned by the referee! Stephen Thomson runs off the knock.
79.17
Emanuele Goretti flicks a high pass forward. Kai Lindemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Billy Morton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
83.30
Emanuele Goretti sees Kai Lindemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Lindemann shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Youssouf Zanotti.
84.01
John Davidson catches Richard Mason on the ankles. The referee brings John Davidson to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Mason runs off the knock.
89.35
Andy Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Roberto Postiga 89 | Billy Morton 2, 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Youssouf Zanotti (GK)
7
2. Alec Dalglish (DEF)
6
3. Antonio Medina (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Ferguson (DEF)
6
5. Samuele Petrachi (DEF)
6
6. Scott Bolton (MID)
6
7. Andy Caldwell (MID)
6
8. Richard Mason (MID)
7
9. Duncan Collins (MID)
6
10. Roberto Postiga (ATT)
8
11. Stephen Thomson (ATT)
6
12. Stuart Young (MID)
0
13. Alex Cleland (MID)
0
14. Ernesto Fuentes (GK)
0
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. Emanuele Goretti (MID)
8
8. Roel Veldman (MID)
6
9. Billy Morton (ATT)
9
10. Kai Lindemann (ATT)
7
11. Duncan Thomson (ATT)
7
12. Enrique Suarez (GK)
0
13. John Young (MID)
0
14. Scott Bremner (MID)
0