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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Telfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Telfer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the match underway!
2.58
0-0With a delightful solo run, Gary Cleland stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
4.03
0-1With a delightful solo run, Eddie Blake stretches the opposition's defence. Eddie Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.52
Callum Gallacher passes the ball forward to Billy Morrison. Billy Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Glass who gathers it comfortably.
10.09
0-1Scott Naysmith passes the ball forward to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake advances with the ball. Eddie Blake finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
14.53
0-1Billy Glass barges into Gary Telfer. The referee brings Billy Glass to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Telfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.03
Gary Telfer laces a weighted ball forward to Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt. Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness whips in a cross ball towards Alun Clapham. Alun Clapham gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Alec Glass reads it well. Good keeping!
24.13
Billy Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin White.
28.55
0-1Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Souness who takes it down. Gavin Souness shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.11
Callum Gallacher makes an attacking run forward. Callum Gallacher shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
39.24
Gary Telfer sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Gary Telfer stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Telfer edges inside the box! Gary Telfer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.03
Duncan Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccol˜ Piovani.
45.00
Eddie Blake flicks a high pass forward. Gary Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
54.56
Egbert van Beek comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt. The referee calls over Egbert van Beek and warns him to calm down! Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt runs off the knock.
55.08
Niccol˜ Piovani flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alec Glass manages to gather it.
57.08
Eddie Blake decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.29
Gavin Souness takes a quick throw-in. Billy Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Souness holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Souness whips in a cross ball towards Alun Clapham. Alun Clapham connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
63.13
With imagination, John Young laces a through ball forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass rushes past Niccol˜ Piovani! Billy Glass cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
69.36
Scott Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.03
Without breaking stride, Scott Naysmith plays the ball forward to Antoine Masson. Antoine Masson knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.19
Scott Souness makes a probing pass to Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness rushes past Antoine Masson! Gavin Souness rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.16
Scott Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Clapham. Alun Clapham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Gavin Souness flicks a high pass forward. Alun Clapham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alun Clapham plays a quick one-two with Gavin Souness and rushes in on goal... Alun Clapham shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
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 Gavin Souness of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Davidson (GK)
6
2. Gavin Burley (DEF)
6
3. Niccol˜ Piovani (DEF)
6
4. Gary Telfer (DEF)
7
5. Vasco Moreira (DEF)
6
6. Billy Morrison (MID)
6
7. Callum Gallacher (MID)
7
8. Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt (MID)
6
9. Scott Souness (MID)
7
10. Gavin Souness (ATT)
9
11. Alun Clapham (ATT)
8
12. Herve Gastien (GK)
0
13. Gerald Pouget (ATT)
0
14. Mario Monza (ATT)
0
1. Alec Glass (GK)
6
2. Billy Hendry (DEF)
6
3. Scott Naysmith (DEF)
6
4. Egbert van Beek (DEF)
6
5. Antoine Masson (DEF)
6
6. Duncan Ferguson (MID)
6
7. Eddie Blake (MID)
8
8. John Young (MID)
6
9. Gavin White (MID)
6
10. Billy Glass (ATT)
6
11. Gary Cleland (ATT)
7
12. Paul Cleland (ATT)
0
13. Stuart Meiklejohn (ATT)
0
14. Adolfo Gil (DEF)
0