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 Dunfermline Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Dunfermline Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Morrison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Dunfermline Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Morrison.
0.00
0-0Dunfermline Athletic start the match!
3.03
0-0Paul Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
8.47
0-0Paul Morton hacks Stephen Mason from behind! The referee brings Paul Morton to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.55
Stefan Nanu decides to run forward with the ball. Stefan Nanu threads the ball through to Don James. Don James shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
18.29
0-0Stephen Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Kerr who gathers it comfortably.
20.08
1-0Uwe Friedmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason threads a neat ball through to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton whips in a cross ball towards Don James. Don James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.03
1-0Romain Frétard flicks a high pass forward. Don James controls it well on his chest. Don James whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
32.07
Richard White threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Forbes. Sylvain Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.24
Paul Morton flicks a high ball forward to Ugo Christie who gracefully takes it down. Ugo Christie tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.37
Uwe Friedmann makes a probing pass to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaap Klompe. Jaap Klompe shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.02
1-1Romain Frétard kicks a strong pass forward to Don James. Don James threads the ball through to Ashley Bolton but he's offside!
40.21
1-1Scott Telfer comes in with a late challenge on Paul Hamilton. Scott Telfer is shown the yellow card! Paul Hamilton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.07
Stephen White flicks a high pass forward. Carl Bowyer collects the pass. Carl Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Scott Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Telfer sees Tiago Viana just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Tiago Viana comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tiago Viana!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle have changed their lineup with Samuele Pinzi replacing Paul Hamilton and Phil Shilton replacing Romain Frétard. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. The Inverness Caledonian Thistle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the second half underway!
53.20
Uwe Friedmann makes a beautiful solo run. Uwe Friedmann makes a simple pass to Jaap Klompe. Jaap Klompe whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
57.15
Paul Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie cuts inside the box! Ugo Christie strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.10
2-2Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made a substitution with Stephen Carlton replacing Ashley Bolton .
63.46
Stefan Nanu flicks a high pass forward. Phil Shilton collects the pass. Phil Shilton sees Jaap Klompe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaap Klompe knocks the ball forward to Stephen Carlton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.05
Uwe Friedmann flicks a high pass forward. Phil Shilton controls it well on his chest. Phil Shilton brings the ball forward. Phil Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.30
Richard White knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Forbes. Sylvain Forbes passes the ball forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana shoots from outside the area. Oberdan Maccarone gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
67.52
Carl Bowyer makes a probing pass to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
71.38
Uwe Friedmann flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry collects the pass. Craig Hendry surges forward with the ball. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Don James. Don James makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
81.57
Stephen Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Don James. Don James whips in a cross ball towards Jaap Klompe. Jaap Klompe fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.01
Uwe Friedmann flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Hendry threads a neat ball through to Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Kerr who gathers it comfortably.
87.47
Ugo Christie catches Uwe Friedmann on the ankles. The referee brings Ugo Christie to one side and gives him a warning! Uwe Friedmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.15
Carl Bowyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana threads a neat, attacking ball through to Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ugo Christie!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
32%
44%
24%
Scorers
| Don James 20 Ashley Bolton 53 Jaap Klompe 82 | Ugo Christie 33, 89 Tiago Viana 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ugo Christie of Dunfermline Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oberdan Maccarone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefan Nanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Szepan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Uwe Friedmann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paul Hamilton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Romain Frétard (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ashley Bolton (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Don James (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jaap Klompe (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Samuele Pinzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Phil Shilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stephen Carlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Dion Kerr (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Marbus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Morton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sylvain Forbes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carl Bowyer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Telfer (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Tiago Viana (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ugo Christie (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Stephen McStay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Ritchie (GK) | 0 | |