Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     KilmarnockKilmarnock
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alex GlassA. Glass41
G
captain1
G
54Andy ThomsonA. Thomson
Matt DickovM. Dickov46
D
2captain
D
51David McNeillD. McNeill
Richard DavidsonR. Davidson45
D
3
D
50Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn
Eduardo VarelaE. Varela39
D
4
D
45Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith
Paul NivenP. Niven57
M
5
D
41Craig TelferC. Telfer
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan54
M
6
M
61Gavin LiddellG. Liddell
Richard MasonR. Mason40
M
7
M
55Duncan ClelandD. Cleland
Gavin CollinsG. Collins40
M
8
M
46Dominic MckinlayD. Mckinlay
John GlassJ. Glass38
M
9
M
36Garry McallisterG. Mcallister
Stuart McallisterS. Mcallister57
A
10
A
53Mervin WeaverM. Weaver
Stephen NivenS. Niven49
A
11
A
52Craig NivenC. Niven
 
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan48
A
12
A
45Billy SounessB. Souness
Billy McStayB. McStay47
A
13
G
42Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin38
D
14
A
42Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 2,533 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Campbell.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
Duncan Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Weaver. Mervin Weaver makes a probing pass to Craig Niven but he's offside!
3.46
Scott Sullivan flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Niven who gracefully takes it down. Stephen Niven plays a one-two with Stuart Mcallister and advances towards the goal... Stephen Niven shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.46
Gavin Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Weaver collects the pass. Mervin Weaver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alex Glass gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
10.17
Garry Mcallister changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Garry Mcallister advances inside the box! Garry Mcallister looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.48
Gavin Collins surges forward with the ball. Gavin Collins deftly passes the ball to Stuart Mcallister, releasing him through on goal. Stuart Mcallister rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.54
With imagination, Scott Sullivan picks a pass forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Meiklejohn.
18.54
Richard Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Scott Sullivan collects the pass. Scott Sullivan makes a high pass forward. Stuart Mcallister shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Stuart Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.40
Dominic Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Craig Niven. Craig Niven shoots from distance but is denied by Alex Glass. Excellent save.
39.07
Matt Dickov sees Richard Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Niven but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Mervin Weaver comes in with a late challenge on Richard Davidson. The referee brings Mervin Weaver to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Davidson runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Kilmarnock start the second half!
47.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Davidson laces a through ball forward to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan passes the ball forward to Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
48.35
Paul Niven flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Niven who brings the ball under control. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
49.29
Eduardo Varela flicks a high pass forward. Paul Niven collects the pass. Paul Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
59.12
Paul Niven flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Mcallister who brings the ball under control. Stuart Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
60.55
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made 3 substitutions with Craig Sullivan replacing Richard Mason, Billy McStay replacing Scott Sullivan and Stuart Hopkin replacing John Glass .Kilmarnock have made 3 substitutions with Billy Souness replacing Duncan Cleland, Stuart Morrison replacing Dominic Mckinlay and Gavin Meiklejohn replacing Mervin Weaver .
73.12
Scott Meiklejohn catches Stephen Niven on the ankles. Scott Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Stephen Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.17
From the throw-in, Eduardo Varela picks out Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Niven. Paul Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven passes the ball forward to Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.06
Gavin Collins flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Mcallister comfortably collects the pass. Stuart Mcallister makes a defence splitting pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
79.09
Matt Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy McStay. Billy McStay passes the ball forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven rushes past Craig Telfer! Stephen Niven strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies just off target!
84.53
Gavin Collins hacks Billy Souness from behind! Gavin Collins is shown the yellow card! Billy Souness runs off the knock.
85.58
Billy Souness sees a break and surges forward. Billy Souness plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Niven and advances towards the goal... Billy Souness makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
Gavin Collins makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Collins plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Niven and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gavin Collins shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Kilmarnock
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
24.4%
47.7%
27.9%

Scorers
Gavin Collins 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Collins of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

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

1.Andy Thomson (GK)
6
2.David McNeill (DEF)
6
3.Scott Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Naysmith (DEF)
6
5.Craig Telfer (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Liddell (MID)
6
7.Duncan Cleland (MID)
6
8.Dominic Mckinlay (MID)
7
9.Garry Mcallister (MID)
7
10.Mervin Weaver (ATT)
6
11.Craig Niven (ATT)
7
 
12.Billy Souness (ATT)
6
13.Stuart Morrison (GK)
6
14.Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT)
6