Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers
Will SullyWill Sully Computer Player Computer Player
Oberdan MaccaroneO. Maccarone69
G
1
G
59Andy StrachanA. Strachan
Bill CarterB. Carter62
D
2
D
65Edgar NevesE. Neves
Samuele PinziS. Pinzi67
D
3
D
65Mathieu BruneauM. Bruneau
Emile SongE. Song67
D
4captain
D
59David CaldwellD. Caldwell
Paul HamiltonP. Hamilton59
D
5
M
72Callum JamesC. James
Frank StamF. Stam61
M
6
M
57Tomas GomesT. Gomes
Romain FrétardR. Frétard69
M
7
M
54Colin McGroryC. McGrory
Wes MooreW. Moore64
M
8
M
48Andy BoothA. Booth
Craig MortonC. Morton72
A
9
A
59Dominic MortonD. Morton
Arturo MasperoA. Maspero71
A
captain10
A
58Callum McStayC. McStay
Ashley BoltonA. Bolton65
A
11
A
46Alec HendryA. Hendry
 
Stefan NanuS. Nanu47
D
12
G
55Andy JamesA. James
Gary JamesG. James61
M
13
G
54Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Stephen CarltonS. Carlton51
A
14
D
52Alec StrachanA. Strachan

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 8,748 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Burley.


0.00
Berwick Rangers kick off!
4.14
Frank Stam knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton makes a great pass forward. Arturo Maspero runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
6.28
Callum McStay hacks Emile Song from behind! The referee calls over Callum McStay and warns him to calm down! Emile Song hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.19
With fabulous imagination, Romain Frétard laces a through ball forward to Craig Morton. Craig Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Maspero. Some world-class footwork from Arturo Maspero provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
9.02
Andy Booth knocks the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Oberdan Maccarone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.09
Samuele Pinzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard makes a beautiful solo run. Romain Frétard shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.31
Emile Song flicks a high ball forward to Frank Stam who takes it down. Frank Stam flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Bolton controls it well on his chest. Ashley Bolton lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.42
Emile Song flicks the ball to his team mate, Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Morton. Craig Morton makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
28.24
Bill Carter makes a strong solo run forward. Bill Carter sees Ashley Bolton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ashley Bolton knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Andy Strachan had no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
33.01
Samuele Pinzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Morton. Craig Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Andy Strachan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Berwick Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Berwick Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Inverness Caledonian Thistle kicking off!
47.15
Wes Moore flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Maspero who takes it down. Arturo Maspero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Neves.
48.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.03
Romain Frétard knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
54.24
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are in full control of this game.
55.55
Tomas Gomes hits a low pass to Callum McStay. Callum McStay plays a scrappy one-two with Alec Hendry and advances towards the goal... Callum McStay rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.14
Romain Frétard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Morton. Craig Morton cuts inside the box! Craig Morton shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Andy Strachan easily smothers it!
69.16
Colin McGrory hacks Romain Frétard from behind! Colin McGrory is given a warning by the referee! Romain Frétard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.28
Colin McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum McStay. Callum McStay rushes past Bill Carter! Callum McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oberdan Maccarone with no chance!! Goal for Berwick Rangers!
75.12
Mathieu Bruneau makes a beautiful solo run. Mathieu Bruneau makes a probing pass to Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Booth plays the ball forward to Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.18
Andy Booth flicks a high ball forward to Alec Hendry who takes it down. Alec Hendry passes the ball forward but Callum McStay is offside!
84.30
Callum James kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton makes a deft header but Oberdan Maccarone reads it well. Good keeping!
87.33
Emile Song makes a probing pass to Wes Moore. Wes Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero whips in a cross ball towards Craig Morton. Craig Morton makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Berwick Rangers
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.7%
39.3%
Play Area
31.1%
42.6%
26.2%

Scorers
Arturo Maspero 24, 28
Craig Morton 33
Dominic Morton 9
Callum McStay 56, 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Maspero of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
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.Frank Stam (MID)
6
7.Romain Frétard (MID)
7
8.Wes Moore (MID)
6
9.Craig Morton (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Arturo Maspero (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Ashley Bolton (ATT)
7
 
12.Stefan Nanu (DEF)
0
13.Gary James (MID)
0
14.Stephen Carlton (ATT)
0

1.Andy Strachan (GK)
6
2.Edgar Neves (DEF)
6
3.Mathieu Bruneau (DEF)
6
4.David Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Callum James (MID)
6
6.Tomas Gomes (MID)
6
7.Colin McGrory (MID)
6
8.Andy Booth (MID)
6
9.Dominic Morton (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Callum McStay (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Alec Hendry (ATT)
7
 
12.Andy James (GK)
0
13.Don Mckinlay (GK)
0
14.Alec Strachan (DEF)
0