Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 13,817 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian get the match underway!
2.07
0-0Stuart Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Quansah. Marvin Quansah flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Brown controls it well on his chest. Alexander Brown shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
6.11
0-0Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Burley controls it well on his chest. Stuart Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nuno Alves who gathers it comfortably.
9.08
0-0Gary Gough comes in with a late challenge on Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gary Gough is given a warning by the referee! Gian Paolo Tangorra stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.10
0-0Billy McStay flicks a high ball forward to Alec Henderson who takes it down. Alec Henderson plays a quick one-two with Alexander Brown and rushes in on goal... Alec Henderson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball is deflected off David Elliott and goes out of play.
17.47
0-0It's a corner kick. Billy McStay kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Gary Gough looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.32
0-0David Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Burley. Guido Ambrosino clumsily knocks into Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
20.24
1-0Guido Ambrosino plays the ball forward to Alec Henderson. Alec Henderson plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Brown and advances towards the goal... Alec Henderson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Don Mason has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.00
Luke Stewart surges forward with the ball. Luke Stewart advances inside the box! Luke Stewart rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
32.00
Guido Ambrosino flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Henderson. Alec Henderson sees Alexander Brown just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Brown shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
33.55
Gian Paolo Tangorra threads a neat ball through to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guido Ambrosino.
36.50
Gian Paolo Tangorra hacks Gary Gough from behind! The referee brings Gian Paolo Tangorra to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.19
With vision, Mark Bridge laces a through ball forward to Gary Gough. With great vision, Gary Gough plays the ball forward to Alexander Brown. Alexander Brown flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Quansah controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Marvin Quansah provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.55
1-0Mark Bridge chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Quansah. Seeing a gap ahead, Marvin Quansah plays the ball forward to Colin Gough. Colin Gough shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Don Mason.
45.00
Billy McStay takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Luke Stewart cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off the second half!
47.37
Guido Ambrosino makes a probing pass to Alec Henderson. Alec Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Brown. Alexander Brown knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Elliott.
51.12
Mark Bridge flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Johnstone who takes it down. Stuart Johnstone passes the ball forward to Luke Stewart. Luke Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Gough. Colin Gough connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
53.44
Scott Elliott knocks the ball forward to Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
54.30
Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.05
Mark Bridge barges into Stuart Burley. The referee warns Mark Bridge to calm down! Stuart Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.34
Gian Paolo Tangorra sees Richard Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.31
Richard Henderson clumsily knocks into Stuart Johnstone. The referee warns Richard Henderson to calm down! Stuart Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.34
David Elliott threads a neat ball through to Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.55
Billy McStay flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Brown collects the pass. Alexander Brown makes a probing pass between the defence to Marvin Quansah. Marvin Quansah takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
85.59
Alex Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Burley who brings the ball under control. Stuart Burley whips in a cross ball towards Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott makes a looping header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Heart of Midlothian are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
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
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Henderson of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nuno Alves (GK)
6
2. Mark Bridge (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
4. Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
7
5. Gary Gough (MID)
6
6. Alec Henderson (MID)
9
7. Luke Stewart (MID)
8
8. Billy McStay (MID)
6
9. Alexander Brown (ATT)
7
10. Colin Gough (ATT)
6
11. Marvin Quansah (ATT)
6
12. Martin Wilke (GK)
0
13. Matthew Gargo (DEF)
0
14. Ole Winter (ATT)
0
1. Don Mason (GK)
7
2. Billy Matteo (DEF)
6
3. Gerhard Töpfer (DEF)
6
4. Ferry Vreman (DEF)
6
5. Nick Fletcher (DEF)
6
6. David Elliott (MID)
7
7. Alex Ritchie (MID)
6
8. Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID)
7
9. Scott Elliott (MID)
6
10. Richard Henderson (ATT)
6
11. Stuart Burley (ATT)
6
12. Colin Campbell (DEF)
0
13. Billy Elliott (MID)
0
14. Alex Greig (ATT)
0