Match Report


Ross CountyRoss County     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Will Sully Will Sully
Alec HansenA. Hansen51
G
captain1
G
69Oberdan MaccaroneO. Maccarone
Don DickovD. Dickov59
D
2
D
47Stefan NanuS. Nanu
Gavin ElliottG. Elliott56
D
3
D
67Emile SongE. Song
Rodrigo NascimentoR. Nascimento51
D
4
D
52Simon SzepanS. Szepan
Ger GronkjaerG. Gronkjaer45
D
5
D
59Paul HamiltonP. Hamilton
Dominic GoughD. Gough49
M
6
M
61Frank StamF. Stam
Craig McGroryC. McGrory43
M
7captain
M
68Romain FrétardR. Frétard
Paul MatteoP. Matteo64
A
8
M
55Stephen MasonS. Mason
Richard GemmillR. Gemmill55
A
9
A
51Stephen CarltonS. Carlton
Scott NivenS. Niven52
A
10
A
70Arturo MasperoA. Maspero
Don InglisD. Inglis51
A
11
A
50Don JamesD. James
 
Carlo StrasserC. Strasser45
G
12
D
67Samuele PinziS. Pinzi
Stephen BurleyS. Burley45
D
13
M
72Phil ShiltonP. Shilton
Luis RibeiroL. Ribeiro43
M
14
A
65Ashley BoltonA. Bolton

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Victoria Park where Ross County play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ross County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mccall.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
10.03
Craig McGrory makes an attacking run forward. Craig McGrory plays a one-two with Don Inglis and rushes in on goal... Craig McGrory shoots from just inside the box but Oberdan Maccarone is on top of it.
15.47
Gavin Elliott sees Dominic Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Gough changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Gough tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
24.45
Romain Frétard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero plays a one-two with Stephen Carlton and rushes in on goal... Arturo Maspero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
26.57
Stephen Mason flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Maspero who takes it down. Arturo Maspero lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Alec Hansen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.20
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made a substitution with Ashley Bolton replacing Arturo Maspero .
33.26
Dominic Gough hits a low pass to Scott Niven. With some swift thinking, Scott Niven plays the ball forward to Richard Gemmill who has made a great run into the box. Richard Gemmill takes a shot at goal but is denied by Oberdan Maccarone. Excellent save.
38.10
Don Dickov hacks Stephen Carlton from behind! The referee calls over Don Dickov and warns him to calm down! Stephen Carlton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.39
Craig McGrory hacks Stephen Mason from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Mason runs off the knock.
40.08
Emile Song plays the ball forward to Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton whips in a cross ball towards Don James. With a superhuman jump, Don James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
42.10
Dominic Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Inglis. Don Inglis shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle have changed their lineup with Samuele Pinzi replacing Paul Hamilton and Phil Shilton replacing Frank Stam.

45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off and get the second half underway!
51.23
Craig McGrory clumsily knocks into Romain Frétard. The referee calls over Craig McGrory and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Romain Frétard runs off the knock.
55.52
Don Dickov catches Stephen Carlton on the ankles. Don Dickov is warned by the referee again! Stephen Carlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.41
Don Inglis threads a neat ball through to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill advances inside the box! Richard Gemmill looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
60.21
Don Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Inglis. Don Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Richard Gemmill plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Niven and stumbles forward towards the goal... Richard Gemmill rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
63.46
Romain Frétard threads a neat ball through to Stephen Carlton. Stephen Carlton finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.36
Rodrigo Nascimento takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward to Paul Matteo who brings the ball under control. Paul Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oberdan Maccarone who gathers it comfortably.
72.09
Dominic Gough receives the ball from a throw-in from Don Inglis. With some swift thinking, Dominic Gough plays the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Gemmill and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Niven rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.36
Don Inglis hits a low pass to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.02
Don Inglis hacks Stephen Mason from behind! The referee calls over Don Inglis and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.11
Rodrigo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Don Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Paul Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emile Song.
85.50
Don Inglis barges into Romain Frétard. Don Inglis is warned by the referee! Romain Frétard runs off the knock.
87.55
Rodrigo Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Don Inglis. Don Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ross County

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
6
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
21.6%
50%
28.4%

Scorers
Scott Niven 72
Stephen Carlton 27, 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Carlton of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Alec Hansen (GK)
6
2.Don Dickov (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Elliott (DEF)
6
4.Rodrigo Nascimento (DEF)
6
5.Ger Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Gough (MID)
6
7.Craig McGrory (MID)red card
3
8.Paul Matteo (ATT)
6
9.Richard Gemmill (ATT)
7
10.Scott Niven (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Don Inglis (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Carlo Strasser (GK)
0
13.Stephen Burley (DEF)
0
14.Luis Ribeiro (MID)
0

1.Oberdan Maccarone (GK)
6
2.Stefan Nanu (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.Stephen Mason (MID)
6
9.Stephen Carlton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Arturo Maspero (ATT)
6
11.Don James (ATT)
6
 
12.Samuele Pinzi (DEF)
6
13.Phil Shilton (MID)
6
14.Ashley Bolton (ATT)
6