Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 4,603 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Mccall.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Mccall.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
4.45
1-0Garry Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Donny van der Linden. Donny van der Linden plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Hansen and advances towards the goal... Donny van der Linden shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.50
1-0Garry Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Hansen. Alec Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Alec Law and advances towards the goal... Alec Elliott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.41
David Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Law. Alec Law shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
15.11
1-0Florent Nonda clumsily knocks into Gary Telfer. The referee calls over Florent Nonda and warns him to calm down! Gary Telfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.06
1-0Stuart Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Garry Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Law. Alec Law puts a great ball through. Florent Nonda runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
20.45
Alec Law comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Sullivan. Alec Law is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.23
1-0Alec Hansen hacks David Mckinlay from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Mckinlay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.43
Kevin Greig threads a neat ball through to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay darts forward. David Mckinlay plays a quick one-two with Alec Law and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from David Mckinlay provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
28.18
Kevin Greig makes a probing pass to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.22
David Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Franco Zanoncelli. Franco Zanoncelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.01
Alec Hansen plays the ball forward to Callum Dalglish. Callum Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Law. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball towards Florent Nonda. Florent Nonda directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off the second half!
47.19
1-0Andy Hansen threads a neat ball through to Alec Law. Alec Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Craig Glass. Excellent save.
51.34
1-0Donny van der Linden comes in with a high challenge, catching David Mckinlay with his studs. The referee motions to Donny van der Linden to come over. It's a red card!! David Mckinlay runs off the knock.
60.29
Seeing Andy Hansen's attacking run, Alec Law quickly throws the ball into his path. Andy Hansen decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Hansen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Florent Nonda through on goal. Florent Nonda rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
66.44
David Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson shoots from 25 yards. Colin Davidson scores for Raith Rovers!!
69.11
1-1Kevin Greig barges into Alec Law. The referee calls over Kevin Greig and shows him a yellow card! Alec Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.05
Stuart Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
29.9%
44.2%
26%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Mckinlay of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Strachan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Hansen (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Garry Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Hansen (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Donny van der Linden (MID) |   | 3 |
| 8. | Alec Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florent Nonda (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Garry Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alec Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ivan Nieto (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Burley (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Brady (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Craig Glass (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stuart Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Mckinlay (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kevin Greig (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Colin Davidson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Franco Zanoncelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alec Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ronnie Hesp (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Collins (MID) | 0 | |