Ross County edges Kilmarnock in a dramatic finish
Ross County claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock in a match that saw a red card for the visitors and an own goal in the closing stages.
Kilmarnock started the match looking to threaten the home side, but it was Ross County who took the lead in the 61st minute through a goal from J. White. However, their joy was short-lived as in the 82nd minute J. Wright scored an own goal to level the scores.
Kilmarnock’s task was made more difficult when L. Donnelly was sent off for a second yellow card in the 60th minute. The home side took advantage of their numerical superiority and eventually found the winning goal in the 82nd minute through J. Wright.
Ross County dominated possession (57% to Kilmarnock’s 43%) and had more shots (14 to 8), although only 3 of these were on target. Kilmarnock committed 9 fouls and received 3 yellow cards and 1 red, while Ross County received 1 yellow card and committed 10 fouls.
Substitutions kilmarnock: at minute 46 J. Wright came in and S. Findlay went out., at minute 69 D. Watson came in and K. Vassell went out., at minute 78 J. Burroughs came in and D. Armstrong went out., at minute 88 B. Anderson came in and M. Kennedy went out.
Substitutions ross county: at minute 65 A. Samuel came in and R. Leak went out., at minute 77 S. Allardice came in and A. Denholm went out., at minute 77 E. Brophy came in and R. Hale went out., at minute 77 M. Efete came in and J. Reid went out., at minute 88 J. Nisbet came in and N. Chilvers went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Ross County
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