Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     RangersRangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gary HutchisonG. Hutchison69
G
1captain
G
72Emiliano FerraresiE. Ferraresi
Kevin SounessK. Souness64
D
2
D
64Leon KirschnerL. Kirschner
Scott GallacherS. Gallacher63
D
3
D
61Andy CollinsA. Collins
Andy McNeillA. McNeill60
D
4
D
59Richard LawR. Law
Billy HopkinB. Hopkin56
M
5
M
59Jermaine GreavesJ. Greaves
Artur AndradeA. Andrade54
M
6
M
55Craig GemmillC. Gemmill
Paulo ValenteP. Valente51
M
7
M
53David MorrisonD. Morrison
Brian DeaneB. Deane46
M
captain8
M
48John FergusonJ. Ferguson
Garry SounessG. Souness57
A
9
A
59Milan Berck Van LoenhoutM. Van Loenhout
Jean Francois PeyrladeJ. Peyrlade56
A
10
A
57Matt HendryM. Hendry
Cataldo ArdigòC. Ardigò53
A
11
A
55Richard LockleyR. Lockley
 
Andy HendryA. Hendry60
D
12
A
53Garry MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn
Neil NivenN. Niven56
D
13
A
53Gavin MccallG. Mccall
Craig ThomsonC. Thomson55
G
14
A
52Stan FroggattS. Froggatt

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Rangers. A crowd of 4,986 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Don Campbell.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rangers get the match underway!
3.30
David Morrison threads a neat ball through to Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.49
Artur Andrade flicks a high pass forward to Jean Francois Peyrlade who brings the ball under control. Jean Francois Peyrlade shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.57
David Morrison knocks the ball forward to Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.14
Paulo Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball towards Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
15.58
Artur Andrade passes the ball forward to Garry Souness. Garry Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.55
Kevin Souness laces a weighted ball forward to Artur Andrade. Artur Andrade passes the ball forward to Garry Souness. Garry Souness plays a scrappy one-two with Jean Francois Peyrlade and stumbles forward towards the goal... Garry Souness takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.25
Paulo Valente hacks David Morrison from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.27
Kevin Souness darts forward. Without breaking stride, Kevin Souness plays the ball forward to Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
22.49
Richard Law plays the ball forward to John Ferguson. John Ferguson sees Matt Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Gary Hutchison. What a great pair of hands!
26.06
Brian Deane flicks a high pass forward to Cataldo Ardigò who brings the ball under control. Cataldo Ardigò makes a defence splitting pass to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Some good footwork from Jean Francois Peyrlade provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.21
Richard Law knocks the ball forward to John Ferguson. John Ferguson darts forward. John Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Gary Hutchison. Excellent save.
32.51
Billy Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness. Garry Souness shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.12
Kevin Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Deane. Brian Deane sees Jean Francois Peyrlade in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Francois Peyrlade whips in a cross ball towards Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.48
Brian Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness. Garry Souness controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.19
Scott Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Billy Hopkin who takes it down. Billy Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade skips past Leon Kirschner! Jean Francois Peyrlade takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Emiliano Ferraresi smothers it!
44.07
David Morrison makes a probing pass to Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
48.57
David Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Richard Lockley who takes it down. Richard Lockley shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Gary Hutchison.
54.23
Paulo Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Souness. Garry Souness heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Emiliano Ferraresi.
55.10
Artur Andrade knocks the ball forward to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade cuts inside the box! Jean Francois Peyrlade rockets a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Emiliano Ferraresi!
57.11
David Morrison catches Billy Hopkin on the ankles. David Morrison is shown the yellow card! Billy Hopkin runs off the knock.
59.26
Richard Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Gemmill. Craig Gemmill makes a probing pass to Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley knocks in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Van Loenhout. With a superhuman jump, Milan Berck Van Loenhout connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
60.34
Jermaine Greaves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Souness.
67.31
David Morrison threads a neat ball through to Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.44
Andy McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Brian Deane holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Deane makes a simple pass to Garry Souness. Garry Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.58
David Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
77.50
Billy Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Emiliano Ferraresi.
78.37
Paulo Valente passes the ball forward to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade whips in a cross ball towards Garry Souness. Garry Souness makes a convincing header. Solid save from Emiliano Ferraresi.
87.44
Artur Andrade flicks a high ball forward to Cataldo Ardigò who takes it down. Cataldo Ardigò passes the ball forward to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Emiliano Ferraresi.
89.14
Leon Kirschner chips the ball to his team mate, David Morrison. David Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout advances inside the box! Milan Berck Van Loenhout side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Craig Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout shoots from 25 yards. Gary Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Rangers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
8
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
24.7%
44.9%
30.3%

Scorers
Jean Francois Peyrlade 69

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)
7
2.Kevin Souness (DEF)
7
3.Scott Gallacher (DEF)
6
4.Andy McNeill (DEF)
6
5.Billy Hopkin (MID)
6
6.Artur Andrade (MID)
7
7.Paulo Valente (MID)yellow card
6
8.Brian Deane (MID)
7
9.Garry Souness (ATT)
8
10.Jean Francois Peyrlade (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Cataldo Ardigò (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Hendry (DEF)
0
13.Neil Niven (DEF)
0
14.Craig Thomson (GK)
0

1.Emiliano Ferraresi (GK)
8
2.Leon Kirschner (DEF)
6
3.Andy Collins (DEF)
6
4.Richard Law (DEF)
6
5.Jermaine Greaves (MID)
6
6.Craig Gemmill (MID)
6
7.David Morrison (MID)yellow card
6
8.John Ferguson (MID)
6
9.Milan Berck Van Loenhout (ATT)
6
10.Matt Hendry (ATT)
6
11.Richard Lockley (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry Meiklejohn (ATT)
0
13.Gavin Mccall (ATT)
0
14.Stan Froggatt (ATT)
0