Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 19,247 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Young.
The pitch is in great condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Young.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Inverness Caledonian Thistle kicking off!
3.31
0-0Callum Burley knocks the ball forward to James Maclean. James Maclean plays a quick one-two with Lars Stiepermann and rushes in on goal... James Maclean cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Adam Redknapp. What a great pair of hands!
4.14
Callum Burley flicks a high pass forward to Lars Stiepermann who brings the ball under control. Lars Stiepermann finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Adam Redknapp!
9.56
0-0Moussa Tomczyk clumsily knocks into Dale Hall. The referee calls over Moussa Tomczyk and shows him a yellow card! Dale Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.15
0-0Callum Burley brings the ball forward. Callum Burley threads a neat ball through to Lars Stiepermann. Tommaso Baldini hacks Lars Stiepermann from behind! Lars Stiepermann appeals for a penalty! Given!!
15.15
0-0The referee points to the spot..
16.21
1-0Lars Stiepermann takes a short run up. It's there!! Adam Redknapp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.57
Callum Burley flicks a high ball forward to Lars Stiepermann who takes it down. Lars Stiepermann finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Adam Redknapp!
22.21
Moussa Tomczyk threads the ball through to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Lars Stiepermann who takes it down. Lars Stiepermann finds some space and shoots from distance but Adam Redknapp is on top of it.
27.21
1-0Antonio Gomez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Antonio Gomez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Antonio Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Morton. Neil Morton makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
30.43
1-0Antonio Gomez threads a neat ball through to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Cabrera collects the pass. Hugo Cabrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Meiklejohn.
32.20
1-0Richard Morrison catches Callum Burley on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard Morrison and warns him to calm down! Callum Burley runs off the knock.
33.27
Des Sherwood makes a probing pass to Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.13
Tommaso Baldini flicks a high pass forward to Richard Morrison who brings the ball under control. Richard Morrison passes the ball forward to Simon Ljungberg. Simon Ljungberg shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
38.47
Callum Burley flicks a high ball forward to Des Sherwood who takes it down. Des Sherwood plays a quick one-two with James Maclean and rushes in on goal... Diaw Ramora barges into Des Sherwood. Penalty not given!!
42.33
Richard Morrison threads the ball through to Dale Hall. Dale Hall tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
44.44
Moussa Tomczyk kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Burley. Callum Burley flicks a high ball forward to James Maclean who gracefully takes it down. James Maclean skips past Antonio Gomez! James Maclean looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Adam Redknapp. Excellent save.
45.00
Simon Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Dale Hall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dale Hall shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell have changed their lineup with Alec Meiklejohn replacing Des Sherwood. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. The Motherwell players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell kick off!
54.24
Alec Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Diaw Ramora. The referee brings Alec Meiklejohn to one side and gives him a warning! Diaw Ramora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.52
Arnauld Siroti threads a neat ball through to Alec Meiklejohn. Alec Meiklejohn plays a one-two with James Maclean and advances towards the goal... Alec Meiklejohn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
60.56
Richard Meiklejohn makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Callum Burley. Callum Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
61.52
Arnauld Siroti makes a probing pass to James Maclean. James Maclean shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Adam Redknapp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.57
Benoit Santarelli passes the ball forward to Alec Meiklejohn. Alec Meiklejohn shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.11
Diaw Ramora flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Hugo Cabrera passes the ball forward to John Cooper. John Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.37
Juan-Carlos Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Cooper. John Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Meiklejohn.
72.51
2-1Motherwell are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
77.49
2-1Motherwell have made a substitution with Garry Mcinnes replacing Gregorio Guerrero Lopez .
78.53
Andy White hits a low pass to Arnauld Siroti. Arnauld Siroti threads a neat ball through to James Maclean. James Maclean shoots from distance but Adam Redknapp is on top of his game. Well saved!
81.33
Benoit Santarelli flicks a high ball forward to Alec Meiklejohn who takes it down. Alec Meiklejohn rushes past Tommaso Baldini! Alec Meiklejohn strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.38
Callum Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Maclean. James Maclean knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Meiklejohn. Alec Meiklejohn whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Andy White flicks a high pass forward. Alec Meiklejohn easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Meiklejohn brings the ball forward. Alec Meiklejohn cuts inside the box! Alec Meiklejohn strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Adam Redknapp reads it well. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Lars Stiepermann 16 (p) James Maclean 62 Alec Meiklejohn 81 | Simon Ljungberg 34 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Julian Gerlach (GK)
6
2. Moussa Tomczyk (DEF)
5
3. Andy White (DEF)
6
4. Richard Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
5. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
6. Callum Burley (MID)
7
7. Arnauld Siroti (MID)
7
8. Benoit Santarelli (MID)
6
9. James Maclean (ATT)
9
10. Des Sherwood (ATT)
6
11. Lars Stiepermann (ATT)
6
12. Adolfo Galadames (ATT)
0
13. Alec Meiklejohn (GK)
9
14. Garry Mcinnes (DEF)
6
1. Adam Redknapp (GK)
8
2. Antonio Gomez (DEF)
7
3. Tommaso Baldini (DEF)
6
4. Diaw Ramora (DEF)
6
5. Simon Ljungberg (MID)
7
6. Hugo Cabrera (MID)
6
7. Richard Morrison (MID)
7
8. Juan-Carlos Sanchez (MID)
6
9. Neil Morton (ATT)
6
10. Dale Hall (ATT)
6
11. John Cooper (ATT)
6
12. Callum Sullivan (GK)
0
13. Gary Henderson (GK)
0
14. Dominic Mason (GK)
0