Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 4,812 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Cowdenbeath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hendry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Cowdenbeath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hendry.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Inverness Caledonian Thistle kicking off!
9.24
0-0Craig Souness comes in with a late challenge on Alec Morrison. Craig Souness is shown the yellow card! Alec Morrison runs off the knock.
15.11
0-0Brian Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.52
0-1Don Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin cuts inside the box! Alec Hopkin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Gary Hutchison has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.42
0-1Kevin Souness flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Valente controls it well on his chest. Paulo Valente surges forward with the ball. Paulo Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
27.39
Paulo Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
30.25
Paulo Valente receives the ball from a throw-in from Artur Andrade. Paulo Valente threads the ball through to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
38.20
0-1Gavin Booth catches Brian Deane on the ankles. Gavin Booth is given a warning by the referee! Brian Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.14
Paulo Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò whips in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also 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
Cowdenbeath kick off!
47.14
Don Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Artur Andrade. The referee calls over Don Mckinlay and shows him a yellow card! Artur Andrade runs off the knock.
48.53
Craig Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Burley. Paul Burley flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Dittmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Dittmann makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Stuart Bremner. Some good footwork from Stuart Bremner provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
51.00
Paulo Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade plays a one-two with Alec Morrison and advances towards the goal... Jean Francois Peyrlade shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
59.57
Don Telfer decides to run forward with the ball. Don Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.20
Kevin Souness comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Bremner. Kevin Souness is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Bremner runs off the knock.
61.20
Don Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Bremner controls it well on his chest. Stuart Bremner shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
65.14
Kevin McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Booth. Gavin Booth flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hopkin collects the pass. Alec Hopkin plays a quick one-two with Uwe Dittmann and rushes in on goal... Alec Hopkin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.59
Artur Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Ardigò controls it well on his chest. Cataldo Ardigò whips in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Peyrlade. With a superhuman jump, Jean Francois Peyrlade connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.54
Brian Deane sees space and advances. Brian Deane finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Dries Van Mol manages to keep it out.
72.35
Paul Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner plays the ball forward to Uwe Dittmann who has made a great run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Uwe Dittmann provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.51
1-2Stuart Bremner barges into Scott Gallacher. The referee calls over Stuart Bremner and warns him to calm down! Scott Gallacher gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.38
Craig Souness barges into Alec Morrison. The referee warns Craig Souness to calm down! Alec Morrison carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.00
1-2Dominic Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Deane. Brian Deane passes the ball forward to Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò passes the ball forward but Jean Francois Peyrlade is offside!
84.00
Kevin McCoist threads a neat ball through to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay makes an attacking run forward. Don Mckinlay plays a one-two with Alec Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Don Mckinlay provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Gary Hutchison manages to keep it out.
85.54
Paulo Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.54
Andy Rae drives a long ball upfield. Stuart Bremner shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
20.7%
45.1%
34.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean Francois Peyrlade of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Hutchison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dominic Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Artur Andrade (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paulo Valente (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Brian Deane (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Don Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean Francois Peyrlade (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Alec Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Cataldo Ardigò (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Andy McNeill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Thomson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Niven (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dries Van Mol (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Craig Souness (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Andy Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Don Mckinlay (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Hopkin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Stuart Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Uwe Dittmann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Daguyl Ismaël (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec Niven (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec McGrory (DEF) | 0 | |