Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 17,139 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Davidson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Davidson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the match underway!
22.08
0-0Matt Brady knocks the ball forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo plays a one-two with Felice Biagioni and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Neil Matteo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
27.05
0-0Emilio Bustamante plays the ball forward to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko makes an attacking run forward. Magnus Moukoko makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Zanetti but he's offside!
28.02
Emmanuel Nwakire flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Zanetti collects the pass. Gianfranco Zanetti makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Emmanuel Nwakire. Emmanuel Nwakire side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Billy Davidson reads it well. Excellent save!
32.14
0-0Craig Mccall sees Emmanuel Nwakire in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emmanuel Nwakire shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.55
0-0Gavin Rae flicks a high pass forward. Matt Brady controls it well on his chest. Matt Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.48
1-0Scott Booth powers a long ball forward. David Burley plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Matteo and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Burley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.45
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ayr United kick off and get the second half underway!
54.30
Felice Biagioni threads the ball through to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.02
David Burley passes the ball forward to John Mason. John Mason plays a one-two with Felice Biagioni and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from John Mason provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
61.41
Matt Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.45
Craig Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Booth.
65.14
Felice Biagioni flicks a high ball forward to Neil Matteo who takes it down. Neil Matteo hits a low pass to Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
66.22
David Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister plays a quick one-two with Matt Brady and rushes in on goal... Garry Mcallister looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
71.07
Craig Collins threads a neat ball through to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
77.38
2-0Craig Mccall makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti lofts in a cross ball towards Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Scott Booth sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
78.52
Magnus Moukoko runs straight at the opposition's defence. Magnus Moukoko shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
79.25
David Burley flicks a high pass forward to Garry Mcallister who brings the ball under control. Garry Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
81.31
Emilio Bustamante flicks a high pass forward to Craig Mccall who brings the ball under control. Craig Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante plays a scrappy one-two with Gianfranco Zanetti and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hubert Plante comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Wonderful reactions from Billy Davidson keeps it out!
83.40
David Burley darts forward. David Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
84.48
With some swift thinking, Magnus Moukoko plays the ball forward to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand plays a perfect one-two with Hubert Plante and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Carlton Brand provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlton Brand!
89.26
Pierre Mbamba knocks the ball forward to Magnus Moukoko. Magnus Moukoko flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| David Burley 39 Neil Matteo 54 | Carlton Brand 84 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Burley of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Billy Davidson (GK)
7
2. Scott Booth (DEF)
6
3. Matt Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
5. Garry Mcallister (MID)
7
6. Matt Brady (MID)
6
7. David Burley (MID)
9
8. Gavin Rae (MID)
6
9. John Mason (ATT)
6
10. Neil Matteo (ATT)
9
11. Felice Biagioni (ATT)
6
12. Gavin Niven (DEF)
0
13. Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
0
14. Callum Hansen (GK)
0
1. Andy McStay (GK)
6
2. Pierre Mbamba (DEF)
6
3. Craig Collins (DEF)
6
4. Emilio Bustamante (DEF)
6
5. Alpay Abdullah (DEF)
6
6. Emmanuel Nwakire (MID)
6
7. Craig Mccall (MID)
7
8. Magnus Moukoko (MID)
7
9. Gianfranco Zanetti (ATT)
6
10. Hubert Plante (ATT)
6
11. Carlton Brand (ATT)
7
12. Alex Campbell (GK)
0
13. Marcus Charlton (MID)
0
14. Pablo Ponce (ATT)
0