Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     Elgin CityElgin City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John DalglishJ. Dalglish44
G
1captain
G
43Alec GreigA. Greig
David GreigD. Greig46
D
2
D
49Alex HendryA. Hendry
Stuart NaysmithS. Naysmith45
D
captain3
D
42Stuart MccallS. Mccall
Craig CaldwellC. Caldwell43
D
4
D
41Paul MorrisonP. Morrison
Neil HendryN. Hendry42
D
5
D
39Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Callum GallacherC. Gallacher49
M
6
M
51David GemmellD. Gemmell
Billy MasonB. Mason46
M
7
M
43Duncan SullivanD. Sullivan
Scott HendryS. Hendry42
M
8
M
42Garry GreigG. Greig
Matt ClelandM. Cleland42
M
9
A
47Gary YoungG. Young
Neil WhiteN. White50
A
10
A
45Dominic HendersonD. Henderson
Scott JohnstoneS. Johnstone48
A
11
A
38Gavin RitchieG. Ritchie
 
Alec FergusonA. Ferguson46
A
12
M
39David SounessD. Souness
David LawD. Law46
A
13
M
39Alexander JackA. Jack
Paul WhiteP. White40
D
14
M
39Don GlassD. Glass

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Elgin City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Gemmill.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
6.37
Duncan Sullivan threads the ball through to Gary Young. Gary Young shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
9.02
David Gemmell laces a weighted ball forward to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.20
Stuart Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Matt Cleland who takes it down. Matt Cleland makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Cleland shoots from long range. Alec Greig comfortably gets down and covers it.
20.26
Craig Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Hendry collects the pass. Scott Hendry threads a neat ball through to Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone shoots from 25 yards. Alec Greig is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.42
Duncan Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Henderson shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.45
Stuart Mccall threads a neat ball through to Duncan Sullivan. Duncan Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Gary Young who brings the ball under control. Gary Young shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Elgin City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.22
Stuart Mccall catches Scott Hendry on the ankles. The referee calls over Stuart Mccall and shows him a yellow card! Scott Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.53
Garry Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.53
Stuart Naysmith brings the ball forward. Stuart Naysmith sees Neil White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil White shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Elgin City have changed their lineup with David Souness replacing Alex Hendry and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Elgin City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Elgin City kick off the second half!
48.47
Paul Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to David Gemmell. David Gemmell makes a probing pass to Gary Young. Gary Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! John Dalglish has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.42
Elgin City have made a substitution with Don Glass replacing Dominic Henderson .
67.46
David Gemmell hacks Scott Hendry from behind! David Gemmell is given a warning by the referee! Scott Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.05
Billy Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Neil White. Neil White powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
77.20
Elgin City have made a substitution with Alexander Jack replacing Garry Greig .
78.29
Duncan Sullivan makes a probing pass to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
83.46
Billy Mason sees Scott Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
89.21
Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Callum Gallacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Gallacher sees Neil White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Elgin City
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
27.8%
40.5%
31.6%

Scorers
Scott Johnstone 20
Gary Young 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Johnstone of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

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

1.Alec Greig (GK)
6
2.Alex Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Mccall (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Paul Morrison (DEF)
6
5.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6.David Gemmell (MID)
7
7.Duncan Sullivan (MID)
7
8.Garry Greig (MID)
6
9.Gary Young (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Dominic Henderson (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Ritchie (ATT)
6
 
12.David Souness (MID)
6
13.Alexander Jack (MID)
6
14.Don Glass (MID)
6