Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alex GlassA. Glass41
G
captain1
G
42Andy HendersonA. Henderson
Matt DickovM. Dickov46
D
2
D
49Callum HendersonC. Henderson
Richard DavidsonR. Davidson45
D
3captain
D
39Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Eduardo VarelaE. Varela39
D
4
D
37Alec NivenA. Niven
Paul NivenP. Niven57
M
5
D
37Dominic TelferD. Telfer
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan54
M
6
D
35Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Richard MasonR. Mason40
M
7
M
51Richard MatteoR. Matteo
Gavin CollinsG. Collins40
M
8
M
45Stephen YoungS. Young
John GlassJ. Glass38
M
9
M
38Frederico JesusF. Jesus
Stephen NivenS. Niven49
A
10
A
40Billy ClelandB. Cleland
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan48
A
11
A
39Alberto DavisA. Davis
 
Billy McStayB. McStay47
A
12
G
40Craig HendersonC. Henderson
Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin38
D
13
A
38Rafael JardimR. Jardim
Neil MasonN. Mason37
D
14
M
37Scott NaysmithS. Naysmith

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 2,636 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Gemmill.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.45
Scott Sullivan makes a probing pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.54
Frederico Jesus sees Billy Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
14.13
With vision, John Glass plays the ball forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from long range but it flies wide!
15.46
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Naysmith replacing Billy Cleland .
18.41
Richard Davidson flicks a high ball forward to John Glass who takes it down. John Glass threads a neat ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.33
Gavin Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan plays a one-two with Stephen Niven and rushes in on goal... Garry Matteo barges into Craig Sullivan. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.05
Matt Dickov punts the ball hopefully upfield. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Henderson who gathers it comfortably.
32.41
Eduardo Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan threads the ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
33.33
Stephen Young changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
36.32
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albion Rovers players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.31
Alec Niven makes a probing pass to Stephen Young. Stephen Young sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith but the linesman indicates offside!
49.05
Richard Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
60.11
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made 3 substitutions with Billy McStay replacing Richard Mason, Stuart Hopkin replacing Scott Sullivan and Neil Mason replacing John Glass .
61.14
Richard Matteo threads a neat ball through to Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis plays a one-two with Scott Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Alberto Davis comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.02
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Billy McStay controls it well on his chest. Billy McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven whips in a cross ball towards Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Andy Henderson. Excellent save.
72.05
Eduardo Varela threads a neat ball through to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins flicks a high pass forward. Craig Sullivan collects the pass. Craig Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Henderson who gathers it comfortably.
78.03
Alec Niven hits a low pass to Richard Matteo. With great vision, Richard Matteo plays the ball forward to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Glass who gathers it comfortably.
83.21
Frederico Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Davis and advances towards the goal... Scott Naysmith shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.06
Stuart Hopkin clumsily knocks into Stephen Young. Stuart Hopkin is shown the yellow card! Stephen Young gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.36
Stephen Young knocks the ball forward to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
87.17
Richard Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
90.00
Frederico Jesus makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Albion Rovers
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
30%
45.6%
24.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Jesus of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Alex Glass (GK)
6
2.Matt Dickov (DEF)
7
3.Richard Davidson (DEF)
7
4.Eduardo Varela (DEF)
8
5.Paul Niven (MID)
6
6.Scott Sullivan (MID)
7
7.Richard Mason (MID)
6
8.Gavin Collins (MID)
7
9.John Glass (MID)
6
10.Stephen Niven (ATT)
6
11.Craig Sullivan (ATT)
7
 
12.Billy McStay (ATT)
6
13.Stuart Hopkin (DEF)yellow card
5
14.Neil Mason (DEF)
6

1.Andy Henderson (GK)
6
2.Callum Henderson (DEF)
6
3.Scott Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Alec Niven (DEF)
7
5.Dominic Telfer (DEF)
6
6.Garry Matteo (DEF)
6
7.Richard Matteo (MID)
8
8.Stephen Young (MID)
8
9.Frederico Jesus (MID)
9
10.Billy Cleland (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Davis (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Henderson (GK)
0
13.Rafael Jardim (ATT)
0
14.Scott Naysmith (MID)
7