Match Report
| Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | | | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alex Glass | A. Glass | ![]() | 41 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 47 | ![]() | Neil Law | N. Law | |||||||||
| Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | ![]() | 46 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 57 | ![]() | Callum Telfer | C. Telfer | |||||||||
| Richard Davidson | R. Davidson | ![]() | 45 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 56 | ![]() | Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Eduardo Varela | E. Varela | ![]() | 39 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 55 | ![]() | David Souness | D. Souness | |||||||||
| Paul Niven | P. Niven | ![]() | 57 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 53 | ![]() | Dietmar Metzler | D. Metzler | |||||||||
| Scott Sullivan | S. Sullivan | ![]() | 54 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 52 | ![]() | Carl Benali | C. Benali | |||||||||
| Richard Mason | R. Mason | ![]() | 40 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 51 | ![]() | Bakary Rösler | B. Rösler | |||||||||
| Gavin Collins | G. Collins | ![]() | 40 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 51 | ![]() | Carl Godber | C. Godber | |||||||||
| John Glass | J. Glass | ![]() | 38 | M | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 56 | ![]() | Andy Law | A. Law | |||||||||
| Stuart Mcallister | S. Mcallister | ![]() | 58 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 54 | ![]() | Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | |||||||||
| Stephen Niven | S. Niven | ![]() | 49 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 51 | ![]() | Gary Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
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| Craig Sullivan | C. Sullivan | ![]() | 48 | A | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | A | 51 | ![]() | Gavin McStay | G. McStay | |||||||||
| Billy McStay | B. McStay | ![]() | 47 | A | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | A | 49 | ![]() | Craig Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Stuart Hopkin | S. Hopkin | ![]() | 38 | D | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | M | 45 | ![]() | Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,671 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Inglis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Inglis.
0.00
The whistle blows and Brechin kick off!
6.46
Richard Davidson makes a strong solo run forward. Richard Davidson plays the ball forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Stephen Niven provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Neil Law!
8.07
Carl Godber threads a neat ball through to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
9.40
Eduardo Varela hits a low pass to John Glass. With imagination, John Glass plays the ball forward to Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Neil Law!
12.16
Showing composure, Bakary Rösler plays the ball forward to Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.34
With vision, Carl Benali laces a through ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.57
Paul Niven flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Niven shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.15
David Souness flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Rösler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bakary Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Andy Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.02
Carl Benali makes a simple pass to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
32.02
Carl Godber threads a neat ball through to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Law but the linesman indicates offside!
33.54
Bakary Rösler decides to run forward with the ball. Bakary Rösler shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
34.13
David Souness passes the ball forward to Carl Godber. Carl Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Glass who gathers it comfortably.
38.46
Matt Dickov powers a long ball forward. Stephen Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.54
Eduardo Varela hits a low pass to Paul Niven. Paul Niven flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Niven shoots from 25 yards but Neil Law is on top of it.
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inverness Caledonian Thistle players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the second half!
49.23
Carl Godber brings the ball forward. Carl Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Henderson but he's offside!
57.38
Carl Godber barges into Scott Sullivan. Carl Godber is shown the yellow card! Scott Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.48
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made 3 substitutions with Craig Sullivan replacing Richard Mason, Billy McStay replacing Scott Sullivan and Stuart Hopkin replacing John Glass .
65.40
Gavin Collins barges into Bakary Rösler. The referee calls over Gavin Collins and shows him a yellow card! Bakary Rösler stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.34
Carl Benali knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.08
Gavin Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Niven connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Neil Law is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.55
David Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Rösler. Bakary Rösler makes a simple pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
75.41
David Souness barges into Stephen Niven. The referee calls over David Souness and warns him to calm down! Stephen Niven runs off the knock.
77.29
Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Gavin McStay replacing David Souness and Craig Mason replacing Carl Godber .
78.38
Billy McStay passes the ball forward to Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister deftly passes the ball to Stephen Niven, releasing him through on goal. Stephen Niven muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
80.38
Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
81.34
Duncan Dalglish plays the ball forward to Bakary Rösler. Bakary Rösler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Greig. Gary Greig shoots from distance but it is miles over!
89.33
Craig Mason makes a simple pass to Andy Law. Andy Law shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
31.5%
44.6%
23.9%
Scorers
| Stephen Niven 67, 78 | Gary Greig 12 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Niven of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Glass (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matt Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Varela (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paul Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gavin Collins (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | John Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Mcallister (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Stephen Niven (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Craig Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Billy McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stuart Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Neil Law (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Callum Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Dalglish (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | David Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Benali (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bakary Rösler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Godber (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | Andy Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Greig (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Gavin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Ferguson (MID) | 0 | |








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