Date	Saturday, 06 October 1990
Competition	Scottish Qualifying Cup
Fixture/Score	Ross County 3:0 Huntly
Venue	Victoria Park
Referee	J. Fulton
Ross County
Manager	Robert (Bobby) Wilson
Starting 11	1: Michael Ure, 2: Christopher (Chris) Somerville, 3: Robert Allan, 4: Robert (Robbie) Williamson 1, 5: Johnston Bellshaw, 6: Scott Lemmon, 7: Keith (Billy) Ferries, 8: Cameron Robertson, 9: Alan Duff, 10: Gordon Connelly 1 (1 pen), 11: Albert Allan 1
Bench	0: Brian Grant, 0: Gary Campbell
Attendance
Match Report	Match Report Report from the Press & Journal. Ross County 3 Huntly 0 Huntly manager Joe Harper accused his players of "bottling it" in missing out on a Scottish Cup spot at Dingwall on Saturday. And he is set to have a clear-the-air session with his squad tonight. After weathering a first half storm, rampant Ross County raced to a 3-0 victory as the visitors collapsed, ending Huntly hopes of their first Scottish Cup place in 19 years. "I'm flabbergasted at my players," said boss Harper. "I can't understand how they could have the right attitude in the first half--and then virtually give up once Ross County took the lead. As far as I am concerned, they were guilty of bottling it. "There will be questions asked at our training session--they'll know how totally annoyed I am. And there will be changes for Wednesday's game with Rothes--and no one who is left out had better come to me complaining." By contrast, Ross County, after not qualifying for 15 years, have now made it into the national tourney for the second year running. County boss Bobby Wilson's tactical change in bringing in Robert Allan at left back, with Scott Lemmon at right back, gave them a big back four to meet Huntly's aerial challenge. The change paid off handsomely as the visitors failed to turn their first half pressure into goals. Johnston Bellshaw did a great job in the air for County, while sweeper Albert ALLAN capped his commanding performance with the crucial goal one minute into the second half. Albert actually gave up playing a year ago, plagued by recurring knee trouble and loss of form, and settled for going to watch Celtic instead. "But he came back this summer, cap in hand, and offered to play for the second team," said manager Wilson. "He worked so hard he got his chance--and he is now a key player in our side." The Ross boss has no preferences in today's semi-final ballot--"as long as we're at home". Boss Wilson has a lot to be cheerful about. His side played such flowing football in the second half as Huntly's discipline crumbled. Billy Ferries ran riot against Alan Selbie, while Alan Duff twisted and turned and caused all sorts of problems. Playing Gordon Connelly up front is another successful switch. The wee fellow is cheeky and adventurous and was a constant headache to the Huntly defence. It was CONNELLY who slotted home the penalty kick to make it 2-0 after he himself had been pulled down, then superb passing by Bellshaw and Duff released Robbie WILLIAMSON to cleverly angle home No. 3. With at least £10,000 guaranteed for reaching the Scottish Cup, County deserve their celebrations, leaving Huntly, whose last Scottish Cup tie was against Hamilton Accies in 1971, to hold their inquest.