Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Will Sully Will Sully
Matthias KnappM. Knapp63
G
1
G
69Oberdan MaccaroneO. Maccarone
David NaysmithD. Naysmith64
D
2
D
62Bill CarterB. Carter
Eddie GrondinE. Grondin57
D
3
D
67Samuele PinziS. Pinzi
Stuart InglisS. Inglis56
D
4
D
67Emile SongE. Song
Neil SullivanN. Sullivan69
M
5
D
59Paul HamiltonP. Hamilton
Jeremy PiquéJ. Piqué57
M
6
M
69Romain FrétardR. Frétard
Craig BenjaminC. Benjamin56
M
captain7
M
64Wes MooreW. Moore
John DalglishJ. Dalglish52
M
8
M
61Gary JamesG. James
Richard ElliottR. Elliott72
A
9
A
72Craig MortonC. Morton
Billy GlassB. Glass71
A
10captain
A
70Arturo MasperoA. Maspero
John BradyJ. Brady65
A
11
A
65Ashley BoltonA. Bolton
 
Scott CampbellS. Campbell56
A
12
D
54Simon SzepanS. Szepan
Vitor BarbosaV. Barbosa55
G
13
M
61Frank StamF. Stam
Vitor SoaresV. Soares54
D
14
A
51Stephen CarltonS. Carlton

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.


0.00
The first half starts with Inverness Caledonian Thistle kicking off!
2.57
Ashley Bolton comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Inglis. The referee brings Ashley Bolton to one side and gives him a warning! Stuart Inglis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.29
Stuart Inglis clumsily knocks into Ashley Bolton. Stuart Inglis is given a warning by the referee! Ashley Bolton runs off the knock.
4.42
Romain Frétard threads a neat ball through to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero tries a spectacular long range effort. Matthias Knapp gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
6.16
Romain Frétard flicks a high ball forward to Craig Morton who takes it down. Craig Morton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Naysmith.
8.48
Gary James threads a neat ball through to Craig Morton. Craig Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.10
Gary James flicks a high pass forward. Craig Morton controls it well on his chest. Craig Morton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Matthias Knapp.
10.24
Corner kick to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Gary James plays it short to Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.26
Romain Frétard darts forward. Romain Frétard tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.40
Wes Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Morton. Craig Morton connects with a diving header but Matthias Knapp reads it well. Quality keeping!
20.28
Romain Frétard surges forward with the ball. Romain Frétard knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Morton. Craig Morton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.05
Bill Carter flicks a high pass forward to Romain Frétard who brings the ball under control. Romain Frétard flicks a high pass forward to Craig Morton who brings the ball under control. Craig Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. With a superhuman jump, Ashley Bolton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Stuart Inglis.
25.44
Romain Frétard takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Craig Morton tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.52
Paul Hamilton sees a break and surges forward. Paul Hamilton flicks a high ball forward to Craig Morton who takes it down. Craig Morton whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
30.08
Jeremy Piqué makes a probing pass to Billy Glass. Billy Glass shoots from distance but somehow Oberdan Maccarone manages to keep it out.
32.03
Samuele Pinzi chips the ball to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Matthias Knapp!
36.37
Neil Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Gary James. The referee calls over Neil Sullivan and warns him to calm down! Gary James stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.40
John Brady catches Bill Carter on the ankles. The referee calls over John Brady and shows him a yellow card! Bill Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.48
Gary James comes in with a late challenge on Neil Sullivan. The referee calls over Gary James and warns him to calm down! Neil Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.01
Samuele Pinzi chips the ball to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Morton. Craig Morton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Morton!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ayr United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United get the second half underway!
47.36
Romain Frétard barges into Craig Benjamin. The referee warns Romain Frétard to calm down! Craig Benjamin runs off the knock.
48.18
Paul Hamilton flicks a high ball forward to Wes Moore who gracefully takes it down. Wes Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Matthias Knapp manages to gather it.
49.48
Gary James makes an attacking run forward. Gary James knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Matthias Knapp.
51.39
Stuart Inglis decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Inglis flicks a high pass forward to John Brady who brings the ball neatly under control. John Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.01
Wes Moore hits a low pass to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Inglis.
59.49
Stuart Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Craig Morton. Stuart Inglis is shown the yellow card! Craig Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.49
Free kick to Inverness Caledonian Thistle just outside the area...
60.56
Ashley Bolton takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
60.56
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made a substitution with Simon Szepan replacing Paul Hamilton .
65.36
Seeing Gary James's attacking run, Wes Moore quickly throws the ball into his path. Gary James knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Morton. Craig Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ashley Bolton!
72.13
With great vision, Jeremy Piqué plays the ball forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass knocks the ball forward, putting John Brady through on goal. John Brady takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.50
Eddie Grondin threads the ball through to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué flicks a high pass forward. John Brady controls it well on his chest. John Brady finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
77.45
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made a substitution with Stephen Carlton replacing Craig Morton .
79.02
Emile Song knocks the ball forward to Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.31
Samuele Pinzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Moore. Wes Moore flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Maspero who gracefully takes it down. Arturo Maspero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
83.02
David Naysmith sees John Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Dalglish darts forward. John Dalglish shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.51
David Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué kicks a strong pass forward to John Brady. John Brady finds some space and shoots from distance. Oberdan Maccarone easily gets down and covers it.
85.45
Stuart Inglis makes a probing pass to John Dalglish. John Dalglish runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.24
Romain Frétard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Grondin.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.5%
63.5%
Play Area
34.1%
41.2%
24.7%

Scorers
John Brady 72
Romain Frétard 10
Craig Morton 20, 44
Ashley Bolton 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Morton of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Matthias Knapp (GK)
7
2.David Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Grondin (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Inglis (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Neil Sullivan (MID)
5
6.Jeremy Piqué (MID)
6
7.Craig Benjamin (MID)
6
8.John Dalglish (MID)
6
9.Richard Elliott (ATT)
6
10.Billy Glass (ATT)
6
11.John Brady (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
6
 
12.Scott Campbell (ATT)
0
13.Vitor Barbosa (GK)
0
14.Vitor Soares (DEF)
0

1.Oberdan Maccarone (GK)
6
2.Bill Carter (DEF)
6
3.Samuele Pinzi (DEF)
6
4.Emile Song (DEF)
6
5.Paul Hamilton (DEF)
6
6.Romain Frétard (MID)goal scored
9
7.Wes Moore (MID)
6
8.Gary James (MID)
7
9.Craig Morton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Arturo Maspero (ATT)
6
11.Ashley Bolton (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Simon Szepan (DEF)
6
13.Frank Stam (MID)
0
14.Stephen Carlton (ATT)
6