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 Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 18,316 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David White.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David White.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
4.11
0-0Jeremy Levintsky threads the ball through to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan cuts inside the box! Kevin Strachan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.59
0-0Stephen Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dirk Van Der Ree. Dirk Van Der Ree makes a probing pass to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton rushes past Luis Faria! Luis Faria comes in with a late challenge on Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
8.05
0-0Kevin Strachan makes a probing pass to Sjaak Koster. Sjaak Koster tries a spectacular long range effort. Dominic Mason effortlessly gets down and covers it.
9.04
0-0Callum McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Strachan knocks the ball forward to Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe makes a great pass forward. Alun Shilton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.54
Kevin Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dirk Van Der Ree. Dirk Van Der Ree knocks in a cross ball towards Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
12.02
Callum Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Terry Owen manages to keep it out.
16.38
Stanley Smithe sees Jeremy Levintsky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeremy Levintsky lofts in a cross ball towards Sjaak Koster. Antonio Gomez catches Sjaak Koster on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
22.11
0-1Callum McNeill sees space and advances. Callum McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Van Der Ree. Dirk Van Der Ree runs straight at the defence! Dirk Van Der Ree takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Dominic Mason has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.42
0-1Stephen Dalglish barges into Stephen Ball. The referee warns Stephen Dalglish to calm down! Stephen Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.48
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.25
Guido Tagliaferri chips the ball to his team mate, Tomás Jiménez. Tomás Jiménez shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Terry Owen had no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
44.18
Callum Burley makes a probing pass to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez shoots from outside the area but it flies 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. Heart of Midlothian 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
Heart of Midlothian start the second half!
48.22
Antonio Gomez threads the ball through to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Guido Tagliaferri collects the pass. Guido Tagliaferri shoots from 20 yards. Terry Owen effortlessly gets down and covers it.
49.02
Kevin Strachan passes the ball forward to Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
51.35
Luis Faria picks a pass forward to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez threads the ball through to Callum Burley. Callum Burley controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tomás Jiménez through on goal. Tomás Jiménez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
53.36
Kevin Strachan makes a simple pass to Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe deftly passes the ball to Dirk Van Der Ree, releasing him through on goal. Dirk Van Der Ree side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Dominic Mason gets down and covers it.
60.21
1-1Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made a substitution with Richard James replacing Stephen Dalglish .
63.31
Callum McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Dirk Van Der Ree. Dirk Van Der Ree controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Sjaak Koster. Sjaak Koster whips the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
65.52
Elena Suarez makes a probing pass to Ernest van der Hoek. Ernest van der Hoek knocks the ball forward to Tomás Jiménez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.04
Stephen Ball makes a strong solo run forward. Stephen Ball makes a probing pass to Sjaak Koster. Sjaak Koster passes the ball forward but Jeremy Levintsky is offside!
69.47
Jeremy Levintsky passes the ball forward to Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe deftly passes the ball to Alun Shilton, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Alun Shilton provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Dominic Mason has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.13
1-2Elena Suarez hacks Callum McNeill from behind! The referee brings Elena Suarez to one side and gives him a warning! Callum McNeill grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.31
Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Jocelyn Agathe replacing Callum McNeill .
79.18
Callum Burley sees Ernest van der Hoek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernest van der Hoek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Burley but the linesman indicates offside!
81.09
Elena Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Callum Burley who brings the ball under control. Callum Burley shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Terry Owen. Excellent save.
87.50
1-2Elena Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Ernest van der Hoek who takes it down. Ernest van der Hoek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Terry Owen who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.5%
63.5%
Play Area
28.4%
40.5%
31.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dirk Van Der Ree of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominic Mason (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Antonio Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tommaso Baldini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Elena Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Guido Tagliaferri (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tomás Jiménez (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Ernest van der Hoek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen Dalglish (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Lennart Schumacher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alfredo Galadames (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Terry Owen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chritophe Laslandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum McNeill (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Julian Hierro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Ball (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stanley Smithe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jeremy Levintsky (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dirk Van Der Ree (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Sjaak Koster (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alun Shilton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jocelyn Agathe (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Diez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mike Newby (ATT) | 0 | |