Date	Saturday, 14 September 1929
Competition	Highland League
Fixture/Score	Caledonian FC 1:1 Ross County
Venue	Telford Street
Referee
Ross County
Manager	Thomas (Tom) Pirie
Starting 11	1: John Gray, 2: R Johnstone, 3: Robert Munro, 4: M MacRitchie, 5: Thomas Pirie, 6: ??? MacLeman, 7: William Bowie, 8: Dave MacKenzie, 9: Hugh Strachan 1, 10: Dick Traill, 11: Tom Young
Bench
Attendance
Match Report	Report from the Ross-shire Journal. Caledonian FC 1 Ross County 1 The second meeting of these clubs took place under Highland League auspices at Telford Park, Inverness, where a draw of one goal resulted. At Dingwall, Ross County defeated Caledonian by two goals to one earlier in the season, and Caley supporters were confident of having their revenge in Inverness, but they were lucky to snatch a draw, as the County improves in all departments with each game they play, and the show they put up on Saturday gave the Invernessians something to think about. From the outset a fast pace was set, the ball travelling rapidly from end to end, the County forwards being prominent, but weak finishing spoiled what was otherwise good football. A large crowd of spectators were getting full value for their money in thrills, but both defences were too strong for the opposing attacks. Pirie was well policed by the Caley half-backs and was given little room to move, but by watching Pirie so well, the Caley men allowed the County wing too much rope, and when Strachan scored shortly before half-time, the visitors deserved their lead. The second half was played at the same fast pace as the first, with Caley eagerly seeking the equaliser. This they got after half an hour's play. A high ball came goalwards from the centre of the field. Gray could not get at it, the backs being in his way, and as the ball was descending a Caley forward luckily got his boot to it, the ball darting into the corner of the net. Right to the end of the game a keen struggle was waged for the winning point, with Caley, if anything, more prominent, but no more scoring took place. Once again it was the County defence that stood out. Gray improves in every game, and on Saturday’s play showed himself to be a first-class goalkeeper. Munro and Johnstone were the best two players on the field. They have a perfect understanding and lack nothing in kicking or tackling. It is doubtful if there is any better defence in the North. The half-back line was the best yet fielded by the County. Macleman steadily improves and gave a sound display on Saturday. He has a great recovery and never shows fatigue, going full out for the whole 90 minutes. Dave Mackenzie played the game of his life at centre-half. He is a tireless worker and an ideal centre-half. Nearing the close of the game, it was Mackenzie who kept his side together and bore the brunt of the Caley attack. On Saturday, it was clearly evident that Mackenzie's true position is at centre-half. Up against the renowned Docherty, Young had a hefty day with this crafty and clever player, but Young subdued him right away, and throughout the game kept a tight grip on the right wing. The finishing of the forward line was again weak. Pirie was too well watched to be effective, but he certainly improved the County attack. His opening out had the Caley defence often guessing, and the long passes he pushed out to the wings should have been made more of. Strachan made a good inside left, and once he gets in a little more training will be a dangerous forward, with a kick in both feet. Bowie did not get going and was given too little of the ball, which is a pity as he can certainly make good use of it. MacRitchie played his first game for the County at outside right, and on Saturday's game showed great possibilities. Trail, as usual, played a strong game, and in the second half practically ran himself to a standstill. He was of invaluable assistance to a sorely harassed defence.