Match Report
| St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone |  |  | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Don Hendry | D. Hendry |  | 80 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 63 |  | Nuno Alves | N. Alves | ||||||||
| Alec Davidson | A. Davidson | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Scott Booth | S. Booth | |||||||||
| John Hendry | J. Hendry | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Matt Hopkin | M. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Kevin Law | K. Law | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Stuart Johnstone | S. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Dominic Cleland | D. Cleland | | 54 | D | | 5 | | M | 68 | | Gary Gough | G. Gough | |||||||||
| Callum Young | C. Young | | 64 | M | | 6 | | | M | 59 | | David Burley | D. Burley | ||||||||
| Bakary Roth | B. Roth |  | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Gavin Rae | G. Rae | |||||||||
| Colin McGrory | C. McGrory | | 66 | A | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Craig James | C. James | |||||||||
| Tommaso Poggi | T. Poggi |  | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | John Mason | J. Mason | |||||||||
| Daniele Jacobs | D. Jacobs |  | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Colin Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| John Dickov | J. Dickov | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Neil Matteo | N. Matteo | |||||||||
| Matt Johnstone | M. Johnstone | | 69 | G | | 12 | | D | 64 | | Guido Ambrosino | G. Ambrosino | |||||||||
| Richard James | R. James | | 58 | M | | 13 | | D | 64 |  | Matthew Gargo | M. Gargo | |||||||||
| Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | | 57 | G | | 14 | | A | 58 | | Felice Biagioni | F. Biagioni | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 11,961 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the match!
4.52
0-0John Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Gough. Colin Gough threads the ball through into the box. Neil Matteo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.11
0-0Craig James hacks Alec Davidson from behind! The referee calls over Craig James and shows him a yellow card! Alec Davidson runs off the knock.
10.51
Gavin Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Gough. Colin Gough finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.05
0-0Scott Booth threads a neat ball through to Colin Gough. Colin Gough plays a one-two with Craig James and rushes in on goal... Colin Gough shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Good keeping from Don Hendry as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
13.32
0-0Craig James takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. John Mason makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.00
Scott Booth flicks a high pass forward to Craig James who brings the ball under control. Craig James makes a simple pass to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, David Burley. David Burley tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.09
0-1Stuart Johnstone hits a low pass to Gary Gough. Gary Gough threads a neat ball through to Colin Gough. Colin Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. With a superhuman jump, Neil Matteo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.41
Bakary Roth catches David Burley on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.01
John Hendry plays the ball forward to John Dickov. John Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi plays a scrappy one-two with John Dickov and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tommaso Poggi comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.57
0-1Kevin Law takes a short throw-in bringing Dominic Cleland into play. Dominic Cleland sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Cleland plays the ball forward to John Dickov. John Dickov makes a pass forward but Daniele Jacobs makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
36.04
Bakary Roth sees Tommaso Poggi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommaso Poggi shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.52
Bakary Roth flicks a high pass forward. Callum Young controls it well on his chest. Callum Young edges inside the box! Callum Young side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Nuno Alves gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.09
0-1David Burley clumsily knocks into Bakary Roth. David Burley is warned by the referee! Bakary Roth runs off the knock.
45.00
David Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig James. Craig James finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off the second half!
51.40
Bakary Roth threads a neat ball through to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory skips past Matt Hopkin! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Colin McGrory provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
54.06
Without breaking stride, Gary Gough plays the ball forward to John Mason. John Mason plays a quick one-two with Neil Matteo and rushes in on goal... John Mason rockets a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Don Hendry. What a save!
60.13
Kevin Law kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Roth. Bakary Roth runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bakary Roth cuts inside the box! Bakary Roth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.57
David Burley threads a neat ball through to Colin Gough. Colin Gough tries a spectacular long range effort but Don Hendry is on top of it.
65.56
Stuart Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Craig James. Craig James flicks a high pass forward. Neil Matteo controls it well on his chest. Neil Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.48
David Burley flicks a high pass forward. John Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Gough. Gary Gough fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Don Hendry had no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
71.38
David Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo edges inside the box! Neil Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Don Hendry had no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
79.05
John Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin McGrory. Seeing a gap ahead, Colin McGrory plays the ball forward to Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi threads the ball through to John Dickov but he's offside!
81.58
Kevin Law threads a neat ball through to Dominic Cleland. Dominic Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Colin McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin McGrory plays a one-two with Bakary Roth and rushes in on goal... Colin McGrory strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.43
Gavin Rae runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Rae plays a one-two with Neil Matteo and rushes in on goal... Gavin Rae looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
87.05
Bakary Roth clumsily knocks into Gavin Rae. The referee brings Bakary Roth to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
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
| Neil Matteo 20, 71 Gary Gough 66 Gavin Rae 84 |
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. Don Hendry (GK)
6
2. Alec Davidson (DEF)
6
3. John Hendry (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Law (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Cleland (DEF)
6
6. Callum Young (MID)
6
7. Bakary Roth (MID)
6
8. Colin McGrory (ATT)
6
9. Tommaso Poggi (ATT)
6
10. Daniele Jacobs (ATT)
6
11. John Dickov (ATT)
6
12. Matt Johnstone (GK)
0
13. Richard James (MID)
0
14. Matt Mcinnes (GK)
0
1. Nuno Alves (GK)
6
2. Scott Booth (DEF)
6
3. Matt Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
5. Gary Gough (MID)
7
6. David Burley (MID)
7
7. Gavin Rae (MID)
8
8. Craig James (MID)
5
9. John Mason (ATT)
7
10. Colin Gough (ATT)
7
11. Neil Matteo (ATT)
9
12. Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
0
13. Matthew Gargo (DEF)
0
14. Felice Biagioni (ATT)
0