Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     BrechinBrechin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gary HutchisonG. Hutchison69
G
1
G
60Andy MortonA. Morton
Kevin SounessK. Souness64
D
2
D
62Craig LawC. Law
Scott GallacherS. Gallacher63
D
3
D
48Scott CollinsS. Collins
Andy McNeillA. McNeill60
D
4
D
45Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone
Billy HopkinB. Hopkin57
M
5
M
58Helder FonsecaH. Fonseca
Artur AndradeA. Andrade54
M
6captain
M
52Pierluigi NappiP. Nappi
Paulo ValenteP. Valente51
M
7
M
45Paul MortonP. Morton
Brian DeaneB. Deane46
M
captain8
M
45Billy RitchieB. Ritchie
Garry SounessG. Souness57
A
9
A
69Dominic GallacherD. Gallacher
Cataldo ArdigòC. Ardigò53
A
10
A
46Paul HopkinP. Hopkin
Aziz FellahiA. Fellahi52
A
11
A
43Richard MeiklejohnR. Meiklejohn
 
Andy HendryA. Hendry60
D
12
G
59Kevin JohnstoneK. Johnstone
Neil NivenN. Niven56
D
13
D
45Callum BremnerC. Bremner
Craig ThomsonC. Thomson55
G
14
M
44Billy MortonB. Morton

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Brechin. A crowd of 4,594 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Souness.


0.00
Brechin start the match!
2.15
Helder Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hopkin but the referee indicates it's offside!
3.53
Pierluigi Nappi takes it forward alone. Pierluigi Nappi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
4.06
Pierluigi Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Richard Meiklejohn collects the pass. Richard Meiklejohn passes the ball forward but Paul Hopkin is offside!
6.43
Billy Hopkin sees space and advances. Billy Hopkin tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.26
Artur Andrade threads a neat ball through to Aziz Fellahi. Aziz Fellahi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Johnstone.
12.24
Scott Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Valente collects the pass. Paulo Valente passes the ball forward to Garry Souness. Garry Souness sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Andy Morton manages to gather it.
14.33
Pierluigi Nappi surges forward with the ball. Pierluigi Nappi lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
18.21
Scott Collins clumsily knocks into Garry Souness. Scott Collins is shown the yellow card! Garry Souness runs off the knock.
30.40
Paulo Valente flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Ardigò holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cataldo Ardigò shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.34
Paulo Valente hits a low pass to Garry Souness. Garry Souness shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
38.23
Artur Andrade flicks a high pass forward to Aziz Fellahi who brings the ball under control. Aziz Fellahi knocks in a cross ball towards Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin 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
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the second half underway!
47.33
Scott Collins barges into Garry Souness. The referee warns Scott Collins to calm down! Garry Souness runs off the knock.
47.33
Free kick to Inverness Caledonian Thistle just outside the area...
48.38
Garry Souness takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
53.43
Colin Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Paul Morton collects the pass. Paul Morton flicks a high pass forward. Richard Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Meiklejohn threads the ball through into the box. Paul Hopkin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Paul Hopkin scores for Brechin!!
71.16
Kevin Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Andrade. Artur Andrade sees Garry Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Souness sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Andy Morton.
72.02
Brian Deane takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Andy Morton scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
78.22
Paulo Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness. Garry Souness plays a one-two with Aziz Fellahi and advances towards the goal... Garry Souness takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.23
Paul Morton makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Morton runs straight at the defence! Kevin Souness clumsily knocks into Paul Morton. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
84.48
Pierluigi Nappi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn sees Dominic Gallacher just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Gallacher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Artur Andrade threads a neat ball through to Garry Souness. Garry Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Aziz Fellahi. Aziz Fellahi heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Brechin
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
25.8%
42.4%
31.8%

Scorers
Garry Souness 78
Paul Hopkin 14, 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Hopkin of Brechin

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

1.Andy Morton (GK)
7
2.Craig Law (DEF)
6
3.Scott Collins (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Colin Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Helder Fonseca (MID)
6
6.Pierluigi Nappi (MID)
8
7.Paul Morton (MID)
7
8.Billy Ritchie (MID)
6
9.Dominic Gallacher (ATT)
6
10.Paul Hopkin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Richard Meiklejohn (ATT)
7
 
12.Kevin Johnstone (GK)
0
13.Callum Bremner (DEF)
0
14.Billy Morton (MID)
0