Date	Saturday, 01 September 1934
Competition	Highland League
Fixture/Score	Nairn County 2:4 Ross County
Venue	Station Park
Referee
Ross County
Manager	The Management Committee
Starting 11	1: Philip MacKay, 2: Tom Anderson, 3: J MacAulay, 4: Roddie Garrow, 5: Albert MacRae, 6: Ackie Urquhart, 7: J.A MacKay, 8: Paulo Grant, 9: John Alex MacKenzie 3, 10: J.A Ross, 11: William MacKenzie 1
Bench
Attendance
Match Report	Report from the Ross-shire Journal. Nairn County 2 Ross County 4 Enthusiasm and interest in Ross County Football were conspicuous on Saturday. When the team was due to leave by train for Nairn to meet Nairn County, it was found that they could not arrive in time for the kick-off, which was scheduled for 3 p.m. Immediately, motor cars owned by friends of the Club were commandeered, and the team was conveyed to its destination, arriving in plenty of time for the game. When the teams lined up, it was found, to the surprise of the Ross County supporters, that Paulo Grant was at back in support of Tom Anderson, who had returned to his position after his accident a fortnight ago against Clachnacuddin. It was an unusual position for Grant, who, to his own credit, it may be said, has filled every position on the field, including goal. Nairn started off with great dash and in a very short time opened the scoring, much to the surprise of Ross County. They were playing the rushing, open game, which stretched the defence, while meanwhile Ross County were trying to adjust themselves to the peculiarities of the Nairn pitch, which is of the minimum size. Gradually, however, Ross County settled down, and a beautifully taken goal by John Alick Mackenzie, who proved himself an opportunist of the best type, brought the scores level. The game was played on more constructive lines than usual; every player seemed to recognise where the goal lay, and the shooting was extraordinarily good. The visitors, now, were making a good show; Tom Anderson was in his best mood, and his long clearances were well-timed and always up amongst the forwards. Just before half-time, J. A. Mackenzie again registered a goal for Ross County. Previously, however, he had scored for his side, but the referee disallowed the goal, much to the chagrin of the spectators. The referee gave Mackenzie offside, but practically every spectator saw the goalkeeper palm the ball before Mackenzie got it with his head. Half-time arrived with Ross County leading by 2 goals to 1. In the opening minutes of the second half, Nairn County were again on top, and they got no more than they deserved when they equalised. Then, much against the run of play, the visitors took the lead, J. A. Mackenzie trapping a cross from W. Mackenzie and scoring with a fast, low shot. The Nairn goalkeeper was just able to touch the ball with his arm but could not hold it. From now onwards, Ross County were top dogs, and it was no surprise when J. A. Mackenzie put his team further ahead and incidentally scored his fourth goal. This was a really good goal; the young schoolboy was lying on his back when he drove the ball into the corner of the net, well out of reach of the goalkeeper. Paulo Grant played a good game at back, although not quite so polished as Tom Anderson. Urquhart was at inside right, but when he changed places with Macaulay, he was of much better value to his team. Macaulay was also a revelation in the forward line and was a great help to the wing men. In goal, F. Mackay was sound. In him, Ross County have a treasure between the sticks. No blame could be attached to him for the two goals registered by Nairn County; they were of the unsaveable order. Anderson and Grant merited the confidence placed in them; Garrow was somewhat erratic in his kicking; Albert Macrae played his best game of the season, while Urquhart, who was welcomed back with unanimity, was steadiness itself, and his low passes to his forwards were greatly admired and were always profitable. Mackay was not so virile at outside right as he sometimes has been; Ross was never beaten but got his customary knock, which incapacitated him for a time. J. A. Mackenzie, at centre, is a brilliant opportunist. The boy has a football future. Both in control and distribution, he was brilliant, and he kept his wings very active. Macaulay is a great improvement in the front rank, and he had good support from W. Mackenzie. The Nairn defenders were the best part of their team. The forwards showed a lack of training.