Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Harry CharlesH. Charles55
G
1
G
69Gary HutchisonG. Hutchison
Kevin MortonK. Morton53
D
2
D
64Kevin SounessK. Souness
Neil McStayN. McStay50
D
captain3
D
63Dominic BremnerD. Bremner
Callum LiddellC. Liddell47
D
4
D
63Scott GallacherS. Gallacher
John BradyJ. Brady58
M
5
M
54Artur AndradeA. Andrade
John TelferJ. Telfer55
M
6
M
51Paulo ValenteP. Valente
Andy WhiteA. White52
M
7
M
46Brian DeaneB. Deane
Richard McStayR. McStay47
M
8captain
M
45Don TelferD. Telfer
Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan58
A
9
A
56Jean Francois PeyrladeJ. Peyrlade
Duncan HutchisonD. Hutchison52
A
10
A
54Alec MorrisonA. Morrison
Duncan HendryD. Hendry51
A
11
A
53Cataldo ArdigòC. Ardigò
 
Stephen WhiteS. White50
A
12
D
60Andy McNeillA. McNeill
Alex MorrisonA. Morrison44
M
13
G
55Craig ThomsonC. Thomson
Don McinnesD. Mcinnes43
D
14
D
55Neil NivenN. Niven

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 4,876 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ayr United and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.


0.00
The first half starts with Inverness Caledonian Thistle kicking off!
14.51
Andy White sees Stuart Sullivan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Sullivan deftly passes the ball to Duncan Hendry, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Duncan Hendry provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Gary Hutchison.
16.47
It's a corner kick which Richard McStay takes quickly, playing the ball short to Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton deftly flicks the ball on. John Telfer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.19
Richard McStay hits a low pass to Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Hendry and advances towards the goal... Duncan Hutchison shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
24.20
Scott Gallacher makes a probing pass to Brian Deane. Brian Deane threads a neat ball through to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
27.49
Paulo Valente makes a probing pass to Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò skips past Neil McStay! Cataldo Ardigò muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.04
Kevin Souness knocks the ball forward to Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente flicks a high pass forward. Jean Francois Peyrlade collects the pass. Jean Francois Peyrlade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Morrison but the linesman indicates offside!
33.48
With great vision, Brian Deane plays the ball forward to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison plays the ball forward to Jean Francois Peyrlade who has made a great run into the box. Jean Francois Peyrlade shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.35
John Brady sees Duncan Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Hendry threads the ball through to Stuart Sullivan but he's offside!
38.18
Scott Gallacher makes a simple pass to Don Telfer. Don Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Cataldo Ardigò who brings the ball neatly under control. Cataldo Ardigò kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Morrison but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.50
John Brady flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hendry who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hendry cuts inside the box! Duncan Hendry tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
40.34
Alec Morrison clumsily knocks into Neil McStay. Alec Morrison is warned by the referee! Neil McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
48.56
Neil McStay flicks a high pass forward. John Telfer controls it well on his chest. John Telfer threads a neat ball through to Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison edges inside the box! Duncan Hutchison side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.59
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made a substitution with Neil Niven replacing Alec Morrison .
61.60
John Brady receives the ball from a throw-in from Andy White. John Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Duncan Hutchison is offside!
66.41
Neil McStay flicks a high pass forward to Andy White who brings the ball under control. Andy White makes a beautiful solo run. Andy White shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
67.44
Dominic Bremner catches Stuart Sullivan on the ankles. The referee calls over Dominic Bremner and warns him to calm down! Stuart Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.16
Cataldo Ardigò comes in with a late challenge on Callum Liddell. The referee calls over Cataldo Ardigò and warns him to calm down! Callum Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.51
John Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.18
Richard McStay barges into Paulo Valente. Richard McStay is warned by the referee! Paulo Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.15
Brian Deane barges into John Telfer. Brian Deane is given a warning by the referee! John Telfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.34
Neil McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy White. With vision, Andy White plays the ball forward to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
87.03
Brian Deane brings the ball forward. Brian Deane puts a great ball through but Cataldo Ardigò is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
90.00
Artur Andrade makes a beautiful solo run. Artur Andrade passes the ball forward but Neil Niven is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
2
4
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
30.6%
47.2%
22.2%

Scorers
Jean Francois Peyrlade 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean Francois Peyrlade of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Harry Charles (GK)
6
2.Kevin Morton (DEF)
6
3.Neil McStay (DEF)
7
4.Callum Liddell (DEF)
6
5.John Brady (MID)
7
6.John Telfer (MID)
6
7.Andy White (MID)
7
8.Richard McStay (MID)
6
9.Stuart Sullivan (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Hutchison (ATT)
7
11.Duncan Hendry (ATT)
7
 
12.Stephen White (ATT)
0
13.Alex Morrison (MID)
0
14.Don Mcinnes (DEF)
0

1.Gary Hutchison (GK)
6
2.Kevin Souness (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Bremner (DEF)
5
4.Scott Gallacher (DEF)
7
5.Artur Andrade (MID)
6
6.Paulo Valente (MID)
8
7.Brian Deane (MID)
8
8.Don Telfer (MID)
6
9.Jean Francois Peyrlade (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Alec Morrison (ATT)
7
11.Cataldo Ardigò (ATT)
7
 
12.Andy McNeill (DEF)
0
13.Craig Thomson (GK)
0
14.Neil Niven (DEF)
6