Date:17 Mar 2012
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Victoria Park
Attendance:4,302

Brittain - pen (18) Quinn (24)
Millar (61)

Goal!

Live Commentary

92mins Colin McMenamin challenges Rhys Bennett unfairly and gives away a free kick. The referee cautions Colin McMenamin for unsporting behaviour. Indirect free kick taken by Graham Bowman.

90mins Handball decision goes against Graham Bowman. Richard Brittain shoots direct from the free kick.

89mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Colin McMenamin by Rhys Bennett. Free kick crossed by Richard Brittain, save by Graham Bowman.

88mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Colin McMenamin on Jay Fulton. Graham Bowman takes the free kick.

86mins Murray Wallace gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Grant Munro. Jonathan Flynn replaces Rocco Quinn. Indirect free kick taken by Michael Fraser.

86mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jordan White by Scott Boyd. Indirect free kick taken by Mark Millar.

86mins Colin McMenamin gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Mark Millar. Mark Millar restarts play with the free kick.

82mins Colin McMenamin fouled by Rhys Bennett, the ref awards a free kick. Richard Brittain crosses the ball, Header on goal by Scott Boyd from inside the box goes harmlessly over the target.

81mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Scott Morrison by Farid El Alagui. The referee red cards Farid El Alagui for second bookable offence. Steven Craig joins the action as a substitute, replacing Michael Gardyne. Grant Munro takes the indirect free kick.

80mins Jordan White comes on in place of Stephen Kingsley.

79mins Gary Miller gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Farid El Alagui. Indirect free kick taken by Thomas Scobbie.

77mins Stewart Murdoch fouled by Paul Lawson, the ref awards a free kick. Murray Wallace takes the indirect free kick.

76mins (Falkirk) makes a substitution, with Blair Alston coming on for David Weatherston.

72mins Shot from inside the area by Rocco Quinn clears the bar.

70mins Murray Wallace produces a left-footed shot from inside the area that clears the crossbar.

70mins Paul Lawson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Farid El Alagui. Mark Millar takes the free kick.

67mins Unfair challenge on Murray Wallace by Rocco Quinn results in a free kick. Mark Corcoran comes on in place of Stuart Kettlewell. Mark Millar takes the indirect free kick.

65mins Corner taken right-footed by Paul Lawson to the near post, Rhys Bennett manages to make a clearance.

64mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Stephen Kingsley on Michael Gardyne. Richard Brittain takes the free kick.

63mins Colin McMenamin has a headed effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the right of the target.

61mins Paul Lawson concedes a free kick for a foul on Murray Wallace. Mark Millar hits the back of the net with a goal direct from the free kick from long range to the top left corner of the goal. Ross County 2-1 Falkirk.

59mins Farid El Alagui is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick. Scott Boyd restarts play with the free kick.

58mins The referee gives a free kick against Colin McMenamin for handball. Indirect free kick taken by Graham Bowman.

54mins Foul by Colin McMenamin on Murray Wallace, free kick awarded. Murray Wallace takes the indirect free kick.

53mins Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by Farid El Alagui misses to the left of the goal.

52mins Farid El Alagui fouled by Scott Boyd, the ref awards a free kick. Scott Boyd is shown a yellow card. Indirect free kick taken by Mark Millar.

51mins Corner taken by Paul Lawson, Headed effort from inside the area by Scott Boyd misses to the right of the target.

51mins Paul Lawson takes a shot. Save by Graham Bowman.

51mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Richard Brittain by Thomas Scobbie. Richard Brittain restarts play with the free kick.

47mins Rhys Bennett gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Michael Gardyne. Rhys Bennett is cautioned. Free kick crossed right-footed by Richard Brittain from left wing, clearance made by Rhys Bennett.

45mins Farid El Alagui gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Stuart Kettlewell. The referee shows Farid El Alagui a yellow card. The referee books Stuart Kettlewell for unsporting behaviour. Paul Lawson takes the free kick.

44mins Shot by Paul Lawson. Save made by Graham Bowman.

44mins Unfair challenge on David Weatherston by Scott Morrison results in a free kick. Mark Millar takes the indirect free kick.

42mins Paul Lawson takes a shot. Save by Graham Bowman.

41mins Farid El Alagui concedes a free kick for a foul on Grant Munro. Indirect free kick taken by Grant Munro.

41mins Grant Munro gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Farid El Alagui. Indirect free kick taken by Mark Millar.

40mins Stuart Kettlewell has a headed effort at goal from close range which goes wide left of the target.

37mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stuart Kettlewell by Mark Millar. Scott Morrison takes the free kick.

35mins Unfair challenge on Murray Wallace by Stuart Kettlewell results in a free kick. Rhys Bennett restarts play with the free kick.

33mins Stuart Kettlewell challenges Farid El Alagui unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Mark Millar.

32mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Rhys Bennett by Rocco Quinn. Rhys Bennett takes the free kick.

30mins Corner taken by Paul Lawson, save by Graham Bowman.

27mins Foul by Richard Brittain on Jay Fulton, free kick awarded. Thomas Scobbie restarts play with the free kick.

24mins Rocco Quinn gets on the score sheet with a goal from the edge of the penalty area to the top left corner of the goal. Ross County 2-0 Falkirk.Assist on the goal came from Gary Miller.

23mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stuart Kettlewell by Jay Fulton. Jay Fulton goes into the book for unsporting behaviour. Scott Boyd takes the indirect free kick.

21mins Stewart Murdoch gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Richard Brittain. Richard Brittain sends in a cross, Headed effort from deep inside the area by Scott Boyd misses to the left of the goal.

15mins Michael McGovern concedes a Penalty for a foul on Colin McMenamin. Red card for Michael McGovern. Graham Bowman is brought on as a substitute for William Gibson. Richard Brittain scores a power penalty. Ross County 1-0 Falkirk.

12mins The official flags David Weatherston offside. Michael Fraser restarts play with the free kick.

10mins Rhys Bennett challenges Rocco Quinn unfairly and gives away a free kick. Richard Brittain crosses the ball, Scott Boyd produces a header from close range which goes wide of the left-hand upright.

8mins Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Paul Lawson played to the near post, Headed effort from inside the box by Scott Boyd misses to the right of the target.

5mins Michael Gardyne produces a left-footed shot from just outside the area that goes wide left of the goal.

3mins Foul by Paul Lawson on Mark Millar, free kick awarded. Mark Millar takes the indirect free kick.

2mins Shot from just outside the box by Paul Lawson goes over the bar.

2mins Effort from outside the penalty box by Scott Morrison goes wide left of the goal.

Match Preview

Vigurs loss for Ross Ross County are missing Iain Vigurs through suspension as they look to open up a 15-point lead over second-placed visitors Falkirk. Defender David McNamee remains out with a broken wrist but Marc Fitzpatrick is included in manager Derek Adams' squad for the first time since December following a knee injury. Adams said: "This should be a really good game of football watched by a big crowd between two sides who like to attack. "There is, however, no added significance to the game in terms of the First Division title and we will treat it that way. "We will look to go out and win the three points and take things from there." Falkirk have to reshuffle their defence as Kieran Duffie and Darren Dods are suspended. Everyone else in the Bairns squad is available to manager Steven Pressley, who said: "I am looking for whoever comes in to view it as an opportunity to grab a starting jersey. "County deserve a lot of credit for coming through their recent run of two games a week with their unbeaten record still intact. "Only two weeks ago we were level on points, however they have turned that around very quickly. "They have shown great strength but we are looking to be the side that ends their 25-game run without a defeat."

Formation:4411Manager: Derek Adams

Ross County

Formation: 442Manager: Steven Pressley

Falkirk

Michael Fraser
Gary Miller
Scott Morrison
Scott Boyd
Grant Munro
Paul Lawson
Rocco Quinn
Stuart Kettlewell
Richard Brittain
Colin McMenamin
Michael Gardyne
SUBS
Joseph Malin
Mark Corcoran
Steven Craig
Jonathan Flynn
Kurtis Byrne

Home

Away

Michael McGovern
Rhys Bennett
Thomas Scobbie
Stephen Kingsley
Murray Wallace
Stewart Murdoch
Jay Fulton
Mark Millar
William Gibson
Farid El Alagui
David Weatherston
SUBS
Graham Bowman
Liam Dick
Blair Alston
Craig Sibbald
Jordan White

Match Report

Form Guide

DWWWWD Ross County VS Falkirk DWDWLD

Last Meetings

Falkirk 1 - 1 Ross County 26/12/2011 Ross County 3 - 1 Falkirk 12/11/2011 Falkirk 1 - 1 Ross County 27/08/2011 Falkirk 0 - 1 Ross County 30/04/2011 Ross County 2 - 1 Falkirk 05/03/2011 Falkirk 0 - 1 Ross County 06/11/2010

Top Scorers

Ross County C McMenamin 11 M Gardyne 7 S Craig 4 R Brittain 4 I Vigurs 4 S Kettlewell 3 G Munro 2 S Morrow 2 S Boyd 2 R Quinn 2 G Miller 1 P Lawson 1 K Byrne 1 Falkirk F El Alagui 14 D Dods 5 D Weatherston 3 B Alston 2 M Wallace 2 C Sibbald 2 W Gibson 1 K Duffie 1 J Fulton 1

Goals

Ross County Total goals 71 Goals per game 48 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 5 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 6 (For) 5 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 5 (For) Period 61-70 mins 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 11 (For) 6 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Falkirk Total goals 63 Goals per game 40 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 7 (For) 3 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 5 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 1 (For) 4 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 8 (For) 3 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 9 (For) 5 (Against) Period 81-90 mins