Ross County Database

DateSaturday, 30 August 1947
CompetitionHighland League
Fixture/ScoreRoss County 4:4 Fraserburgh
VenueVictoria Park
RefereeMr D. Mackintosh
Ross County
ManagerThe Management Committee
Starting 111: ??? Kennedy, 2: Donald Ross, 3: DD Forsyth, 4: J Ogilvie, 5: Ackie Urquhart, 6: J Sutherland 1, 7: A (Eck) Jack, 8: Jocky (SNR) Clark 1, 9: D Cameron 2, 10: Alick Ferguson, 11: Tommy Urquhart
Bench
Attendance
Match ReportReport from the Ross-shire Journal.

Ross County 4 Fraserburgh 4

For the second week in succession, Ferguson won the toss and decided to face the sun. There was little advantage in it for Fraserburgh, as the ball was kept to the ground, and it was certainly a handicap in the second half when they had to turn and face a sinking sun. For the first half-hour the play was very evenly contested. It was, however, always interesting if not exciting. There were some nice passing bouts on each side, but more often by the home team. But in neither case was there much danger in front of goal, the defence easily breaking up the attacks. The dominant influences in both teams was the halflines. Sutherland was the best of the six, which just turned the tide in favour of Ross County.
Twenty-five minutes had passed before much enthusiasm was aroused. Then there was some real excitement—three goals within five minutes. The first fell to the visitors and was scarcely deserved. Sopel, Fraserburgh's Pole, ran in from the right and crashed the ball into the off corner of the net. Within half-a-minute came the equaliser. It was a cross from Clark, with which Cameron connected. He drove it hard at Geddes and the ball forced its way between his legs. Sixty seconds later, and before Fraserburgh had got over the shock, Ross County were one up. Again it was Cameron. The ball was placed into the penalty area by Sutherland. Cameron blocked it with his right foot and punched it home with his left. The shot completely deceived Geddes. The home lot were now on top. Ferguson and Cameron both worked hard to increase the score and on two occasions had very hard luck. Eventually Clark did the needful. It was a perfect forward pass by Cameron, and Clark beat Geddes easily. Ross County were well-worthy their lead at half-time of three goals to one.
At the opening of the second half, Fraserburgh showed much improved play, and they were greatly encouraged when a defensive blunder on the part of Ross County backs let Sopel in to score a second for his team. Ross County did not lie down. Still superior territorially, they hammered away at the Fraserburgh defence, which was not too sound. Urquhart got away on his own. He sent in a strong shot, which Geddes was fortunate to tip over the bar. A surprise shot from Stephen caught Kennedy napping and the score became three all. Even yet County were the better team, and when Cameron scored a fourth, it was no more than was deserved. With ten minutes to go, Ross County played with confidence, but in the last minute of the game they met disaster. With seconds to go and all Ross County supporters sitting comfortably back, a ball landed harmlessly into the goalmouth. Kennedy mishandled and Stephen pushed it into the empty goal—many say with his hands; only he knows the truth. Before the centre was reached the final whistle blew. Fraserburgh were lucky to draw—yes, but deservedly so for their persistency. Ross County have only themselves to blame for the loss of a point.