Date	Saturday, 05 October 1935
Competition	Scottish Qualifying Cup
Fixture/Score	Caledonian FC 1:2 Ross County
Venue	Telford Street
Referee	Mr. W. J. Sandison
Ross County
Manager	The Management Committee
Starting 11	1: A Ross, 2: Tom Anderson, 3: J MacMillan, 4: ??? McGaughey, 5: Albert MacRae 1, 6: Ackie Urquhart, 7: John Tarrell, 8: J.A MacKay, 9: Ian Aird 1, 10: J.A Ross, 11: William Bowie
Bench
Attendance
Match Report	Report from the Ross-shire Journal. Caledonian FC 1 Ross County 2 Heavy rain fell all day with the result that the ground was in a very treacherous condition, and the ball difficult to control. Caledonian played their usual team, but the constitution of the Ross County team was doubtful until almost the last moment. It was felt that the rear division and the right half position required strengthening. With this object in view, the services of two men from the South were secured. Macmillan, an ex-Derby and Clyde player, came in at left back, and McGauchie took up the left half position. The game started at a great pace, with Caledonian the more impressive. Early on, Ross had to save from Paterson, following which Mackay might have made better use of two opportunities he had at the Caley end. Then came a shock for the County. Paterson, the left winger, took the ball along the left, cut into goal and shot hard. A. Ross, the County custodian, touched the ball, but it bounced out of his hands and struck the upright. Ross caught the rebound and cleared, but the referee judged the ball had been over the line and pointed to the centre of the field. It was not till then that the players and spectators realised that a goal had been scored. It was an unfortunate incident, and particularly so to Ross County in its result. The goal, however, did not apparently damp the enthusiasm of the County team. On the other hand, it appeared to inspire them to greater deeds. Albert Macrae and his two rear men kept a good grip on Caledonian forwards; Aird was a thorn in the flesh of Mair, who was unable to give his forwards the necessary help. The County forwards were a quick-moving band and more than held their own in the outfield. Their finishing, however, was not all that it might have been. A little more steadiness in front of goal might have turned the tables. The Caledonian were never slow to make a raid when they got a chance, but like their opponents they were up against a strong defence and seldom did they get too near Ross. If they did, their shooting was not too good. A well-placed flag kick by Tarrel put the home goal in jeopardy and it was only by a hair's breadth that it escaped disaster. Macrae got his head to a Tarrel cross and laid the ball at Aird’s feet. The latter shot like lightning, but the crossbar stopped what looked a certain goal. The County were now superior. Mackenzie saved a rasping shot from Macrae; then Mackay romped through, and while “goal” was on everybody's lips, he placed the ball past the post. The County kept pegging away and when they did get the equaliser it was fully merited on play. It came from a scrimmage in front of goal and Mackenzie had no chance with Aird’s parting close-in shot. Both Davidson and Paterson tested Ross after this, but just on halftime the County almost increased their lead. Bowie sent over a beautiful shot from the flag. The ball bobbed about in the goalmouth, but there was no friendly foot to send it home. Halftime: Caledonian 1, Ross County 1. Ross County continued to have the better of the play in the second half. With long swinging passes, Ross and Mackay kept the play in the Caley half of the field. Stewart caused a thrill on the right when he got away. He neatly nipped in between Macrae and Macmillan, but he could not beat Ross. Mair and Main were putting up a great defence against the eager County forwards. Occasionally, too, they were able to assist the men in front of them, but they were somewhat easily held at close quarters. In the excitement, fouls were frequent. Macrae invariably took the free kick and he was placing them perfectly. One he dropped to Aird outside the penalty area. With two defenders on him, Aird passed back to Macrae, who drove in a strong shot. An upright saved a goal. From another of Macrae’s kicks, Mackay had a great shot with his head, which just slipped over the crossbar. On his free kick, Macrae scored on his own. The ball was placed about 40 yards out. The Caley packed their goal. With that delightful easy motion, ever a pleasure to witness, Macrae walked up to the ball and sent it into the goalmouth. There was a peculiar swerve on the ball and as its momentum was being spent, the ball slipped in underneath the bar. It was a picture of a shot. In fairness to Mackenzie, it should be said that he appeared to think that the ball was going over the bar. Ross County supporters shouted themselves hoarse and they had reason to. For a time the County were all over their opponents and sheer luck kept Tarrel and Bowie from counting, the woodwork alone keeping their shots out. Ten minutes from the end the home team became desperate. The excitement became intense as the Caledonian put up a determined attack. Could the County hold their slender lead, or would Caley equalise? The Telford Road team had everything to gain and nothing to lose. They rained in shot after shot on Ross, from all angles, but he held all those that came his way like a master; others were blocked or smothered. In a last dying effort Mair came up as a sixth forward; all to no purpose. Near the end the County changed the venue of play and they were attacking when the final whistle blew. Result—Caledonian 1, Ross County 2. Mair and Main were easily the homesters' best men; the forwards did not play to form. Ross County, on the other hand, had not a weak man in their team. Both the new men justified themselves. Macrae never played a better game for the County, and that is saying a lot. Urquhart was not far behind him. All the forwards did well and the only complaint was that their shooting was not all that it might have been.