Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nuno AlvesN. Alves63
G
1
G
65Walter MusaccoW. Musacco
Scott BoothS. Booth71
D
2captain
D
70Colin JamesC. James
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone65
D
3
D
67Marcel ArndtM. Arndt
Guido AmbrosinoG. Ambrosino64
D
4
D
67Mark GargoM. Gargo
Gary GoughG. Gough67
M
5
D
63Claude GiulyC. Giuly
Neil HutchisonN. Hutchison62
M
captain6
D
57Cataldo CasazzaC. Casazza
Luke StewartL. Stewart60
M
7
M
71Emile WoodcockE. Woodcock
David BurleyD. Burley59
M
8
M
71Matt BoothM. Booth
Alexander BrownA. Brown67
A
9
A
71Harvey BrownH. Brown
Colin GoughC. Gough65
A
10
A
69Sebastian HelmerS. Helmer
Neil MatteoN. Matteo63
A
11
A
67Stephen McGroryS. McGrory
 
Martin WilkeM. Wilke63
G
12
M
68Callum JamesC. James
Matthew GargoM. Gargo63
D
13
A
66Stuart McGroryS. McGrory
Billy BoothB. Booth59
D
14
A
62Anton BabbelA. Babbel

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 13,610 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off!
2.12
Gary Gough threads a neat ball through to Luke Stewart. Luke Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.15
Guido Ambrosino flicks a high ball forward to Luke Stewart who gracefully takes it down. Luke Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Gough. Gary Gough shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.06
Luke Stewart threads a neat ball through to David Burley. David Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
8.57
Emile Woodcock barges into Luke Stewart. Emile Woodcock is given a warning by the referee! Luke Stewart stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.45
Emile Woodcock plays the ball forward to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Helmer. Sebastian Helmer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sebastian Helmer!
14.22
Alexander Brown sees space and advances. Alexander Brown makes a defence splitting pass to Luke Stewart. Luke Stewart shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Walter Musacco had no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
20.38
Matt Booth hits a low pass to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Helmer. Sebastian Helmer beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.33
Emile Woodcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nuno Alves who gathers it comfortably.
28.13
Luke Stewart darts forward. Luke Stewart shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.01
Harvey Brown flicks a high ball forward to Stephen McGrory who takes it down. Stephen McGrory cuts inside the box! Stephen McGrory cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Guido Ambrosino steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
33.00
Marcel Arndt flicks a high pass forward. Matt Booth controls it well on his chest. Matt Booth passes the ball forward to Sebastian Helmer. Sebastian Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Matt Booth. Matt Booth directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Nuno Alves has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Matt Booth makes a probing pass to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown threads the ball through to Stephen McGrory but he's offside!
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. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the second half underway!
53.23
Emile Woodcock flicks a high ball forward to Matt Booth who takes it down. Matt Booth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Johnstone.
54.17
Luke Stewart hits a low pass to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo edges inside the box! Neil Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Walter Musacco!
59.59
Guido Ambrosino flicks a high pass forward to Luke Stewart who brings the ball under control. Luke Stewart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison shoots from 25 yards but Walter Musacco reads it well. Great keeping!
60.06
David Burley makes a simple pass to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison makes a great pass forward. Gary Gough runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
66.11
Harvey Brown runs straight at the opposition's defence. Harvey Brown plays a quick one-two with Stephen McGrory and rushes in on goal... Harvey Brown shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.24
Matt Booth makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Booth cuts inside the box! Matt Booth rockets a shot on goal but Nuno Alves reads it well. Superb keeping!
71.13
Showing composure, Matt Booth laces a through ball forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory plays a one-two with Sebastian Helmer and advances towards the goal... Stephen McGrory cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nuno Alves.
72.36
Emile Woodcock takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Matt Booth muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
75.25
Claude Giuly knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Helmer. Sebastian Helmer shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Dunfermline Athletic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.42
Marcel Arndt threads the ball through to Matt Booth. Matt Booth whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nuno Alves with no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
81.16
Stephen McGrory runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Brown but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.13
Matt Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
84.48
Neil Hutchison decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.28
Guido Ambrosino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo makes a simple pass to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Neil Hutchison provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Matt Booth flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McGrory controls it well on his chest. Stephen McGrory plays a one-two with Harvey Brown and rushes in on goal... Stephen McGrory shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
28%
49.3%
22.7%

Scorers
Luke Stewart 14
Sebastian Helmer 10, 20
Matt Booth 33
Harvey Brown 77
Stephen McGrory 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Booth of Dunfermline Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Nuno Alves (GK)
6
2.Scott Booth (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
4.Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
6
5.Gary Gough (MID)
6
6.Neil Hutchison (MID)
6
7.Luke Stewart (MID)goal scored
7
8.David Burley (MID)
6
9.Alexander Brown (ATT)
6
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.Walter Musacco (GK)
6
2.Colin James (DEF)
6
3.Marcel Arndt (DEF)
6
4.Mark Gargo (DEF)
6
5.Claude Giuly (DEF)
6
6.Cataldo Casazza (DEF)
6
7.Emile Woodcock (MID)
6
8.Matt Booth (MID)goal scored
9
9.Harvey Brown (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sebastian Helmer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Stephen McGrory (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Callum James (MID)
0
13.Stuart McGrory (ATT)
0
14.Anton Babbel (ATT)
0