Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Ayr United. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morton.
0.00
0-0Ayr United kick off!
4.16
0-0Scott Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Guido Ambrosino. Guido Ambrosino flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Brown. Alexander Brown shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.19
0-0Marcus Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko passes the ball forward but Jean-No‘l Potillon is offside!
15.12
0-0Magnus Moukoko makes a simple pass to Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton threads a neat ball through to Jean-No‘l Potillon. Jean-No‘l Potillon comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Nuno Alves is on top of it.
16.19
David Burley flicks a high ball forward to Neil Matteo who takes it down. Neil Matteo shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.38
Jes Simonsen makes a strong solo run forward. Jes Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko whips in a cross ball towards Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
21.02
1-0Scott Booth sees Neil Hutchison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Hutchison sees Alexander Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Brown threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gary Gough. Some silky footwork from Gary Gough provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.25
Stuart Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Hutchison finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
30.05
David Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Brown. Alexander Brown hits a low pass to Luke Stewart. Luke Stewart rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.58
Marcus Charlton makes a simple pass to Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Mccall but he's offside!
34.40
Jes Simonsen hits a low pass to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone plays a quick one-two with Marcus Charlton and rushes in on goal... Don Johnstone shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Good keeping from Nuno Alves as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
35.24
1-0Marcus Charlton takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Neil Hutchison reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
36.17
Gary Gough sees a break and surges forward. Gary Gough shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
47.05
1-0Scott Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison brings the ball forward. Neil Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.41
Craig Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Potillon. Jean-No‘l Potillon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Booth.
51.50
Magnus Moukoko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante plays a scrappy one-two with Marcus Charlton and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Hubert Plante provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Nuno Alves reads it well. Nice keeping!
54.47
Gary Gough makes a probing pass to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Zamboni who gathers it comfortably.
55.28
Neil Hutchison makes a simple pass to Luke Stewart. Luke Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.00
1-0Guido Ambrosino flicks a high ball forward to Neil Matteo who takes it down. Neil Matteo plays a one-two with Alexander Brown and advances towards the goal... Jes Simonsen catches Neil Matteo on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
60.58
Luke Stewart flicks a high ball forward to Neil Matteo who gracefully takes it down. Neil Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giacomo Assignon.
65.47
Gary Gough flicks a high pass forward. Neil Matteo controls it well on his chest. Neil Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.17
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to Luke Stewart who takes it down. Luke Stewart hits a low pass to Colin Gough. Colin Gough plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Hutchison and advances towards the goal... Colin Gough looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
85.55
Luke Stewart brings the ball forward. Luke Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Zamboni who gathers it comfortably.
87.27
Magnus Moukoko changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Magnus Moukoko plays a one-two with Jean-No‘l Potillon and rushes in on goal... Magnus Moukoko comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gary Gough 21 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Hutchison of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nuno Alves (GK)
8
2. Scott Booth (DEF)
7
3. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
4. Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
6
5. Gary Gough (MID)
9
6. Neil Hutchison (MID)
9
7. Luke Stewart (MID)
7
8. David Burley (MID)
6
9. Alexander Brown (ATT)
7
10. Colin Gough (ATT)
6
11. Neil Matteo (ATT)
6
12. Martin Wilke (GK)
0
13. Matthew Gargo (DEF)
0
14. Billy Booth (DEF)
0
1. Bruno Zamboni (GK)
6
2. Pierre Mbamba (DEF)
6
3. Craig Collins (DEF)
6
4. Jes Simonsen (DEF)
6
5. Giacomo Assignon (DEF)
6
6. Craig Mccall (MID)
6
7. Marcus Charlton (MID)
6
8. Magnus Moukoko (MID)
8
9. Don Johnstone (ATT)
6
10. Jean-No‘l Potillon (ATT)
6
11. Hubert Plante (ATT)
6
12. Alex Campbell (GK)
0
13. Emmanuel Nwakire (MID)
0
14. Paul Elliott (ATT)
0