Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Heart of Midlothian. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.
0.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off and get the match underway!
2.30
Colin Gough threads the ball through to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo edges inside the box! Neil Matteo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
3.02
Alan Vickers flicks a high ball forward to Richard Henderson who takes it down. Richard Henderson cuts inside the box! Richard Henderson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Nuno Alves!
10.57
With a delightful solo run, Richard Henderson stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nuno Alves who gathers it comfortably.
12.48
Luke Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, David Burley. David Burley shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.32
David Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Johnstone. David Mckinlay is warned by the referee! Stuart Johnstone runs off the knock.
20.41
Alex Ritchie threads the ball through to Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers deftly passes the ball to Stuart Burley, releasing him through on goal. Stuart Burley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Burley!
28.54
Alan Vickers flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nuno Alves manages to gather it easily.
33.08
Ferry Vreman kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson takes it forward alone. Richard Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort. Nuno Alves gets down and covers it.
38.52
Alan Vickers kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Scott Elliott through on goal. Scott Elliott shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Nuno Alves comfortably gets down and covers it.
39.38
Neil Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Nick Fletcher. Neil Hutchison is shown the yellow card! Nick Fletcher runs off the knock.
42.46
Alex Ritchie hacks Neil Hutchison from behind! Alex Ritchie is warned by the referee! Neil Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles 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.
45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the second half!
47.44
Luke Stewart makes a simple pass to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
48.12
Gary Gough barges into Nick Fletcher. The referee calls over Gary Gough and warns him to calm down! Nick Fletcher runs off the knock.
51.55
Luke Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Gary Gough collects the pass. Gary Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Mason who gathers it comfortably.
55.36
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Brown shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.28
Stuart Johnstone makes a simple pass to Luke Stewart. Luke Stewart flicks a high ball forward to Neil Matteo who takes it down. Neil Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards David Burley. David Burley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
63.58
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
73.15
Alan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Richard Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.05
Alex Ritchie makes a probing pass to Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alan Vickers through on goal. Alan Vickers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nuno Alves.
76.42
Scott Elliott takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Nuno Alves gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
79.43
David Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Nuno Alves.
80.32
Scott Elliott takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Nick Fletcher provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.53
Ferry Vreman decides to run forward with the ball. Ferry Vreman flicks a high pass forward. Alan Vickers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Vickers skips past Scott Booth! Alan Vickers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
36.4%
42.4%
21.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alan Vickers of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
1. | Nuno Alves (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Stuart Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Guido Ambrosino (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Gary Gough (MID) | 5 | |
6. | Neil Hutchison (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
7. | Luke Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
8. | David Burley (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Alexander Brown (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Colin Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Neil Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Martin Wilke (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Matthew Gargo (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Billy Booth (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Don Mason (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Billy Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | David Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Ferry Vreman (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Nick Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Romero P. Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Alan Vickers (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
8. | Alex Ritchie (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Scott Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Richard Henderson (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Stuart Burley (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Gerhard Töpfer (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Billy Elliott (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Alex Greig (ATT) | 0 |