Date	Saturday, 10 December 1932
Competition	Highland League
Fixture/Score	Ross County 1:2 Elgin City
Venue	Victoria Park
Referee
Ross County
Manager	The Management Committee
Starting 11	1: Peter Brett, 2: Thomas Anderson, 3: Hector Stewart, 4: Dot Garrow, 5: Ackie Urquhart, 6: Roddie Garrow, 7: Dave Cowie, 8: J Black, 9: Ian Aird 1, 10: Fred MacLeod, 11: Alexander (Ackie) MacPherson
Bench
Attendance
Match Report	Report from the Ross-shire Journal. Ross County 1 Elgin City 2 A real tragedy happened in Victoria Park, Dingwall on Saturday when Ross County were forced to concede two points to Elgin City with almost the last kick of the game, after they had enjoyed what slight advantage there was throughout the ninety minutes. Be that as it may, however, the County eleven has been stiffened up in two positions. D. Garrow, an old favourite, playing at right-half, strengthened the position. His game throughout was very steady with here and there a sparkle of clever football, showing that he has lost none of his old form. Mackenzie, who has been playing at centre forward in the last few engagements, was drafted to inside left. His clever manipulation of the ball captivated the crowd and in him the County have secured a clever partner for Cowie. Mackenzie, still in his teens, will come on apace with experience and he certainly suited the inside position better than the centre forward berth. In the first five minutes, there was a sensation. Aird, well in on the Elgin goal, had taken up position for a pass, and while the ball was travelling to him, it was pulled away by an Elgin arm. The penalty kick was taken by Urquhart, who shot past the post. It took both elevens some time to settle down. The ground was hard with frost underneath, while on top it was a slithering mass of mud. The bounce of the ball was very deceiving consequently, while to remain on one’s feet was an act of Providence at times. County scored the first goal from a well-placed corner kick by Black, Aird making sure of a try by Mackenzie. A quick forward thrust and Elgin were on level terms. Mackenzie, on their left wing, carried the ball down field, and sent over a high cross, which Brett failed to get at or took to be going out. Dr Bain, however, following up, got at the ball, and cleverly headed into the net. Up to half time, the game was full of interest and even on the treacherous ground and with a heavy ball, the football was fast and clever. R. Garrow, who was hurt in the closing minutes of the first half, did not turn out with the men for the commencement of the second period, but when he did rejoin them, he received a well-merited cheer. Goal-mouth thrills were abundant but it was a peculiar fact that both goalkeepers had little handling to do. Parle, in the Elgin goal, had more work than Brett, however, but somehow the County forwards could not get in a telling shot. The chances were there a-plenty. Hendry stepped in in the nick of time when Aird and Mackenzie were making up their minds which would shoot, while another inviting cross from Black saw both Aird and Parle miss the ball, which hit the post and went out of play. At the other end, a great shot by Dr Bain hit the crossbar and rebounded to Mackenzie's feet. The winger drove hard from practically under the bar, and unaccountably lifted the ball over the bar. Aird missed another likely chance, when he headed the ball on to the bar with Parle beaten. As time wore on, the County tightened their grip on the game. Stewart and Anderson easily coped with what a strong half-back line let past them, while Urquhart’s forcing play gave the forwards plenty of chances to improve upon. Then came the tragic goal. With the spectators moving for the gate, Elgin had a lucky run down. Mackenzie, their left winger, found himself with the ball about thirty yards out. He went to kick with his right foot, changed his mind at the last moment, and delivered a fluffy shot with his left. The ball had no speed on but it must have been a swerving shot, for it went past Brett's knees into the net. That ended the game and it was a saddened County spectatorate who trooped woefully home. Gone was the shout and enthusiasm of a minute before, scarcely a word being spoken, in fact the crowd bore a very funeral-like aspect. Brett is to be sympathised with on the loss of the last goal. It would seem as if the Huntly incident, when the same thing happened, had unnerved him. Anderson and Stewart go on from strength to strength. Both put up an excellent show and that under the worst of conditions. Their covering up has improved tenfold and it would be hard to find another pair of more reliable backs in the competition. The half-line was the best the County has yet fielded. Both Garrows are strong, forcing players and have the knack of upsetting their opposing wings and bringing their opponents' football down to a low level. Urquhart was the dominating figure in the game. Always resourceful, he caused many sighs of relief from the home crowd with his timely intervention when Elgin were in the danger zone. Urquhart also exploited the use of his head to great advantage, and in this was reminiscent of Ramage at his best. The forwards lacked a strong, dashing finisher. The state of the ground was to blame for this, as to kick the ball on the turn or try a sudden stop spelt disaster. Probably, however, did the men not bunch so much together, more success would have come their way and Aird's chances would have been improved on. Elgin was a smart side. In Dr Bain they have the right kind of leader who mingles dash with clever finesse and a rare shot. Lindsay, their player coach, has all the wiles of an old professional, but on Saturday he was rarely seen. The ground and fierce tackling apparently were not to his liking. Hendry was fast, but under pressure he and his partner were inclined to get flurried. Gordon was the pick of the half-line, but the work of Patterson was very effective with his gentlemanly touches when he and an opponent came in violent contact, and the good spirit which existed between him and his immediate opposite, was a very pleasing note in a game which before the close had taken on a somewhat rough aspect.