Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nuno AlvesN. Alves63
G
1
G
53Anthony SmithA. Smith
Scott BoothS. Booth71
D
2
D
60Scott HutchisonS. Hutchison
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone65
D
3captain
D
56Maurits ArveladzeM. Arveladze
Guido AmbrosinoG. Ambrosino64
D
4
D
56Cristiano ArcadioC. Arcadio
Gary GoughG. Gough67
M
5
D
56Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Neil HutchisonN. Hutchison62
M
captain6
D
55Roberto MartinsR. Martins
Luke StewartL. Stewart60
M
7
M
76Gary JohnstoneG. Johnstone
David BurleyD. Burley59
M
8
M
61Paul ClelandP. Cleland
Alexander BrownA. Brown66
A
9
A
66Stephen DavidsonS. Davidson
Colin GoughC. Gough65
A
10
A
63Billy StrachanB. Strachan
Neil MatteoN. Matteo63
A
11
A
63David YoungD. Young
 
Martin WilkeM. Wilke63
G
12
A
63Arturo NunezA. Nunez
Matthew GargoM. Gargo63
D
13
M
61Scott HendryS. Hendry
Billy BoothB. Booth59
D
14
M
58Ali BogaczykA. Bogaczyk

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 13,901 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ferguson.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off and get the first half underway!
2.29
Neil Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Stewart. Luke Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.05
Paul Cleland flicks a high pass forward. David Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Young shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.40
Alexander Brown threads a neat ball through to Colin Gough. Colin Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
15.07
Gary Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
30.34
Neil Hutchison makes an attacking run forward. Neil Hutchison plays a one-two with Colin Gough and advances towards the goal... Neil Hutchison side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
32.53
Stuart Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Anthony Smith as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
38.50
Gary Johnstone makes a simple pass to David Young. David Young shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.42
Maurits Arveladze breaks forward. Maurits Arveladze makes a simple pass to Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
42.42
Andy Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Gary Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Billy Strachan controls it well on his chest. Billy Strachan shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Andy Mckinlay makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Mckinlay sees David Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off the second half!
47.34
Stuart Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Anthony Smith is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
49.42
Andy Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson controls it well on his chest. Stephen Davidson cuts inside the box! Stephen Davidson shoots from just inside the box. Good keeping from Nuno Alves as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
50.33
Gary Johnstone takes a quick corner, playing it short to Roberto Martins. Roberto Martins side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.41
Paul Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young heads the ball goalwards. David Young scores for Hamilton Academical!!
54.35
Roberto Martins threads a neat ball through to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Nuno Alves had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
59.35
David Burley knocks the ball forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
61.32
Stuart Johnstone sees Neil Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Matteo plays the ball forward to Colin Gough. Colin Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Gough. Gary Gough fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
65.14
Neil Hutchison brings the ball forward. Neil Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.28
Guido Ambrosino sees space and advances. With imagination, Guido Ambrosino laces a through ball forward to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
69.32
Neil Hutchison comes in with a high challenge, catching Andy Mckinlay with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Andy Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.27
Scott Booth barges into Stephen Davidson. Scott Booth is shown the yellow card! Stephen Davidson runs off the knock.
78.12
Gary Johnstone clumsily knocks into Neil Matteo. The referee brings Gary Johnstone to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.23
Andy Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to David Young. David Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guido Ambrosino.
81.39
Luke Stewart plays the ball forward to Colin Gough. Colin Gough whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Brown. Alexander Brown outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Anthony Smith didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
87.58
David Burley threads a neat ball through to Colin Gough. Colin Gough rushes past Maurits Arveladze! Colin Gough comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Anthony Smith with no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Hamilton Academical
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
20.5%
41.1%
38.4%

Scorers
Colin Gough 88
David Young 51
Stephen Davidson 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Gough of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Nuno Alves (GK)
6
2.Scott Booth (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
4.Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
6
5.Gary Gough (MID)
6
6.Neil Hutchison (MID)red card
3
7.Luke Stewart (MID)
6
8.David Burley (MID)
6
9.Alexander Brown (ATT)
6
10.Colin Gough (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Neil Matteo (ATT)
7
 
12.Martin Wilke (GK)
0
13.Matthew Gargo (DEF)
0
14.Billy Booth (DEF)
0

1.Anthony Smith (GK)
7
2.Scott Hutchison (DEF)
6
3.Maurits Arveladze (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Arcadio (DEF)
6
5.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
7
6.Roberto Martins (DEF)
6
7.Gary Johnstone (MID)
6
8.Paul Cleland (MID)
6
9.Stephen Davidson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Billy Strachan (ATT)
7
11.David Young (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Arturo Nunez (ATT)
0
13.Scott Hendry (MID)
0
14.Ali Bogaczyk (MID)
0