Date	Saturday, 18 October 1947
Competition	Highland League
Fixture/Score	Ross County 8:2 Deveronvale
Venue	Victoria Park
Referee
Ross County
Manager	The Management Committee
Starting 11	1: Fred Newton, 2: Willie (Wicky) Spence 1, 3: J Sutherland, 4: K Chisholm, 5: George Ross, 6: George Sutherland 1 (1 pen), 7: Charles (Chic) Ogilvie 1, 8: ? Miller 3, 9: D Cameron 1, 10: Alick Ferguson 1, 11: Tommy Urquhart
Bench
Attendance
Match Report	Report from the Ross-shire Journal. Ross County 8 Deveronvale 2 Ross County gave a magnificent display against Deveronvale, the League leaders, on Saturday. They have not played better this season. Their strength lay in the half-line, which has not been satisfactory for some time. George Ross was in great form, particularly with his head, but his two wing companions were even better, and to elucidate further, K. Chisholm was the best of the three. The line not only broke up all attacks, but they fed the forwards admirably, and on occasions had a shot at goal. All the forwards were on the top of their games, with Miller outstanding. This Brora lad will be difficult to displace. The defenders did not get too much to do, but what they did was well within their abilities. Spence's goal was a special one not often to be seen. Deveronvale did not play up to standard; they were never allowed to get into their stride. Although their defenders gave eight goals away, Deveronvale need not be dismayed. No Highland team could have done better against the devastating form shown by Ross County in this game. Winning the toss, County started at a great pace. Ogilvie was the first to shine when he sent over a beautiful centre. Three of his mates tried to improve the opportunity, but failed. Reward came a minute later. A foul kick was taken by G. Sutherland, who placed the ball in the goalmouth, Cameron, with his head, laid the ball at Ferguson's feet. The rest was easy. Deveronvale took up the offensive and Newton had to be on the alert, although on one occasion he was happy to be able to fist the ball out. In the next moment Allan had to stretch to his full length to divert an Ogilvie drive, and then Spence shook the crossbar with a long shot. Allan, not too well supported by his backs, was kept very busy. The wood came to his assistance several times, and particularly when Urquhart sent in a lightning shot. Such pressure, however, could not continue for long without a tangible reward. When it did come it was deserved, but sympathy goes to Nimmo. He miskicked the ball, which went to Ogilvie, who ran in and beat Allan easily. This was followed by a Miller goal, who connected with his head a placed foul kick by Chisholm. Undismayed, the visitors pegged away and Fletcher reduced the lead by getting a ball on the line, which the County defence thought was going bye. His parting shot went into the top corner of the net, with Newton trying vainly to reach it. At the other end the ball was handled in the dreaded area and G. Sutherland sent the ball home from the "spot." Half-time:— Ross County, 4; Deveronvale, 2. The story of the second half can be told briefly. Ross County resumed where they had left off—at a cracking pace. They gave the visiting defence no rest. The five home forwards were shooting for goal at every opportunity and Allan was doing his best to defy them. Both Masson and Nimmo were overwhelmed and were kicking the ball anywhere to get rid of it. G. Sutherland went into the attack on his own. He did not score, but he opened up the defence. He parted with the ball to Ogilvie, who slipped it to Cameron for the latter to smash it into the net. With a three goal lead, all was over bar the shouting. A terrific drive by Spence from the centre line scraped underneath the cross-bar, with Allan helpless. Miller got the seventh, and with the eighth, Miller completed his hat-trick. Deveronvale had absolutely no reply. Result—Ross County, 8; Deveronvale, 2.