Date:20 Aug 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Victoria Park
Attendance:2,065

Craig (86) Craig (90)

Goal!

Live Commentary

91mins Steven Craig grabs a goal from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Ross County 2-0 Queen of South.The assist for the goal came from Rocco Quinn.

86mins Goal scored by Steven Craig from inside the penalty box low into the middle of the goal. Ross County 1-0 Queen of South.The assist for the goal came from Gary Miller.

85mins Stephen Simmons has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box missing to the wide right of the goal. Steven Craig replaces Colin McMenamin.

84mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stephen Simmons by Gary Miller. Stephen Simmons crosses the ball in from the free kick, clearance made by Grant Munro.

84mins Ryan Smylie is brought on as a substitute for Ian McShane.

83mins Headed effort from inside the area by Gary Miller misses to the right of the target.

82mins Rocco Quinn has an effort at goal from outside the box which goes wide left of the goal.

81mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ian McShane by Richard Brittain. Chris Higgins takes the free kick.

79mins Grant Munro challenges Tom Brighton unfairly and gives away a free kick. Scott McLaughlin crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from right channel.

77mins The referee blows for offside against Tom Brighton. Paul Lawson on for Michael Gardyne. Free kick taken by Michael Fraser.

74mins Effort from outside the penalty area by Ian McShane goes wide left of the goal.

74mins Nicky Clark takes a shot. Michael Fraser makes a save.

73mins Gary Miller produces a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that misses to the left of the target.

71mins Richard Brittain replaces Kurtis Byrne.

69mins Stuart Kettlewell gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Stephen Simmons. Alan Reid restarts play with the free kick. Red card for Stuart Kettlewell.

66mins Kurtis Byrne takes a shot. Save by Lee Robinson. Rocco Quinn takes the outswinging corner, Nicky Clark manages to make a clearance. Corner taken by Rocco Quinn from the left by-line, clearance made by Scott McLaughlin.

63mins Corner from the right by-line taken by Nicky Clark, Michael Fraser makes a save.

60mins Nicky Clark is brought on as a substitute for Allan Johnston.

58mins Ian McShane is adjudged to have handled the ball. Free kick taken by Gary Miller.

58mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stephen Simmons by Colin McMenamin. Free kick taken by Chris Higgins.

54mins Unfair challenge on Scott McLaughlin by Colin McMenamin results in a free kick. Stephen Simmons restarts play with the free kick.

49mins Grant Munro challenges Tom Brighton unfairly and gives away a free kick. Chris Higgins takes the direct free kick.

47mins Kurtis Byrne challenges Mark Campbell unfairly and gives away a free kick. Chris Higgins takes the direct free kick.

47mins Ian McShane has an effort at goal from outside the box which goes wide right of the goal.

45mins Daniel Carmichael gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Stuart Kettlewell. Free kick taken by Michael Fraser.

44mins Inswinging corner taken by Mark Corcoran from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Scott McLaughlin.

40mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Craig Reid by Kurtis Byrne. Lee Robinson takes the direct free kick.

34mins Corner from the right by-line taken by Rocco Quinn, clearance by Mark Campbell.

32mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Scott Boyd by Daniel Carmichael. Michael Fraser takes the direct free kick.

30mins Shot from outside the area by Mark Corcoran misses to the left of the target.

28mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ian McShane by Rocco Quinn. Craig Reid takes the direct free kick.

25mins Shot on goal by Stuart Kettlewell from long range goes harmlessly over the target.

24mins Daniel Carmichael challenges Scott Boyd unfairly and gives away a free kick. Gary Miller takes the free kick.

23mins Rocco Quinn produces a right-footed shot from just outside the area that goes harmlessly over the bar.

23mins Rocco Quinn takes the outswinging corner, Ian McShane manages to make a clearance.

22mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Mark Corcoran on Ian McShane. Free kick taken by Alan Reid.

21mins Michael Gardyne takes a shot. Save made by Lee Robinson. Inswinging corner taken by Rocco Quinn.

20mins Shot by Ian McShane. Save made by Michael Fraser.

18mins Daniel Carmichael challenges Scott Boyd unfairly and gives away a free kick. Scott Boyd takes the direct free kick.

17mins Short corner worked by Colin McMenamin.

7mins Tom Brighton is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Scott Boyd.

6mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Mark Corcoran by Alan Reid. Gary Miller restarts play with the free kick, Centre by Lee Robinson, save by Michael Fraser.

5mins Floated corner taken by Allan Johnston from the left by-line, clearance made by Gary Miller.

4mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Daniel Carmichael. Grant Munro restarts play with the free kick.

2mins Corner taken by Rocco Quinn from the right by-line, Foul by Scott Boyd on Daniel Carmichael, free kick awarded. Lee Robinson takes the direct free kick.

Match Preview

Injuries sweep through County camp Ross County manager Derek Adams has been left with only 16 available players for the visit of Queen of the South. Defender Jonny Flynn is suspended and five players are expected to be ruled out through knocks. Russell Duncan and Iain Vigurs have both picked up thigh injuries this week and join the trio of Darren McCormack, Sam Morrow and Garry Wood on the sidelines. Adams said: "Darren, Sam and Garry are all close to comebacks but it would be a risk to use any of them so it looks like I will just have to go with the 16 available guys. "This will be a really interesting game as both sides are looking to hit back after disappointing defeats last weekend." Queen of the South welcome back defender Craig Reid from suspension. Former Scotland midfielder Allan Johnston looks set to win his fitness race and be included in manager Gus McPherson's plans, however suspension makes Stephen McKenna and Kevin Smith unavailable. Striker Marc McCusker is still not fit enough to make his debut with McPherson looking for his men to produce what they are capable of over an entire game and not just the opening half. The Palmerston boss said: "We have been very good in the opening 45 minutes of both league games but not so good in the second. For a rebuilt side there are lots of good things happening but we need to do that consistently."

Formation:442Manager:

Ross County

Formation: 442Manager: Gordon Chisholm

Queen of South

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

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Away

Lee Robinson
Craig Reid
Chris Higgins
Stephen Simmons
Mark Campbell
Alan Reid
Allan Johnston
Scott McLaughlin
Tom Brighton
Daniel Carmichael
Ian McShane
SUBS
Roderick McKenzie
Ryan McGuffie
Nicky Clark
Ryan Smylie
Stephen Black

Match Report

Craig double rescues 10-man County Substitute Steven Craig helped Ross County bounce back from having a man sent off to record a 2-0 win over Queen of the South. The hosts side had Stuart Kettlewell dismissed after 70 minutes and the game looked to be heading for a draw until Craig's intervention. Kettlewell's red card sparked a previously sluggish game into life. The midfielder was given a straight red following a strong tackle on Stephen Simmons. And the game changed again when Craig was introduced from the bench in the 86th minute. His contribution was immediate, taking Gary Miller's pass to fire home from 12 yards. He put the game beyond doubt two minutes into injury time, this time Rocco Quinn was the provider as Craig again finished clinically from inside the box.

Form Guide

DL Ross County VS Queen of South DL

Last Meetings

Queen of South 0 - 1 Ross County 26/04/2011 Ross County 1 - 2 Queen of South 19/03/2011 Ross County 1 - 1 Queen of South 30/10/2010 Queen of South 3 - 0 Ross County 28/08/2010 Queen of South 1 - 0 Ross County 20/04/2010 Ross County 1 - 1 Queen of South 06/04/2010

Top Scorers

Ross County K Byrne 1 Queen of South S McLaughlin 1 T Brighton 1

Goals

Ross County Total goals 6 Goals per game 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 21-30 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 1 (For) Period 71-80 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Queen of South Total goals 8 Goals per game 3 1 (For) Period 11-20 mins 1 (For) Period 31-40 mins 1 (For) Period 41-50 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins (For) 2 (Against) Period 81-90 mins