Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John StrachanJ. Strachan53
G
1
G
54Paul StrachanP. Strachan
Callum DalglishC. Dalglish63
D
2
D
71Richard StrachanR. Strachan
Stuart ElliottS. Elliott60
D
3
D
59Paul NivenP. Niven
Alec HansenA. Hansen53
D
4
D
47Neil GreigN. Greig
Garry BurleyG. Burley50
D
captain5
M
52Duncan LiddellD. Liddell
Andy HansenA. Hansen59
M
6
M
49Billy SounessB. Souness
Ivan NietoI. Nieto51
M
7
M
46Callum WhiteC. White
Alec ElliottA. Elliott63
A
8
M
45Dominic MasonD. Mason
Florent NondaF. Nonda54
A
9
A
63Gavin GlassG. Glass
Garry HendryG. Hendry52
A
10captain
A
57Paul GlassP. Glass
Alec LawA. Law50
A
11
A
56Andy JamesA. James
 
Matt BurleyM. Burley48
G
12
A
55Samir ArendtS. Arendt
Matt BradyM. Brady46
M
13
D
46Stuart McStayS. McStay
Callum ElliottC. Elliott45
M
14
A
46Stuart HendersonS. Henderson

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Partick Thistle. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Gemmell.


0.00
Partick Thistle get the match underway!
3.33
Billy Souness flicks a high ball forward to Paul Glass who takes it down. Paul Glass plays a one-two with Andy James and advances towards the goal... Paul Glass cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! John Strachan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.29
Alec Hansen hacks Gavin Glass from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Gavin Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.31
Billy Souness flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Glass collects the pass. Gavin Glass plays a one-two with Andy James and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gavin Glass provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.40
Callum White flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Glass who brings the ball under control. Gavin Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.12
Billy Souness comes in with a late challenge on Garry Burley. The referee brings Billy Souness to one side and gives him a warning! Garry Burley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.21
Ivan Nieto makes a simple pass to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott rushes past Billy Souness! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alec Elliott provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.11
Alec Law pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alec Law sees a break and surges forward. Alec Law rushes past Richard Strachan! Alec Law makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
33.14
Callum Dalglish threads the ball through to Andy Hansen. Andy Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Alec Elliott who takes it down. Alec Elliott cuts inside the box! Alec Elliott tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.22
Paul Niven takes it forward alone. Paul Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Glass. Gavin Glass advances inside the box! Gavin Glass shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
51.11
Alec Elliott clumsily knocks into Richard Strachan. The referee calls over Alec Elliott and warns him to calm down! Richard Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.59
Richard Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Andy James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy James plays a sublime one-two with Billy Souness and races in on goal... Andy James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.12
Partick Thistle have made a substitution with Samir Arendt replacing Andy James .
63.12
Duncan Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Billy Souness who brings the ball under control. Billy Souness makes a simple pass to Samir Arendt. Samir Arendt makes a probing pass between the defence to Callum White. Callum White shows great control and tries a shot on goal but John Strachan is on top of it.
66.09
Andy Hansen makes a simple pass to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry plays a quick one-two with Florent Nonda and rushes in on goal... Garry Hendry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.37
Andy Hansen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andy Hansen threads the ball through to Alec Elliott but he's offside!
73.19
Ivan Nieto threads the ball through to Florent Nonda. Florent Nonda cuts inside the box! Florent Nonda comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Paul Strachan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
79.36
Paul Niven passes the ball forward to Callum White. Callum White flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Mason whips in a cross ball towards Paul Glass. Paul Glass connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. John Strachan gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
85.30
Callum Dalglish makes a simple pass to Andy Hansen. With great imagination, Andy Hansen plays the ball forward to Florent Nonda. Florent Nonda skips past Billy Souness! Florent Nonda rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Partick Thistle
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
39.4%
36.6%
23.9%

Scorers
Alec Elliott 22, 33
Garry Hendry 66
Florent Nonda 73
Paul Glass 3
Andy James 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Elliott of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.John Strachan (GK)
6
2.Callum Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Elliott (DEF)
6
4.Alec Hansen (DEF)red card
3
5.Garry Burley (DEF)
6
6.Andy Hansen (MID)
7
7.Ivan Nieto (MID)
7
8.Alec Elliott (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
9.Florent Nonda (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Garry Hendry (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alec Law (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Burley (GK)
0
13.Matt Brady (MID)
0
14.Callum Elliott (MID)
0

1.Paul Strachan (GK)
6
2.Richard Strachan (DEF)
6
3.Paul Niven (DEF)
6
4.Neil Greig (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Liddell (MID)
6
6.Billy Souness (MID)
6
7.Callum White (MID)
6
8.Dominic Mason (MID)
6
9.Gavin Glass (ATT)
7
10.Paul Glass (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Andy James (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Samir Arendt (ATT)
6
13.Stuart McStay (DEF)
0
14.Stuart Henderson (ATT)
0