Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.
0.00
0-0Stranraer start the match!
2.02
0-1Stefan Nanu kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Shilton. Phil Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Carlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Don James. Don James jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Gavin Mason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.38
0-1Andy White threads a neat ball through to Billy Law. Billy Law tries a spectacular long range effort. Oberdan Maccarone easily gets down and covers it.
12.50
0-1Stefan Nanu catches Billy Law on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Law runs off the knock.
14.34
0-1Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Bolton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ashley Bolton tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.25
Callum Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Billy Law. Billy Law whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.13
0-1Samuele Pinzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Shilton. Phil Shilton makes a simple pass to Don James. Don James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Cope.
21.21
Emile Song threads a neat ball through to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason knocks the ball forward to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.28
Matt Booth flicks a high pass forward to Alec Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Alec Hopkin makes a probing pass to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuele Pinzi.
27.21
Paul Hamilton threads a neat ball through to Phil Shilton. Phil Shilton threads the ball through to Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
30.06
0-1Phil Shilton passes the ball forward to Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton plays a one-two with Don James and advances towards the goal... Carl Cope catches Stephen Carlton on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
30.06
0-1The referee points to the spot..
31.41
Ashley Bolton steps up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.05
Andy White knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.59
Romain Frétard surges forward with the ball. Romain Frétard finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.52
0-3Seeing a gap ahead, Samuele Pinzi plays the ball forward to Phil Shilton. Phil Shilton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Don James through on goal. Matt Booth catches Don James on the ankles. Don James appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle have changed their lineup with Simon Szepan replacing Emile Song. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the second half underway!
53.54
Phil Shilton darts forward. Phil Shilton knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.55
Romain Frétard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
59.54
0-4Romain Frétard takes it forward alone. Romain Frétard makes a great pass forward. Stephen Carlton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.04
0-4Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made 2 substitutions with Frank Stam replacing Phil Shilton and Arturo Maspero replacing Ashley Bolton .
66.54
Simon Szepan flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Mason hits a low pass to Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.31
Andy White sees space and advances. Andy White shoots from distance but it is miles over!
79.49
Alec Hopkin darts forward. Alec Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.40
Romain Frétard makes a probing pass to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero knocks the ball to his team mate, Don James. Don James takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.26
Samuele Pinzi pushes up the pitch. Samuele Pinzi plays the ball forward to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
87.50
Alec Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.22
Frank Stam makes a simple pass to Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Mason who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
1-5Inverness Caledonian Thistle are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
26.3%
47.4%
26.3%
Scorers
| Daniel Bridges 79 | Don James 2 Ashley Bolton 31 (p) Romain Frétard 39 Stephen Carlton 54 Arturo Maspero 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Carlton of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy White (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Hopkin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Callum McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Bridges (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Billy Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Garry Morrison (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oberdan Maccarone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefan Nanu (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Samuele Pinzi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Emile Song (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Hamilton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Phil Shilton (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Romain Frétard (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Stephen Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Carlton (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ashley Bolton (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Don James (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Simon Szepan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Frank Stam (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Arturo Maspero (ATT) | | 8 |