Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 2,937 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Burley.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.33
Stephen Mason darts forward. With some swift thinking, Stephen Mason plays the ball forward to Arturo Maspero who has made a great run into the box. Arturo Maspero comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball strikes Gavin Brady's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
3.20
Corner kick to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Brendan Deane plays it short to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by John Mckinlay.
6.58
Stephen Mason makes a probing pass to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero plays a one-two with Anthony Matthews and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Arturo Maspero provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.35
Gary Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard James. Richard James tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
20.55
Hugo Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mason controls it well on his chest. Stephen Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.53
Billy Mcallister makes a probing pass to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Don James. Don James knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
27.05
Craig Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don James. Don James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Mckinlay.
30.36
Bill Carter makes a strong solo run forward. Bill Carter sees space and advances. Bill Carter whips in a cross ball towards Don James. Don James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.54
Bill Carter flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Deane holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brendan Deane flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Matthews holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Matthews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alex James is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.03
Billy Mcallister runs forward with the ball. Billy Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Don James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Matthews but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Queens Park kick off the second half!
48.05
Billy Mcallister passes the ball forward to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don James. Don James lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Alex James!
49.03
Brendan Deane makes a simple pass to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews makes a defence splitting pass to Arturo Maspero. Some silky footwork from Arturo Maspero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.43
Brendan Deane threads a neat ball through to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Thomson.
55.23
Paul Hamilton takes it forward alone. Paul Hamilton sees a break and surges forward. Paul Hamilton shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
57.29
Brendan Deane makes a probing pass to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
60.03
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made 3 substitutions with Uwe Friedmann replacing Billy Mcallister, Romain Frétard replacing Brendan Deane and Eduardo Viana replacing Arturo Maspero .Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Neil Young replacing Garry Thomson and Alec Caldwell replacing Gary Campbell .
66.04
Romain Frétard makes a beautiful solo run. Romain Frétard threads the ball through to Eduardo Viana but he's offside!
69.05
Uwe Friedmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard flicks a high pass forward. Don James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don James puts a great ball through. Anthony Matthews runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.33
Paul Brady hacks Craig Hendry from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.04
Queens Park have made a substitution with Callum Dalglish replacing Richard James .
85.24
Neil Young flicks a high pass forward. Colin McGrory collects the pass. Colin McGrory threads the ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Robert Mcleod!
90.00
Romain Frétard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Collins.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.3%
24.7%
Play Area
21.9%
49.3%
28.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Matthews of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Robert Mcleod (GK)
6
2.Bill Carter (DEF)
8
3.Hugo Veloso (DEF)
6
4.Billy Mcallister (DEF)
8
5.Paul Hamilton (DEF)
7
6.Craig Hendry (MID)
6
7.Brendan Deane (MID)
8
8.Stephen Mason (MID)
7
9.Anthony Matthews (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Arturo Maspero (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Don James (ATT)
6
 
12.Uwe Friedmann (DEF)
6
13.Romain Frétard (MID)
7
14.Eduardo Viana (ATT)
6

1.Alex James (GK)
6
2.Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
3.Garry Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Alex Collins (DEF)
6
5.John Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Mcallister (MID)
6
7.Gary Campbell (MID)
6
8.Colin McGrory (MID)
6
9.Paul Brady (MID)yellow card
5
10.Richard James (ATT)
6
11.Andy McGrory (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Young (GK)
6
13.Alec Caldwell (MID)
6
14.Callum Dalglish (MID)
6