Match Report


MontroseMontrose     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy BradyA. Brady51
G
1
G
44John DalglishJ. Dalglish
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith45
D
2
D
46David GreigD. Greig
Neil LawN. Law44
D
3captain
D
45Stuart NaysmithS. Naysmith
John DalglishJ. Dalglish40
D
4
D
43Craig CaldwellC. Caldwell
Craig SounessC. Souness36
D
5
D
42Neil HendryN. Hendry
Scott BoothS. Booth47
M
captain6
M
49Callum GallacherC. Gallacher
Colin McCoistC. McCoist45
M
7
M
46Billy MasonB. Mason
Gavin CollinsG. Collins42
M
8
M
42Scott HendryS. Hendry
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan41
M
9
M
35Billy HendryB. Hendry
Paul BurleyP. Burley56
A
10
A
50Neil WhiteN. White
Andy RitchieA. Ritchie44
A
11
A
48Scott JohnstoneS. Johnstone
 
Colin ClelandC. Cleland44
G
12
A
46Alec FergusonA. Ferguson
Alex MckinlayA. Mckinlay43
A
13
A
46David LawD. Law
Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson43
A
14
D
40Paul WhiteP. White

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 2,665 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montrose and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.


0.00
Montrose kick off!
3.14
Scott Booth threads a neat ball through to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Greig.
14.42
Callum Gallacher hacks Kevin Strachan from behind! The referee warns Callum Gallacher to calm down! Kevin Strachan runs off the knock.
16.50
John Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins threads a neat ball through to Paul Burley. Paul Burley knocks the ball forward, putting Andy Ritchie through on goal. Andy Ritchie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
18.12
Garry Naysmith takes it forward alone. Garry Naysmith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garry Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Dalglish with no chance!! Goal for Montrose!
24.23
Billy Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Neil White. Neil White muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.36
Stuart Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Billy Mason. Billy Mason threads a neat ball through to Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
34.50
Neil Hendry receives the ball from a throw-in from Craig Caldwell. Neil Hendry brings the ball forward. Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Scott Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
36.18
Stuart Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Callum Gallacher shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.17
Callum Gallacher passes the ball forward to Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Neil White. Neil White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.45
Craig Souness advances with the ball. Craig Souness makes a simple pass to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Montrose players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Inverness Caledonian Thistle kicking off!
49.19
Craig Caldwell breaks forward. Craig Caldwell passes the ball forward to Neil White. Neil White shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Andy Brady smothers it!
53.53
Neil Law knocks the ball forward to Scott Booth. Scott Booth flicks a high pass forward. Paul Burley controls it well on his chest. Paul Burley cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Paul Burley provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.41
Scott Booth barges into Scott Hendry. Scott Booth is warned by the referee! Scott Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.26
Gavin Collins runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Collins whips in a cross ball towards Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
61.53
With great vision, Billy Mason plays the ball forward to Neil White. Neil White plays a one-two with Scott Johnstone and advances towards the goal... Neil White makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.58
Colin McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Burley. Paul Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.24
Scott Hendry makes a probing pass to Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
83.01
Scott Booth threads a neat ball through to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Caldwell.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Montrose

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
29.3%
40.2%
30.4%

Scorers
Andy Ritchie 18
Neil White 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil White of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Andy Brady (GK)
6
2.Garry Naysmith (DEF)
8
3.Neil Law (DEF)
7
4.John Dalglish (DEF)
6
5.Craig Souness (DEF)
7
6.Scott Booth (MID)
6
7.Colin McCoist (MID)
6
8.Gavin Collins (MID)
8
9.Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
10.Paul Burley (ATT)
7
11.Andy Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Colin Cleland (GK)
0
13.Alex Mckinlay (ATT)
0
14.Stephen Ferguson (ATT)
0

1.John Dalglish (GK)
6
2.David Greig (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Naysmith (DEF)
7
4.Craig Caldwell (DEF)
7
5.Neil Hendry (DEF)
6
6.Callum Gallacher (MID)
6
7.Billy Mason (MID)
8
8.Scott Hendry (MID)
6
9.Billy Hendry (MID)
6
10.Neil White (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Scott Johnstone (ATT)
8
 
12.Alec Ferguson (ATT)
0
13.David Law (ATT)
0
14.Paul White (DEF)
0