Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Will SullyWill Sully Computer Player Computer Player
Oberdan MaccaroneO. Maccarone69
G
1
G
66Marcel HamannM. Hamann
Bill CarterB. Carter62
D
2
D
76Don CampbellD. Campbell
Emile SongE. Song67
D
3
D
64John DavidsonJ. Davidson
Simon SzepanS. Szepan52
D
4
D
61Dominic LawD. Law
Paul HamiltonP. Hamilton59
D
5
M
60Andy HendryA. Hendry
Frank StamF. Stam61
M
6
M
56Gary GreigG. Greig
Romain FrétardR. Frétard68
M
7
M
56Matt NivenM. Niven
Phil ShiltonP. Shilton72
M
8
M
56Matt McinnesM. Mcinnes
Don JamesD. James50
A
9
A
58Stephen GemmellS. Gemmell
Arturo MasperoA. Maspero70
A
captain10
A
50Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Ashley BoltonA. Bolton65
A
11captain
A
49Stephen HendryS. Hendry
 
Stefan NanuS. Nanu47
D
12
D
59Duncan BradyD. Brady
Stephen MasonS. Mason55
M
13
D
51Cesar FonsecaC. Fonseca
Stephen CarltonS. Carlton51
A
14
A
48Colin LiddellC. Liddell

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Partick Thistle. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Rae.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the match!
4.51
Emile Song makes a simple pass to Phil Shilton. Phil Shilton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Phil Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by John Davidson. Excellent block.
14.10
Matt Niven sees Scott Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
21.25
Frank Stam threads the ball through to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.46
Romain Frétard runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Romain Frétard shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.51
Bill Carter comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Hendry. The referee warns Bill Carter to calm down! Stephen Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.44
Bill Carter makes a probing pass to Phil Shilton. Phil Shilton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero deftly passes the ball to Ashley Bolton, releasing him through on goal. Ashley Bolton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.47
Gary Greig hacks Phil Shilton from behind! The referee brings Gary Greig to one side and gives him a warning! Phil Shilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.23
John Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Matt Niven who brings the ball under control. Matt Niven brings the ball forward. Matt Niven shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Matt Niven flicks a high pass forward. Scott Bremner collects the pass. Scott Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Partick Thistle kick off!
47.07
Partick Thistle are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
48.37
Don Campbell hacks Don James from behind! The referee brings Don Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Don James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.25
John Davidson plays the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner threads the ball through to Stephen Hendry but he's offside!
54.44
Don Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Gary Greig who brings the ball under control. Gary Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Oberdan Maccarone.
60.55
Partick Thistle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.58
Romain Frétard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Hamann who gathers it comfortably.
67.48
Matt Niven threads the ball through to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.53
Simon Szepan barges into Stephen Gemmell. Simon Szepan is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Gemmell runs off the knock.
72.29
Frank Stam flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Maspero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Maspero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Hamann who gathers it comfortably.
73.55
Andy Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig knocks the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Gemmell. Simon Szepan hacks Stephen Gemmell from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
75.15
Dominic Law chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven sees a break and surges forward. Matt Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
77.39
Stephen Gemmell catches Simon Szepan on the ankles. The referee brings Stephen Gemmell to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Szepan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.19
John Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Matt Niven collects the pass. Matt Niven takes it forward alone. Matt Niven cuts inside the box! Matt Niven tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.49
Frank Stam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero whips in a cross ball towards Don James. Don James rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
85.06
Romain Frétard threads a neat ball through to Don James. Don James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
87.03
Andy Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig flicks a high pass forward. Scott Bremner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Bremner shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Partick Thistle
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.1%
55.9%
Play Area
29.4%
42.6%
27.9%

Scorers
Don James 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Niven of Partick Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Oberdan Maccarone (GK)
7
2.Bill Carter (DEF)
6
3.Emile Song (DEF)
6
4.Simon Szepan (DEF)
6
5.Paul Hamilton (DEF)
6
6.Frank Stam (MID)
6
7.Romain Frétard (MID)
7
8.Phil Shilton (MID)
7
9.Don James (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Arturo Maspero (ATT)
7
11.Ashley Bolton (ATT)
6
 
12.Stefan Nanu (DEF)
0
13.Stephen Mason (MID)
0
14.Stephen Carlton (ATT)
0

1.Marcel Hamann (GK)
6
2.Don Campbell (DEF)
6
3.John Davidson (DEF)
7
4.Dominic Law (DEF)
6
5.Andy Hendry (MID)
6
6.Gary Greig (MID)
7
7.Matt Niven (MID)
9
8.Matt Mcinnes (MID)
6
9.Stephen Gemmell (ATT)
5
10.Scott Bremner (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Brady (DEF)
0
13.Cesar Fonseca (DEF)
0
14.Colin Liddell (ATT)
0