Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 4,901 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Arbroath get the match underway!
2.02
Gary Mccall makes a probing pass to Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Law.
3.59
Richard Niven lofts the ball long. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
4.33
Alec Liddell makes a probing pass to Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.53
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Arbroath's defence.
12.11
Alec Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Johnstone. Garry Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.00
Alex Mcinnes brings the ball forward. Alex Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Law who gathers it comfortably.
15.40
Richard Niven brings the ball forward. Richard Niven surges forward with the ball. Richard Niven shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.28
Colin Liddell makes a simple pass to Scott Young. Scott Young shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.29
Alex Mcinnes makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Matteo.
21.04
Richard Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Morrison.
22.44
Craig Henderson barges into Stuart Brady. The referee calls over Craig Henderson and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Brady hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.05
Colin Johnstone sees space and advances. Colin Johnstone shoots from distance. Paul Thomson easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the second half!
51.35
Richard Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Domenico Kanoute. Domenico Kanoute shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.14
Don Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Johnstone. Garry Johnstone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.55
Fredrik Moncur kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Liddell. Alec Liddell passes the ball forward to Garry Johnstone. Garry Johnstone shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.00
Arbroath are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Inverness Caledonian Thistle's defence.
67.52
Craig Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.13
Alex Mcinnes threads the ball through to Garry Johnstone. Garry Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.31
Alec Liddell knocks the ball forward to Garry Johnstone. Garry Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.15
Callum Matteo clumsily knocks into Garry Johnstone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.06
Fredrik Moncur makes a probing pass to Alec Liddell. Alec Liddell surges forward with the ball. Alec Liddell shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.21
Craig Henderson knocks the ball forward to Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Morrison.
84.32
Callum Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Young. Alex Young chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Law.
87.46
Colin Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.00
Alec Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Johnstone. Garry Johnstone makes a probing pass to Stuart Brady but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Alec Liddell of Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
29.9%
46%
24.1%