First Division Table 2011/12
   P  GD  PTS
Ross County 36 40 79
Dundee 36 10 55
Falkirk 36 5 52
Hamilton Academical 36 -1 49
Livingston 37 1 48
Partick Thistle 36 11 47
Raith Rovers 36 -3 44
Morton 36 -15 42
Ayr United 35 -22 38
Queen of the South 36 -26 32
Ross County 2-2 Morton
County leave it late to level

Scott BoydRoss County welcomed back Michael Gardyne from suspension for this rescheduled Irn-Bru First Division clash with Morton. In his pre-match notes Willie McStay reinforced the point that there are no easy games in this division and this soon became apparent as Ross County came up against a well organised Morton side.

 

The home side started brightly and were certainly the better team early on; Andy Barrowman finally breaking the deadlock on 23 minutes after heading home Martin Scott's cross. Just when you thought the Staggies were starting to hit their stride Morton's Graham latched onto a sloppy back pass and slotted past McGovern to level the scores.

 

Five minutes later Graham turned provider as he centred for Jenkins to head home their second. Morton continued to press and could have extended their lead further before half time; Stewart Kean guilty of missing from close range.

 

Half time gave the Staggies a chance to regroup and as the second half progressed and Morton sat back protecting their lead, County started to see more of the ball. With few clear cut chances forthcoming McStay started to shuffle the pack in search of the equaliser, Corcoran initially replacing Vigurs, Steven Craig then coming on for Brittain, with the final substitution seeing Martin Scott make way for Garry Wood. County continued to press and dominate possession and five minutes into injury time their persistence was rewarded, Scott Boyd heading home to give the Staggies a share of the spoils and deny Morton their first away win of the season.

 

League leaders Dunfermline, held to a scoreless draw at home tonight by 8th placed Partick are next to visit Dingwall, recent meetings between the two sides have been crackers, the last four games serving up 18 goals, so don't miss out, head down to Victoria Park this Saturday and get behind the team.

Ross County FC v Dundee (23/04/2011)


Posted: 29 April 2011
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