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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 11,389 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off and get the first half underway!
3.21
Neil Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Brown who brings the ball under control. Alexander Brown shoots from long range but it is miles over!
6.04
Gavin Strachan darts forward. Gavin Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry plays a one-two with Richard Campbell and advances towards the goal... Gary Hendry tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
9.21
Gary Gough hacks Gavin Strachan from behind! The referee warns Gary Gough to calm down! Gavin Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.38
Rodolfo Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Hendry but the linesman indicates offside!
14.57
David Burley makes a probing pass to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.25
Gary Gough threads the ball through to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.47
Guido Ambrosino flicks a high pass forward. Neil Hutchison controls it well on his chest. Neil Hutchison passes the ball forward to Colin Gough. Colin Gough finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
21.46
Callum Niven flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Pirri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Pirri makes a probing pass to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry passes the ball forward but Rodolfo Pirri is offside!
22.04
Rodolfo Pirri threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason plays a one-two with Gary Hendry and advances towards the goal... Duncan Mason shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
30.11
Guido Ambrosino flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Brown controls it well on his chest. Alexander Brown hits a low pass to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo edges inside the box! Neil Matteo rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.33
Neil Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Gough. Colin Gough whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Brown. Alexander Brown makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.28
Callum Niven catches Luke Stewart on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luke Stewart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.40
Rodolfo Pirri flicks a high pass forward. David Strachan controls it well on his chest. David Strachan threads the ball through to Rodolfo Pirri but he's offside!
40.12
Luke Stewart barges into Garry Hendry. Luke Stewart is given a warning by the referee! Garry Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.50
Paul Poschner makes a simple pass to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason flicks a high pass forward to Richard Campbell who brings the ball neatly under control. Richard Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards David Strachan. With a superhuman jump, David Strachan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Luke Stewart makes a simple pass to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Hibernian kicking off!
53.04
Sylvain Maclean chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan knocks the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.43
With a delightful solo run, Rodolfo Pirri stretches the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Pirri runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Rodolfo Pirri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
60.25
Callum Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Maclean. Sylvain Maclean passes the ball forward to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nuno Alves who gathers it comfortably.
61.33
Callum Niven threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Richard Campbell who brings the ball under control. Richard Campbell runs straight at the defence! Richard Campbell takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.09
Guido Ambrosino hits a low pass to Gary Gough. Gary Gough knocks the ball forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.55
Guido Ambrosino makes a simple pass to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison plays the ball forward to Alexander Brown. Alexander Brown tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
77.26
Hibernian have made 3 substitutions with Johann Mendes replacing Callum Niven, Aldo Grabbi replacing Garry Hendry and Micka‘l Castro replacing David Strachan .
78.30
Stuart Johnstone passes the ball forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo plays the ball forward to Colin Gough. Colin Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Pedro Almeida gets down and covers it.
81.45
Guido Ambrosino flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Gough and advances towards the goal... Neil Matteo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Neil Matteo scores for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!!
84.58
Scott Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Brown. Alexander Brown shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.49
Stuart Johnstone makes a probing pass to Alexander Brown. Alexander Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Pedro Almeida as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
89.06
Gary Gough surges forward with the ball. Gary Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Gough. Colin Gough powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 5 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.0120481927711 vs 46.9879518072289
Play Area
Home team third: 22.89%, Midfield: 44.58%, Away team third: 32.53%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Matteo of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Nuno Alves (GK)
6
2. Scott Booth (DEF)
6
6
5. Gary Gough (MID)
7
6
7. Luke Stewart (MID)
6
8. David Burley (MID)
6
8
10. Colin Gough (ATT)
8
11. Neil Matteo (ATT)
9

12. Martin Wilke (GK)
0
13. Matthew Gargo (DEF)
0
14. Billy Booth (DEF)
0

6
6
3. Callum Niven (DEF)
6
7
5. Paul Poschner (DEF)
6
6. Garry Hendry (MID)
6
7. Rodolfo Pirri (MID)
7
6
10. Duncan Mason (ATT)
6
11. Gary Hendry (ATT)
6

12. Johann Mendes (GK)
6
13. Aldo Grabbi (MID)
6
6