Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 2,207 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Ferguson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Ferguson.
0.00
0-0Ayr United get the match underway!
2.32
0-0Colin James punts the ball hopefully upfield. David Glass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Colin Inglis.
3.08
0-0Billy Hendry takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Andy Hendry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.35
Billy Mason makes a probing pass to Neil White. Neil White knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Philips. Scott Philips powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
10.25
0-0Craig Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Danny George collects the pass. Danny George makes a probing pass to Neil White. Neil White shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
15.28
0-0Billy Hendry barges into Shaun Bloomer. The referee brings Billy Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Shaun Bloomer stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.57
Gavin Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Bloomer controls it well on his chest. Shaun Bloomer flicks a high pass forward. Neil White comfortably collects the pass. Neil White cuts inside the box! Neil White comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.38
Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to David Glass. David Glass tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.32
Colin James makes a strong solo run forward. Colin James runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin James shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.06
0-0Matt Cleland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Hendry.
44.25
Billy Hendry knocks the ball forward to Colin Gallacher. Colin Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the second half!
55.47
Craig Gemmell threads the ball through to Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
57.58
Andy Hendry catches Neil White on the ankles. The referee brings Andy Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Neil White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.20
Stuart Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Danny George. Danny George makes a probing pass to Scott Philips. Scott Philips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.21
0-0Ayr United have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Peiro replacing Craig Gemmell and Dominic Matteo replacing David Glass .
63.21
Billy Mason flicks a high pass forward. Scott Philips easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Philips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Hendry.
72.52
0-0Billy Mason catches Billy Hendry on the ankles. The referee calls over Billy Mason and shows him a yellow card! Billy Hendry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.37
Ayr United have made a substitution with Steve Lightfoot replacing Andy Hendry .
81.40
With some swift thinking, Kevin Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Gallacher. Colin Gallacher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Cleland.
83.33
Billy Hendry threads the ball through to Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Colin Inglis manages to keep it out.
84.35
Nicolas Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
85.39
David Greig barges into Andy Thomson. The referee calls over David Greig and warns him to calm down! Andy Thomson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.17
Stuart Naysmith makes a probing pass to Matt Cleland. Matt Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil White. Neil White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Mckinlay.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Colin Inglis (GK)
8
2. Gavin Cleland (DEF)
7
3. Stuart Naysmith (DEF)
8
4. Craig Caldwell (DEF)
6
5. David Greig (DEF)
6
6. Shaun Bloomer (MID)
6
7. Danny George (MID)
7
8. Billy Mason (MID)
6
9. Matt Cleland (MID)
7
10. Scott Philips (ATT)
6
11. Neil White (ATT)
8
12. Billy Meiklejohn (ATT)
0
13. Scott Johnstone (ATT)
0
14. Stuart Mcallister (GK)
0
1. Andy White (GK)
6
2. Neil Liddell (DEF)
6
3. Andy Hendry (DEF)
6
4. Colin James (DEF)
9
5. Kevin Mckinlay (DEF)
7
6. Craig Gemmell (MID)
6
7. Billy Hendry (MID)
8
8. Colin Gallacher (ATT)
7
9. Callum Thomson (ATT)
6
10. David Glass (ATT)
6
11. Andy Thomson (ATT)
6
12. Nicolas Peiro (MID)
6
13. Dominic Matteo (MID)
6
14. Steve Lightfoot (MID)
6