Summary

  • FT: Ross County 1-0 Motherwell

  • Stewart converts from spot after Gallagher fouled Paton

  • Long strikes post for Motherwell

  • Liam Donnelly misses chance to level from spot

  • Callum Lang sent off for Motherwell in closing minutes

Live Reporting

Jordan Elgott

  1. Ross County 1-0 Motherwell

    David Turnbull's starting to exert some influence and Chris Long is making some decent runs ahead of him.

    The pair combine after Turnbull plays a delightful chip over the defence, but County manage to get a block in.

  2. 'That should've been a quickfire leveller'

    Ross County 1-0 Motherwell

    Billy Dodds
    Former Scotland striker on Sportsound

    That should've been a quick fire leveller. I think Chris Long should score. He really should be going across the goalkeeper and scoring

  3. 'Well (Good) Bois

    Ross County 0-0 Motherwell

    Some furry Motherwell supporters are watching the game from home...not sure they're enjoying what they're seeing so far.

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  4. HITS THE WOODWORK

    Ross County 1-0 Motherwell

    A chance for an instant equaliser after Chris Long is fed through on goal.

    He opts to go for the near post, and the angle seems just too tight, he strikes the woodwork and the ball bounces away to safety.

  5. 'That's how to take a penalty'

    Ross County 1-0 Motherwell

    Billy Dodds
    Former Scotland striker on Sportsound

    Can you really complain about the decision? I don't think so. That's how to take a penalty. No chance of keeping that out

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    GOAL - Ross County 1-0 Motherwell

    Ross Stewart (pen)

    Describing a penalty as 'stonewall' is a bit of a cliché, but Declan Gallagher's lunge on Harry Paton could not be described any more accurately. The 'Well captain goes into the book for the foul.

    Ross Stewart steps up and buries it.

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  8. 'Motherwell have to up it'

    Ross County 0-0 Motherwell

    Billy Dodds
    Former Scotland striker on Sportsound

    I've been pretty pleased with the tempo so far. Motherwell have to up it a little bit, but Ross County will be happy with their start

  9. Ross County 0-0 Motherwell

    Motherwell have recovered from the shock of Stewart's effort cannoning back off the bar, but they're yet to create anything of note. Their crosses into the County box haven't yet troubled the home side.

  10. 'Somehow he got it on target'

    Ross County 0-0 Motherwell

    Billy Dodds
    Former Scotland striker on Sportsound

    Ross Stewart is at a hell of an angle, and somehow he gets it on target. He hit it with pace and Trevor Carson just sticks up an arm. Luckily for Motherwell it came back off the bar

  11. Ross County 0-0 Motherwell

    Great tracking by Harry Paton to get back and stop Liam Donnelly heading Motherwell in front. It's end-to-end in Dingwall...

  12. 'Evenly matched so far'

    Ross County 0-0 Motherwell

    Billy Dodds
    Former Scotland striker on Sportsound

    Ross County started well but Motherwell have grown into the game. It's evenly matched so far. I'm interested to see who comes out on top in the midfield battle

  13. HITS THE WOODWORK

    Ross County 0-0 Motherwell

    What a save by Trevor Carson!

    A flick from a cross reaches Ross Stewart at the back post, who does well to fire an effort on target, and the Motherwell stopper tips it onto the bar.

  14. Ross County 0-0 Motherwell

    The hosts look dangerous from set-pieces. Trevor Carson palms away a corner towards Harry Paton, who can't quite direct his effort towards goal with any purpose. It's been a lively start.

  15. Ross County 0-0 Motherwell

    That bright opening minute by Ross County seems to have kicked Motherwell into action earlier than planned. Stephen Robinson's men are starting to take control now, as Chris Long blazes a free-kick over the bar.

  16. Ross County 0-0 Motherwell

    Jake Hastie gets his first few touches and he's not messing about. He takes on two County defenders before delivering an inviting ball in, which County eventually scramble clear.

  17. 'No truth in Bournemouth rumours' - Robinson

    Ross County v Motherwell (19:45)

    Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson has been speaking to BBC Sportsound pre-game as his team begins their Premiership campaign.

    "We've brought good players in, some are further forward than others in terms of fitness and that's why I've picked this team, it's the fittest at the minute to give us a good start to the season."

    Reports today have suggest Robinson is on Bournemouth's radar, on the speculation, Robinson added: "I've been linked with every job in Scotland and England. There's no truth in the rumours."

  18. Ross County 0-0 Motherwell

    Already a couple of early set-pieces for County who have started brightly, but Motherwell look like they'll threaten the Staggies on the break.

  19. KICK-OFF

    Ross County 0-0 Motherwell

    Both sets of players take the knee in solidarity with the fight against racism, and Ross County get us under way.

  20. 'Nothing changes for me' - Kettlewell

    Ross County v Motherwell (19:45)

    Speaking to BBC Sportsound pre-match, now solo manager of Ross County, Stuart Kettlewell has been looking ahead to his side’s opening fixture as he goes at it on his own.

    "In a basic sense we are desperate to play a game of football", says Kettlewell.

    "I wish I was out there myself tonight, the evening game gives it more of a buzz.

    "Nothing much changes for me as manager. My task is exactly the same. I need to try win three points and put on a show when we think about our supporters that have missed football for so long."