Queen of the South have appeared in the final twice before, winning the 2002 final 2–0 against Brechin City, but losing the 1997 final 1–0 to Falkirk. Ross County have appeared in three Challenge Cup finals to date, defeating Clyde on penalties in the 2006 final[4] but losing the 2004 final to Falkirk,[5] and the 2008 final to Airdrie United on penalties.[6]
The game was originally scheduled to be played on 28 November 2010. However the game was postponed at noon the day before the game after consultation with police voicing concerns over weather conditions particularly on the A9.[7] Due to the Scottish football referee strike, the original fixture was scheduled to be officiated by foreign officials. The revised final date was 10 April 2011.[8]
The game was played in unseasonally warm conditions with bright sunshine and a good natured atmosphere generated by both sets of fans. An early goal gave County a dream start but it was a nightmare for Queens and in particular goalkeeper David Hutton. Asked to deal with a routine passback by Queens captain David Lilley, a combination or poor decision making and poor ball control on Hutton's part allowed Andrew Barrowman to exert pressure and dispossess him. Barrowman easily rolled the ball into the empty net from one yard in the eighth minute to make the score 1–0 against his former club.[9]
Queens only exerted pressure in the five-minute period leading up to County's second goal when they forced goalmouth scrambles. However, a swift County counterattack led to a ball from the right wing, with Iain Vigurs scoring from close range in 39 minutes to make it 2–0.[9]
County were deserved winners without having to exert themselves against a Queens side who were easily second best in all departments and short of ideas other than aiming long balls at Derek Holmes.[9]
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Main article 2010 11 Scottish Challenge Cup The 2010 Scottish Challenge Cup Final was played between Queen of the South and Ross County at McDiarmid Park Perth Ross County won 2 0 The game had been postponed from November to April due to inclement weather 1 2010 Scottish Challenge Cup FinalEvent2010 11 Scottish Challenge CupQueen of the South Ross County0 2Date10 April 2011VenueMcDiarmid Park PerthRefereeEuan NorrisAttendance5 124 20092012 Queen of the South beat Peterhead 2 1 in their semi final 2 and Ross County beat Partick Thistle 4 3 on penalties after their semi final ended at 2 2 3 Contents 1 Appearances in previous finals 2 Postponement 3 TV coverage 4 Match summary 5 Match Details 6 Road to the final 7 ReferencesAppearances in previous finals EditQueen of the South have appeared in the final twice before winning the 2002 final 2 0 against Brechin City but losing the 1997 final 1 0 to Falkirk Ross County have appeared in three Challenge Cup finals to date defeating Clyde on penalties in the 2006 final 4 but losing the 2004 final to Falkirk 5 and the 2008 final to Airdrie United on penalties 6 Both teams have recently appeared in the Scottish Cup final Queens were beaten 3 2 in 2008 Scottish Cup Final by Rangers County were beaten 3 0 by Dundee United two years later in the 2010 Scottish Cup Final Postponement EditThe game was originally scheduled to be played on 28 November 2010 However the game was postponed at noon the day before the game after consultation with police voicing concerns over weather conditions particularly on the A9 7 Due to the Scottish football referee strike the original fixture was scheduled to be officiated by foreign officials The revised final date was 10 April 2011 8 TV coverage EditThe match was televised live on BBC Alba Match summary EditThe game was played in unseasonally warm conditions with bright sunshine and a good natured atmosphere generated by both sets of fans An early goal gave County a dream start but it was a nightmare for Queens and in particular goalkeeper David Hutton Asked to deal with a routine passback by Queens captain David Lilley a combination or poor decision making and poor ball control on Hutton s part allowed Andrew Barrowman to exert pressure and dispossess him Barrowman easily rolled the ball into the empty net from one yard in the eighth minute to make the score 1 0 against his former club 9 Queens only exerted pressure in the five minute period leading up to County s second goal when they forced goalmouth scrambles However a swift County counterattack led to a ball from the right wing with Iain Vigurs scoring from close range in 39 minutes to make it 2 0 9 County were deserved winners without having to exert themselves against a Queens side who were easily second best in all departments and short of ideas other than aiming long balls at Derek Holmes 9 Match Details Edit10 April 201115 00Queen of the South0 2Ross CountyReport Barrowman 9 Vigurs 39 McDiarmid Park PerthAttendance 5 124Referee Euan Norris Queen of the South Ross CountyQUEEN OF THE SOUTH GK 1 David HuttonCB 2 Craig ReidLM 3 Bob HarrisCB 4 Ryan McGuffieCB 5 David Lilley CM 6 Stephen McKenna RM 7 Daniel Carmichael 72 CM 8 Paul BurnsCF 9 Derek HolmesCM 10 Allan JohnstonCF 11 Willie McLarenSubstitutes GK 12 Roddy McKenzieMF 14 Ian McShaneDF 15 Steven BlackFW 16 Steven Degnan 72 FW 17 Ryan SmylieManager Kenny Brannigan ROSS COUNTY GK 1 Michael McGovernRB 2 Gary MillerLB 3 Marc FitzpatrickLM 4 Paul Lawson 90 CB 5 Scott BoydCB 6 Johnny FlynnRM 7 Michael Gardyne 87 CM 8 Stuart KettlewellCF 9 Andrew Barrowman 90 CM 10 Richard Brittain c CF 11 Iain VigursSubstitutes FW 12 Steven Milne 87 FW 14 Gary Wood 90 FW 15 Steven CraigDF 16 Scott Morrison 90 GK 18 Joe MalinManager Jimmy CalderwoodRoad to the final EditQueen of the South Home team Score Away teamRound 1 Queen of the South 2 1 Albion RoversRound 2 Dunfermline Athletic 1 15 6 pens Queen of the SouthQuarter final Queen of the South 5 0 East FifeSemi final Peterhead 1 2 Queen of the South Ross County Home team Score Away teamRound 1 Elgin City 1 2 Ross CountyRound 2 Ross County 3 1 Greenock MortonQuarter final Forfar Athletic 0 2 Ross CountySemi final Ross County 2 24 3 pens Partick ThistleReferences Edit Alba Challenge Cup Final Queen of the South 0 Ross County 2 Daily Record 11 April 2011 Retrieved 12 April 2011 Peterhead 1 2 Queen of the South BBC Sport 9 October 2010 Archived from the original on 28 October 2010 Retrieved 7 November 2010 Ross County 2 2 Partick Thistle 4 3 pen BBC Sport 10 October 2010 Archived from the original on 28 October 2010 Retrieved 7 November 2010 Ross County 1 1 Clyde aet BBC Sport 12 November 2006 Retrieved 7 November 2010 Falkirk 2 1 Ross County BBC Sport 7 November 2004 Retrieved 7 November 2010 Airdrie Utd 2 2 Ross County BBC Sport 16 November 2008 Retrieved 7 November 2010 Alba Cup Final is OFF www qosfc com 27 Nov 2010 Challenge Cup final rescheduled for 10 April BBC Sport 17 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