Alright, so Ross County really needed to secure a win over Motherwell to avoid landing in 11th place, while Dundee managed to defeat St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park. The Staggies were hoping for a victory over the Steelmen and for Dundee to slip up, but things didn’t quite go as planned.
Ross County manager Don Cowie was probably not too thrilled after his team finished with a 1-1 draw against Motherwell, which means they now have to face a relegation play-off for the third year in a row. The Staggies did start off well, taking the lead through Ronan Hale, but Dundee’s early lead dampened their hopes pretty quickly. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t hold on to their lead, with Motherwell’s Moses Ebiye scoring an equalizer seven minutes from time.
Now, Ross County finds themselves back in the play-offs and will have to face Livingston in a two-legged tie to try and retain their Premiership status. It’s not going to be an easy task, especially considering Livingston’s recent form and their previous victory over County in Dingwall. Don Cowie is aware of the challenge ahead and is urging his team to get their mindset right for the upcoming matches.
As for the match itself, Ross County made a promising start, but couldn’t maintain their performance in the second half. Cowie was frustrated with the drop-off in levels after the break, but he believes that their struggles throughout the season were the real reason they find themselves in this position. The first half showed what the team is capable of when they play together, but they need to put in a complete 90-minute performance to stand a chance against Livingston.
The Staggies will have to regroup and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead, knowing that their Premiership survival is on the line. It’s going to be a tough battle, but if they can get their mindset right and play to their full potential, they might just have a shot at retaining their status in the Scottish top flight. Let’s see how they fare in the upcoming play-off matches.
