| Date | Saturday, 13 January 1934 |
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| Competition | Highland League |
| Fixture/Score | Ross County 4:2 Caledonian FC |
| Venue | Victoria Park |
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| Ross County | |
| Manager | The Management Committee |
| Starting 11 | 1: J MacKay, 2: Alexander (Ackie) MacPherson, 3: Thomas Anderson, 4: Roddie Garrow, 5: Albert MacRae, 6: James (Mollie) Ross, 7: John Tarrell, 8: William Skinner, 9: Ackie MacKay 1, 10: William MacKenzie 3, 11: William Bowie |
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| Match Report | Report from the Ross-shire Journal. Ross County 4 Caledonian FC 2 Ross County completed a double over Caledonian this season, when on Saturday at Dingwall they defeated them by 4 goals to 2, and having, earlier on, won at Telford Street, thus annexing 4 points in the League. Through injuries, Ross County was unable to field its full strength, with Mackenzie, centre-forward, and Urquhart standing down. Ross was drafted into the half-back line, and his place at inside left was taken by Alex. J. Mackenzie, the schoolboy. Mackay moved into centre and the right wing position was filled by the ever-obliging and versatile Tarrell. Caledonian won the toss and took advantage of a slight breeze and a sinking sun, which shone directly into the eyes of their opponents. The visitors attacked strongly and were repulsed with difficulty. On their first run up the field, Ross County scored. Mackenzie trapped a ball from Tarrell and his first-time shot beat Forsyth. The subsequent play was slightly in favour of Caledonian, thanks to the elements, but the game had progressed 27 minutes before Morrison got the equaliser. While Caledonian fully deserved the count, it came as the nature of an accident. Macrae sliced the ball off his boot at right angles. Morrison picked it up and sent over a beautiful lob. Mackay attempted to stop it but miscalculated and the falling ball went beneath the bar. Except for occasional invasions, Ross County were compelled to defend. The visitors had several opportunities of scoring, but both J. Cameron and Crawley gave away likely opportunities by blind shooting. Eventually, however, half-back Munro gave Mackay a hot shot which he failed to hold, and the ball rebounded into the rigging. A 2-1 score in favour of the Inverness team was quite fair at half-time. Ross County resumed with great determination. After Caledonian had forced two corners, both abortive, Bowie on the left led a great offensive. From a corner, Tarrell placed the ball in the goalmouth. Twice it was sent up field and twice it was returned. A melee took place in front of goal, and when the ball slithered to Bowie's feet he had only to push it into the net. Greatly encouraged, Ross County’s attack increased in intensity, and within a few minutes Mackay had given them the lead. Garrow put a perfectly placed ball up the centre, Mackay fastened on, ran a few yards and shot the ball into the corner of the net. Caledonian were now a beaten team and it was no surprise when Mackenzie added a fourth. This was the best goal of the match. Both Mackenzie and Bowie got away. Forsyth ran out of his goal. Mackenzie feinted to pass to Bowie. While Forsyth diverted his attention to the latter, Mackenzie made a half-turn and shot into the empty goal. Ross County attacked to the end but there was no more scoring. Ross played a great game at left-half; Mackenzie more than paid his way, while Tarrell sent over some fine centres. He is an excellent spare man for the front line. Bowie was in great form. Caledonian were well served in defence; their halves were sound. Of the forwards, Morrison was best. He is a youngster who will be heard of yet. It was not a great game to watch, and it was not till well on in the second half that Ross County showed that they were the better team. |