Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Telfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Telfer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the match underway!
12.54
0-0Alex Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers flicks a high pass forward to Richard Henderson who brings the ball under control. Richard Henderson skips past Stuart Johnstone! Richard Henderson tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Nuno Alves. What a great pair of hands!
15.38
0-0John Mason threads the ball through to Colin Gough. Colin Gough skips past Billy Matteo! Colin Gough shoots from just inside the box but somehow Alex Ritchie happens to be in the right place to block it.
22.49
0-0Gian Paolo Tangorra flicks a high ball forward to Matt Greig who takes it down. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthew Gargo.
28.50
0-0Gian Paolo Tangorra threads a neat ball through to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.10
Gian Paolo Tangorra makes a simple pass to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
34.07
Gian Paolo Tangorra makes a probing pass to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
38.57
Alex Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Romero P. Ferrer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Gargo.
42.12
Juan Andres flicks a high pass forward. David Burley controls it well on his chest. David Burley deftly passes the ball to John Mason, releasing him through on goal. John Mason makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.00
Stuart Johnstone advances with the ball. Stuart Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Gian Paolo Tangorra threads the ball through to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Nuno Alves!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!
49.52
With some swift thinking, Nick Fletcher plays the ball forward to Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra knocks the ball forward to Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie shoots from long range but is denied by Nuno Alves. Excellent save.
53.24
Scott Booth picks a pass forward to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Colin Gough. Colin Gough shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
54.07
Gary Gough surges forward with the ball. Gary Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.46
Scott Booth sees Neil Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Gough. Colin Gough powers a header at goal. Solid save from Martino Quaglia. What a great pair of hands!
65.50
Romero P. Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Gargo.
66.28
David Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
71.39
Ferry Vreman sees space and advances. Ferry Vreman threads the ball through to Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.35
Romero P. Ferrer sees Richard Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Booth.
79.07
Nick Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Greig. Matt Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.13
Neil Hutchison passes the ball forward to David Burley. David Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.30
Stuart Johnstone threads the ball through to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, David Burley. David Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, John Mason. John Mason side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Martino Quaglia gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Alves of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Martino Quaglia (GK)
7
2. Billy Matteo (DEF)
6
3. David Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4. Ferry Vreman (DEF)
7
5. Nick Fletcher (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
6
7. Alex Ritchie (MID)
7
8. Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID)
9
9. Alan Vickers (MID)
6
10. Matt Greig (ATT)
7
11. Richard Henderson (ATT)
9
12. Gerhard Töpfer (DEF)
0
13. Jeremy Van De Hor (MID)
0
14. Gabriel Pardo (ATT)
0
1. Nuno Alves (GK)
9
2. Scott Booth (DEF)
7
3. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
8
4. Matthew Gargo (DEF)
7
5. Gary Gough (MID)
7
6. Neil Hutchison (MID)
7
7. David Burley (MID)
7
8. Juan Andres (MID)
7
9. Colin Gough (ATT)
7
10. John Mason (ATT)
7
11. Neil Matteo (ATT)
7
12. Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
0
13. Martin Wilke (GK)
0
14. Billy Booth (DEF)
0