Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone 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.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Meiklejohn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Meiklejohn.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and St. Johnstone kick off!
2.33
0-0Vitaliy Myshchenko takes it forward alone. Vitaliy Myshchenko lofts in a cross ball towards Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.14
0-0Duncan Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Vitaliy Myshchenko controls it well on his chest. Vitaliy Myshchenko knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Babangida. Jimmy Babangida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.37
Kevin Law takes it forward alone. Showing intelligent composure, Kevin Law picks a pass forward to Jimmy Babangida. Jimmy Babangida lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Knopper. Kevin Knopper connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.40
0-0Stuart Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
16.37
Vitaliy Myshchenko kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Babangida. Jimmy Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Matthews. Lee Matthews makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
18.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Stuart Johnstone plays the ball forward to Stuart Dickov. Stuart Dickov sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Matt Johnstone gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
22.56
Scott Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Felice Biagioni. With some swift thinking, Felice Biagioni plays the ball forward to David Burley who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from David Burley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
26.22
1-0Vitaliy Myshchenko flicks a high pass forward to Lee Matthews who brings the ball under control. Lee Matthews whips in a cross ball towards Vitaliy Myshchenko. Vitaliy Myshchenko rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.37
1-0Vitaliy Myshchenko catches Stuart Johnstone on the ankles. Vitaliy Myshchenko is warned by the referee! Stuart Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.54
1-0Gavin Niven comes in with a late challenge on Vitaliy Myshchenko. The referee calls over Gavin Niven and shows him a yellow card! Vitaliy Myshchenko carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.12
Scott Booth flicks a high pass forward to Matt Brady who brings the ball under control. Matt Brady threads the ball through to David Burley. David Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
39.09
Kevin Knopper laces a through ball forward to Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi whips in a cross ball towards Lee Matthews. With a superhuman jump, Lee Matthews connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.27
1-0Matt Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Andy White. Andy White makes a pass forward but Neil Matteo makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
44.54
David Burley makes a probing pass to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Matt Brady knocks the ball forward to Andy White. Andy White flicks the ball to his team mate, David Burley. David Burley comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
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
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off and get the second half underway!
47.16
1-0Stuart Dickov hacks Yaroslav Feskov from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yaroslav Feskov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.35
Duncan Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitaliy Myshchenko. Vitaliy Myshchenko sees a break and surges forward. Vitaliy Myshchenko whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Babangida. Jimmy Babangida beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
53.42
Richard Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Neil Matteo who takes it down. Neil Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
54.22
Vitaliy Myshchenko flicks a high pass forward to Tommaso Poggi who brings the ball under control. Tommaso Poggi skips past Stuart Johnstone! Tommaso Poggi rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
55.11
David Burley flicks a high pass forward. Matt Brady collects the pass. Matt Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
60.44
Andy White flicks a high pass forward to Richard Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Richard Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Felice Biagioni but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.03
Stuart Johnstone hits a low pass to David Burley. David Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo plays a one-two with Matt Brady and advances towards the goal... Neil Matteo shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Matteo!
66.38
Gavin Niven threads the ball through to David Burley. David Burley threads a neat ball through to Stuart Dickov. Stuart Dickov plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Gemmell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Stuart Dickov provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
69.52
David Burley threads a neat ball through to Andy White. Andy White lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.24
David Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Brady. Matt Brady connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.43
Gavin Niven passes the ball forward to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vitaliy Myshchenko of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matt Johnstone (GK)
7
2. Lee Potts (DEF)
6
3. Richard Morrison (DEF)
6
4. Duncan Matteo (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Law (DEF)
6
6. Jimmy Babangida (MID)
8
7. Vitaliy Myshchenko (MID)
9
8. Lee Matthews (ATT)
6
9. Kevin Knopper (MID)
6
10. Tommaso Poggi (ATT)
6
11. Yaroslav Feskov (ATT)
6
12. Colin Young (GK)
0
13. Stephen Collins (DEF)
0
14. Facundo Arias (MID)
0
1. Alec Glass (GK)
6
2. Scott Booth (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
7
4. Gavin Niven (DEF)
5
5. Stuart Dickov (MID)
6
6. Matt Brady (MID)
7
7. David Burley (MID)
7
8. Andy White (MID)
6
9. Neil Matteo (ATT)
8
10. Richard Gemmell (ATT)
6
11. Felice Biagioni (ATT)
6
12. Neil Meiklejohn (DEF)
0
13. Callum Hansen (GK)
0
14. Garry Hutchison (DEF)
0