- Date:29 Mar 2011
- Kick-off:19:45:00
- Venue:Victoria Park
- Martin Hardie (90:00)
Live Commentary
- 94mins
Joe Cardle is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour. Richard Brittain goes into the referee's book.
- 93mins
Martin Hardie grabs a headed goal from inside the six-yard box. Ross County 0-1 Dunfermline.Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Austin McCann by Paul Lawson. Joe Cardle provided the assist for the goal.
- 87mins
Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Richard Brittain, clearance by Gary Mason.
- 86mins
Stuart Kettlewell challenges Jake Hyde unfairly and gives away a free kick. Chris Smith takes the direct free kick.
- 85mins
The referee blows for offside against Martin Hardie. Michael McGovern restarts play with the free kick.
- 85mins
Stuart Kettlewell challenges David Graham unfairly and gives away a free kick. Kevin Rutkiewicz takes the free kick.
- 84mins
Andrew Barrowman takes a shot. Chris Smith makes a save.
- 83mins
Garry Wood is brought on as a substitute for Michael Gardyne.
- 82mins
Liam Buchanan leaves the field to be replaced by Patrick Clarke.
- 82mins
Scott Boyd fouled by Jake Hyde, the ref awards a free kick. Michael McGovern takes the free kick.
- 81mins
Martin Hardie is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Michael McGovern restarts play with the free kick.
- 81mins
Unfair challenge on Joe Cardle by Gary Miller results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Austin McCann.
- 79mins
Gary Miller concedes a free kick for a foul on Jake Hyde. Free kick taken by Austin McCann.
- 77mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Kevin Rutkiewicz by Andrew Barrowman. Kevin Rutkiewicz restarts play with the free kick.
- 77mins
Liam Buchanan is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Marc Fitzpatrick.
- 76mins
Jake Hyde joins the action as a substitute, replacing Alex Burke. Joe Cardle fouled by Gary Miller, the ref awards a free kick. Austin McCann restarts play with the free kick.
- 73mins
Outswinging corner taken by Richard Brittain, Martin Hardie manages to make a clearance.
- 71mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Gary Mason by Steven Milne. Free kick crossed left-footed by Alex Burke from right channel, save made by Michael McGovern.
- 66mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Stuart Kettlewell on Gary Mason. Chris Smith takes the free kick.
- 63mins
David Graham joins the action as a substitute, replacing Steven McDougall.
- 63mins
Michael Gardyne has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the left of the target.
- 61mins
Stuart Kettlewell replaces Iain Vigurs. Effort on goal by Martin Hardie from long range goes harmlessly over the bar.
- 59mins
The official flags Martin Hardie offside. Free kick taken by Michael McGovern.
- 57mins
Corner taken by Steven McDougall, Scott Boyd makes a clearance.
- 56mins
The referee blows for offside against Andrew Barrowman. Chris Smith takes the free kick.
- 56mins
Unfair challenge on Richard Brittain by Steven McDougall results in a free kick. Gary Miller takes the direct free kick.
- 54mins
Gary Mason gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Marc Fitzpatrick. Marc Fitzpatrick restarts play with the free kick.
- 51mins
Corner taken by Steven McDougall.
- 51mins
The offside flag is raised against Michael Gardyne. Free kick taken by Chris Smith.
- 42mins
Corner taken by Richard Brittain played to the near post, Austin McCann makes a clearance.
- 40mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Andrew Barrowman by Alex Keddie. Free kick taken by Gary Miller.
- 38mins
Shot from just outside the box by Richard Brittain goes over the target.
- 36mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Steven McDougall by Marc Fitzpatrick. Free kick taken by Kevin Rutkiewicz.
- 34mins
The referee cautions Alex Keddie for unsporting behaviour. Andrew Barrowman fouled by Alex Keddie, the ref awards a free kick. Iain Vigurs crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from right wing, save by Chris Smith.
- 32mins
Unfair challenge on Scott Boyd by Liam Buchanan results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Michael McGovern.
- 31mins
Michael Gardyne is adjudged to have handled the ball. Alex Burke restarts play with the free kick.
- 31mins
The assistant referee signals for offside against Andrew Barrowman. Free kick taken by Chris Smith.
- 30mins
Andy Dowie concedes a free kick for a foul on Michael Gardyne. Direct effort from the free kick comes in from Paul Lawson.
- 28mins
Scott Boyd fouled by Martin Hardie, the ref awards a free kick. Scott Boyd takes the free kick.
- 25mins
Martin Hardie has an effort at goal from outside the box which misses left.
- 24mins
Handball decision goes against Andrew Barrowman. Chris Smith takes the free kick.
- 23mins
Steven Milne produces a right-footed shot from inside the area that clears the crossbar.
- 22mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Steven Milne by Andy Dowie. Paul Lawson restarts play with the free kick.
- 21mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Steven McDougall on Steven Milne. Michael McGovern takes the direct free kick.
- 19mins
Martin Hardie gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Richard Brittain. The free kick is swung in left-footed by Iain Vigurs.
- 18mins
The official flags Steven McDougall offside. Michael McGovern takes the indirect free kick.
- 14mins
Martin Hardie fouled by Scott Boyd, the ref awards a free kick. Alex Keddie restarts play with the free kick.
- 13mins
The official flags Martin Hardie offside. Direct free kick taken by Michael McGovern.
- 9mins
The assistant referee signals for offside against Steven Milne. Indirect free kick taken by Chris Smith.
- 8mins
Scott Boyd fouled by Martin Hardie, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Michael McGovern.
- 8mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Steven Milne on Joe Cardle. Chris Smith takes the direct free kick.
- 7mins
Richard Brittain takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line played to the near post, Andy Dowie manages to make a clearance.
- 7mins
Foul by Alex Keddie on Michael Gardyne, free kick awarded. Paul Lawson crosses the ball in from the free kick, Kevin Rutkiewicz manages to make a clearance.
- 4mins
Martin Hardie is ruled offside. Michael McGovern restarts play with the free kick.
- 4mins
Unfair challenge on Martin Hardie by Richard Brittain results in a free kick. Austin McCann takes the free kick.
- 3mins
Richard Brittain challenges Joe Cardle unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Austin McCann from left wing, Steven Milne manages to make a clearance.
- 2mins
Alex Keddie fouled by Andrew Barrowman, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Chris Smith.
- 1mins
Paul Lawson has an effort at goal from outside the penalty area which goes wide right of the goal.
Free kick awarded for a foul by Martin Hardie on Scott Boyd. Direct free kick taken by Michael McGovern.
The referee blows for offside. Kevin Rutkiewicz restarts play with the free kick.
Match Preview
McCormack still missing for County Ross County defender Darren McCormack remains sidelined through injury for the clash with Dunfermline at Victoria Park. Other than that, manager Jimmy Calderwood has a fully-fit squad to choose from. Calderwood believes a good start is crucial against the title-chasing Pars. He said: "We have to start this game well as we may not get a chance to get back into things if we give Dunfermline the initiative. "Beating Morton on Saturday was a great result, however we made it harder than it needed to be by starting slowly. "We need more wins to move away from the trouble we are in. "We have drawn twice with Dunfermline since I started my job here and it would be great to make it third time lucky with a win." Dunfermline are again likely to be without a number of players as they attempt to move top of the First Division with victory. Neil McGregor, Steven Bell, Nicky Phinn, Joe Cardle, Andy Kirk and Ryan Thomson all expected to miss out through injury. It is a third meeting in five weeks between the sides with East End Park manager Jim McIntyre determined to win after two draws. He said: "We know them quite well so we are aware of their strengths. "We have got to go there and look to impose our game plan on them in order to win and one thing we have to do better is make sure our final ball is of the highest standard."
Ross County
Dunfermline
- Michael McGovern
- Gary Miller
- Marc Fitzpatrick
- Paul Lawson
- Scott Boyd
- Jonathan Flynn
- Steven Milne
- Iain Vigurs
- Andrew Barrowman
- Richard Brittain
- Michael Gardyne
- SUBS
- Joseph Malin
- Garry Wood
- Stuart Kettlewell
- Jason Marr
- Paul Di Giacomo
Home
Away
- Chris Smith
- Andy Dowie
- Austin McCann
- Gary Mason
- Kevin Rutkiewicz
- Alex Keddie
- Steven McDougall
- Alex Burke
- Liam Buchanan
- Martin Hardie
- Joe Cardle
- SUBS
- Greg Paterson
- Patrick Clarke
- Jake Hyde
- David Graham
- Chris Higgins
Match Report
Hardie sends Dunfermline top Martin Hardie netted a stoppage-time winner to move Dunfermline to the top of the table after a 1-0 win over Ross County. Steven Milne had a chance to open the scoring for County but he failed to direct his 12-yard strike on target while Richard Brittain fired over from distance. County pushed for an opener after the interval but Michael Gardyne blazed his shot wide before Hardie struck a long-range effort over the bar as Dunfermline came back into the game. County top-scorer Andrew Barrowman almost added to his season`s tally but he shot straight at Chris Smith from close range. It was the visitors who broke the deadlock in the 90th minute when Hardie headed in Joe Cardle's dangerous cross from close range.
Form Guide
- DWDLDW
- Ross County
- VS
- Dunfermline DWDWDD
Last Meetings
- Dunfermline
- 1 - 1
- Ross County
- 08/03/2011
- Ross County
- 0 - 0
- Dunfermline
- 22/02/2011
- Dunfermline
- 3 - 2
- Ross County
- 16/10/2010
- Dunfermline
- 1 - 2
- Ross County
- 03/04/2010
- Ross County
- 2 - 2
- Dunfermline
- 13/02/2010
- Dunfermline
- 3 - 3
- Ross County
- 12/12/2009
Top Scorers
Ross County
- A Barrowman 5
- S Craig 2
- M Gardyne 2
- S Boyd 2
- G Wood 2
- G Miller 1
- S Milne 1
- P Di Giacomo 1
- R Brittain 1
- I Vigurs 1
- J Flynn 1
- J Marr 1
Dunfermline
- A Kirk 11
- P Clarke 7
- L Buchanan 4
- J Cardle 4
- S Bell 3
- C Woods 3
- M Hardie 2
- D Graham 2
- N Phinn 2
- S McDougall 1
- A Burke 1
Goals
Ross County
- Total goals 50
- Goals per game 21
- (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 7 (For) 5 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 1 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 5 (For) 7 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
Dunfermline
- Total goals 80
- Goals per game 51
- 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 6 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 6 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 4 (For) 3 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 7 (For) 5 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 13 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
