Ross County faced off against Dundee United in a Scottish Premiership match that got off to a dramatic start. Thomson made a quick move by stealing the ball from Nightingale right after the kick-off. Van der Sande had a golden opportunity to score but missed from close range, even managing to launch the ball out of the stadium.
Despite the early setback, County fought back and earned a penalty when Walton failed to hold onto a shot, leading to a foul on Hale. The penalty was saved by the Luton loanee, but County kept up the pressure. Hale continued to trouble the United defense with his shots, coming close to scoring on multiple occasions. At halftime, the score remained tied at 0-0, with County dominating the game.
Dundee United came out strong in the second half, with Ferry setting up Babunski for a well-placed shot that gave them the lead. County struggled to find a response as United pushed for a second goal. Holt and Moult came close to extending the lead, but County’s defense held firm.
Despite being on the back foot for most of the second half, County managed to equalize when Samuel delivered a low cross into the box that was finished off by Hale. The goal breathed new life into County, who looked to push for a winner in the closing stages of the game.
Overall, it was a closely contested match between Ross County and Dundee United, with both teams showing moments of quality. County will be pleased with their resilience to come back and salvage a point, while Dundee United will feel they missed an opportunity to secure all three points. The result sets up an intriguing rematch between the two sides in the future, as both teams look to climb up the Scottish Premiership table.