Date	Saturday, 20 September 1930
Competition	Scottish Qualifying Cup
Fixture/Score	Ross County 1:2 Caledonian FC
Venue	Victoria Park
Referee	C.M.S. Whyte
Ross County
Manager	Johnny Hart
Starting 11	1: A Ross, 2: Roddie Munro, 3: Ackie Urquhart, 4: ??? Gordon, 5: Johnny Hart, 6: Paulo Grant, 7: Dick Traill, 8: A Kerr, 9: ??? Northy 1, 10: ??? Edwards, 11: Charlie Cameron
Bench
Attendance	1,800
Match Report	Report from the Ross-shire Journal. Caledonian FC 2 Ross County 1 Ross County lost by two goals to one in the Scottish Qualifying Cup replay against Caledonian, Inverness, at Dingwall on Saturday. A stormy day, a sodden pitch, and a ball, all militated against finer play, but both teams were out to win and the large crowd that braved the elements got their reward in a spirited cup-tie game. The County defeat was a great disappointment to players and supporters alike, especially so when their downfall came in the closing minutes of a game in which they held the upper hand right through. After the glorious recovery the Ross-shire men made at Inverness last week when they turned a two-goal deficit into a draw, great things were expected of them on their own territory. Sutherland, the Caledonian goalkeeper, was the man who was responsible for the County forwards not getting goals. His display was magnificent, bordering occasionally on the marvellous. He certainly was an inspired goalkeeper. But County lost a goal when they had no right to do so. The shooting of the forwards was not up to standard, and also with Hart playing as a sixth forward, the front line became crammed and Northy, a top-notch centre-forward, had no room to move—and he showed he needed but little. Hart's absence from the defence also threw too much work on his wing halves and backs and was dangerous tactics against such experienced and quick-moving men as Mackenzie, Macdonald, and Gray. The County require inside men who can draw a defence as well as defend, and Grant’s inclusion here would be ideal if a substitute can be found for the half-back line. Trail has never professed to be an outside right, and in that position he is wasted, while playing in the half-line none gave better playing service or worked as hard as he did. On Saturday he was unfortunate with his crosses, the ball being greasy, sliding off his boot, while his half-back experience made him cut his centres too fine. Trail is one to be sympathised with. He was a trier all the time, and if at times success did not come to him he gave his inside men numerous chances on which they might have improved. Aird met with a motorcycle accident on the Friday, hence Northy's (H.M.S. Revenge) inclusion in the centre-forward position. Aird's absence was a great disappointment to the County followers, but in Northy the Committee were more than successful in their choice. County won the toss and took advantage of wind and rain. Northy caught the eye first—all eyes were on him—and cleverly slipped Riggs to part to Kerr, who lost the ball when tackled by Mitchell. Caley attacked and Whitton missed a glorious opportunity, while Gray hit the crossbar with Ross beaten. It was a lucky escape for the home citadel. The ball played tricks with both elevens. Sutherland confidently cleared a hard drive by Grant, and Hart opened up the game by a judicious slip to Trail but Kerr was given offside. Trail had a shot at goal but the ball went narrowly over, and again a fine centre of his was missed by the inside men. County continued pressing and Northy showed himself a polished player, a great shot by him being brilliantly fielded by Sutherland. The Ross forwards were showing good football but were too bunched to be dangerous and were losing golden opportunities. Hart was particularly prominent with his play. Sutherland had another fine save from Northy when the centre slipped in between the backs and shot. Caley got their forwards working again. The ball glanced off Munro’s boot to Garrow, who completely miskicked, leaving Whitton in possession with nobody but Ross to beat. He gave the goalkeeper no earthly chance with a fast rising ball. None disheartened, the County attacked. A fine run by Northy let Cameron away and his parting shot was a beauty but Sutherland brought off another brilliant save. Munro was particularly clever in clearing from Macdonald who was all but through when the back pulled him up. In a continued County attack, Northy levelled the game. The centre shot from well out but it was a counter all the way. Excitement was now at fever pitch. Ross ran out and had to fall on the ball. It was only his great weight which allowed him to effect a clearance. He ploughed through the players around him. A foul kick brought relief to the County. Cameron shot a corner but it went over. The game was losing some of its keenness, and Caley played well against the wind. Edwards had a stinging shot blocked by Sutherland, and shortly afterwards another shot by the same player was cleverly stopped by Sutherland. Many thought the ball over the line but the referee allowed the game to carry on. Tommy Young saved a certain goal when he got in the way of a hard drive from Hart. County were all out to increase their score but a dour Caley defence withstood all their efforts and half time arrived with a score of one goal each. The County kicked off into a stiff breeze but the rain had gone. Ross (Caley) miskicked to corner, but the ball was put behind. Kerr fouled Riggs and Caley came forward, Munro turning them back with a good tackle and kick. Trail and Garrow on the right wing got in some good work, the former striking the upright with his parting shot. Mitchell was outstanding in the Caley defence, his timely intervention nipping in the bud numerous County movements. Twice within a few minutes, Kerr should have counted but his shooting was poor. The game was all in the County favour and strenuously contested. Temper made its appearance and Gray, Caley inside left, was sent to the pavilion. With ten men the Caley were no less dangerous and although their attack consisted of occasional breakaways, they were often more dangerous at goal than their opponents. Trail had a sparkling run on the wing and Sutherland was once more magnificent—and somewhat lucky—in his clearing of the ball. Charlie Cameron placed a fine corner and Edwards meeting it with a head had hard luck in not converting, the ball going narrowly past. Hart was now among his forwards crowding on all sail but to no purpose, the Caley defence finding the close-packed forwards easy to rob of the ball. Urquhart gave a fine display of back play, and Grant played, as last week, centre-half and left half, with confidence and coolness which was pretty to watch as well as being distinctly clever. Mackenzie broke through—a movement for which he was continually on the qui vive. But for a fine tackle by Munro, he would have got home. The gods were certainly with Caley when Mitchell, close in on his own goal, miskicked, the ball travelling high to the net, when Sutherland, with a tigerlike spring, clutched it and cleared. Macdonald brought Ross to his knees with a terrific drive: it was a great shot but a still greater save. With ten men Caley were more than holding their own, cutting his centres too fine, Trail was losing chances, as were the other forwards by hanging on too long. Mackenzie again got away on his own and should have scored but Garrow raced across and brought off a grand tackle. Shortly afterwards Mackenzie made amends for his previous failure. Getting the ball from a disputed touch he worked himself into position, Mackenzie drove true and hard for goal with spin on the ball. Ross got at it but allowed the ball to glance off his hands into the net. The game was now lost and won. County reshuffled their side, Edwards going outside right and Trail to half back—a change which would have been of great advantage had it taken place earlier. Caley defence was stormed from all points but to no purpose, the whistle giving the Invernessians a much-needed relief.