Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 4,776 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Partick Thistle are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Gough.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off and get the match underway!
2.44
Eddy Serredszum flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hutchison who brings the ball under control. Colin Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
8.15
Callum Mcinnes hits a low pass to Colin Hutchison. Colin Hutchison threads the ball through to Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Kevin McNeill. With a superhuman jump, Kevin McNeill connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
12.08
Eddy Serredszum sees space and advances. Eddy Serredszum threads a neat ball through to Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin McNeill and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Caldwell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Gary Hutchison easily smothers it!
14.56
Colin Hutchison makes a simple pass to Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Burley. Callum Burley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gary Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
15.37
Kevin Souness launches a long ball forward. Garry Souness sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.14
Artur Andrade sees Garry Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Souness plays a scrappy one-two with Cataldo Ardigò and advances towards the goal... Garry Souness rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
21.57
Callum Mcinnes barges into Jean Francois Peyrlade. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean Francois Peyrlade gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.16
Callum Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Alex Hansen. Alex Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Hutchison plays the ball forward to Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
28.56
Paulo Valente threads a neat ball through to Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Souness and stumbles forward towards the goal... Cataldo Ardigò tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.15
Paulo Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
36.26
Richard Bremner decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Bremner advances with the ball. Richard Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Souness.
39.34
Alex Hansen threads the ball through to Callum Burley. Callum Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Partick Thistle kick off!
51.07
Callum Mcinnes launches a long ball forward. Andy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.32
Scott Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Callum Burley. The referee calls over Scott Gallacher and shows him a yellow card! Callum Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.08
Billy Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Ardigò collects the pass. Cataldo Ardigò knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Bremner.
57.07
Artur Andrade hits a low pass to Garry Souness. Garry Souness threads a neat ball through to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Eddy Serredszum catches Jean Francois Peyrlade on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.01
Colin Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Callum Burley. Callum Burley shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
60.24
Paulo Valente hits a low pass to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.59
Andy McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hopkin collects the pass. Billy Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade cuts inside the box! Jean Francois Peyrlade makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Dominic Hansen smothers it!
63.49
Richard Bremner hits a low pass to Alex Hansen. Without breaking stride, Alex Hansen plays the ball forward to Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy McNeill.
77.18
Richard Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hutchison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Hutchison passes the ball forward to Callum Burley. Callum Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Souness.
79.53
Colin Hutchison darts forward. Colin Hutchison finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.21
Artur Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness. Garry Souness finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominic Hansen with no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
87.25
Colin Hutchison threads the ball through to Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent block by Kevin Souness!
89.42
Colin Hutchison runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
30.3%
42.1%
27.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Souness of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Hansen (GK)
6
2.Stuart Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Eddy Serredszum (DEF)
6
4.Callum Mcinnes (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Richard Bremner (DEF)
7
6.Alex Hansen (MID)
6
7.Colin Hutchison (MID)
8
8.Duncan Hutchison (ATT)
6
9.Andy Caldwell (ATT)
7
10.Callum Burley (ATT)
7
11.Kevin McNeill (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.David Greig (MID)
0
13.Scott Mcallister (MID)
0
14.Florian Murati (MID)
0

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