Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 14,336 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rubio.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the match underway!
4.09
Matt Ferguson passes the ball forward to Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.58
With a delightful solo run, Elena Suarez stretches the opposition's defence. Elena Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.32
With imagination, Stephen Dalglish plays the ball forward to Callum Burley. Callum Burley shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
10.37
Matt Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Andy Liddell controls it well on his chest. Andy Liddell shoots from 20 yards but Dominic Mason reads it well. Great keeping!
12.07
Richard Inglis threads a neat ball through to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Eduardo Gomes manages to keep it out.
14.30
Richard Inglis threads the ball through to Guido Tagliaferri. Guido Tagliaferri shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Eduardo Gomes!
18.20
Elena Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Dalglish. Stephen Dalglish shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
24.19
Callum Burley passes the ball forward to Ernest van der Hoek. Ernest van der Hoek whips in a cross ball towards Callum Burley. Callum Burley rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.12
Anselmo Sarli advances with the ball. Anselmo Sarli cuts inside the box! Anselmo Sarli comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Tommaso Baldini is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
33.44
Scott Mccall barges into Luis Faria. Scott Mccall is given a warning by the referee! Luis Faria stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.03
Antonio Gomez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Dalglish. Stephen Dalglish shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.49
Matt Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.04
Kevin Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Matt Ferguson. Matt Ferguson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hibernian!
44.21
Tommaso Baldini makes a probing pass to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez threads a neat ball through to Ernest van der Hoek. Ernest van der Hoek finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. Hibernian 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
Hibernian kick off and get the second half underway!
47.29
Matt Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Dominic Mason is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
51.21
Callum Burley knocks the ball forward to Tomás Jiménez. Tomás Jiménez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
54.45
Tommaso Baldini sees Elena Suarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Suarez laces a through ball forward to Callum Burley. Callum Burley whips in a cross ball towards Ernest van der Hoek. Ernest van der Hoek finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.56
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made a substitution with Richard James replacing Stephen Dalglish .
63.23
Antonio Gomez threads a neat ball through to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Guido Tagliaferri. Guido Tagliaferri shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.20
Callum Burley makes a simple pass to Tomás Jiménez. Tomás Jiménez lofts in a cross ball towards Ernest van der Hoek. Ernest van der Hoek is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Eduardo Gomes. Excellent save.
69.05
Callum Burley makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.22
Antonio Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernest van der Hoek. Ernest van der Hoek shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
75.14
Guido Tagliaferri threads a neat ball through to Ernest van der Hoek. Ernest van der Hoek knocks the ball forward to Callum Burley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
78.26
Tommaso Baldini knocks the ball forward to Guido Tagliaferri. With a delightful solo run, Guido Tagliaferri stretches the opposition's defence. Guido Tagliaferri shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
81.57
Callum Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabian Van Beukering.
84.32
Richard James catches Fabian Van Beukering on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabian Van Beukering runs off the knock.
84.32
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are keeping most of the possession.
85.08
Scott Campbell darts forward. Scott Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Dominic Mason smothers it!
89.29
Anselmo Sarli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell brings the ball forward. Scott Campbell makes a simple pass, allowing Tim Dublin to run into the box. Tim Dublin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Dominic Mason gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
10
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
23.1%
44.9%
32.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Ferguson of Hibernian

Match Ratings
1.Eduardo Gomes (GK)
7
2.Luis Gimenez (DEF)
6
3.Fabian Van Beukering (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Gemmill (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Sullivan (DEF)
6
6.Matt Ferguson (MID)goal scored
9
7.Anselmo Sarli (MID)
7
8.Scott Campbell (MID)
7
9.Tim Dublin (ATT)
6
10.Scott Mccall (ATT)
6
11.Andy Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Henry Benjamin (GK)
0
13.Dominic Law (DEF)
0
14.Alejandro Castro (MID)
0