Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Ross County in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Meiklejohn.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Meiklejohn.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the match underway!
9.51
0-1Sven Dos Santos knocks the ball forward to Gary Best. Gary Best whips in a cross ball towards Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.41
0-1Mansour Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Sven Dos Santos controls it well on his chest. Sven Dos Santos shoots from 20 yards but Richard Campbell reads it well. He makes it look easy!
15.29
0-1Fernando Ramos makes a simple pass to Garry Hansen. Garry Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Henderson. Alec Henderson makes a probing pass to Oscar Carmona but he's offside!
22.43
0-1Daniel Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Telfer who brings the ball under control. Duncan Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.10
With some swift thinking, Gary Gough plays the ball forward to Jamie Ball. Jamie Ball shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.12
Alec Henderson threads a neat ball through to Jamie Ball. Jamie Ball advances inside the box! Jamie Ball shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jamie Ball scores for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!!
32.35
2-1Fernando Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Don James controls it well on his chest. Don James knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
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. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ross County start the second half!
48.09
Daniel Fernandez threads the ball through to Duncan Telfer. Duncan Telfer rushes past Stuart Hutchison! Duncan Telfer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
53.45
Gary Gough flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Hansen. Garry Hansen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Inverness Caledonian Thistle are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
54.35
Stuart Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.21
Alec Henderson threads a neat ball through to Don James. Don James makes a great pass forward. Gary Gough runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
67.56
2-1Duncan Telfer clumsily knocks into Fernando Ramos. Duncan Telfer is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.42
2-1Mansour Fernandez catches Jamie Ball on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jamie Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.52
Duncan Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Best. Gary Best shoots from long range. Gary Best scores for Ross County!!
77.30
Gary Gough threads a neat ball through to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.26
Daniel Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Best. Gary Best lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Fernandez. Daniel Fernandez powers a header at goal. Richard Campbell didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.19
2-2Alec Henderson hacks Mansour Fernandez from behind! The referee warns Alec Henderson to calm down! Mansour Fernandez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Stuart Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hansen collects the pass. Garry Hansen knocks the ball forward to Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jamie Ball 24, 27 | Andy Johnstone 10 Gary Best 74 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jamie Ball of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard Campbell (GK)
6
2. Fernando Ramos (DEF)
6
3. Edward Hibbs (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Hutchison (DEF)
7
5. Garry Hansen (MID)
6
6. Alec Henderson (MID)
7
7. Gary Gough (MID)
7
8. Don James (MID)
6
9. Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6
10. Oscar Carmona (ATT)
6
11. Jamie Ball (ATT)
9
12. Richard White (DEF)
0
13. Billy McStay (MID)
0
14. Ole Winter (ATT)
0
1. Richard Mcallister (GK)
6
2. Kevin Davidson (DEF)
6
3. Billy McNeill (DEF)
6
4. Mansour Fernandez (DEF)
5
5. Stephen Gemmell (DEF)
6
6. Daniel Fernandez (MID)
6
7. Garry Matteo (MID)
6
8. Andy Johnstone (MID)
8
9. Sven Dos Santos (ATT)
6
10. Duncan Telfer (ATT)
6
11. Gary Best (ATT)
8
12. Scott Ritchie (GK)
0
13. Colin Dalglish (MID)
0
14. Garry White (MID)
0