Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 2,792 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0Alloa Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.51
0-0Scott Inglis threads a neat ball through to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.35
0-1Fernando Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Billy McCoist controls it well on his chest. Billy McCoist plays a one-two with Alex McStay and advances towards the goal... Billy McCoist rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.07
0-1Scott Hendry barges into Alessio Ruotolo. The referee warns Scott Hendry to calm down! Alessio Ruotolo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.56
0-1Matt Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Scott Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Johnstone shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.36
0-1Alex Thomson clumsily knocks into Billy Mason. Alex Thomson is given a warning by the referee! Billy Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.35
Alex Thomson threads a neat ball through to Fernando Teixeira. Fernando Teixeira makes a probing pass to Alex McStay. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Hendry.
44.55
Alex Brady flicks a high pass forward to Billy McCoist who brings the ball under control. Billy McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic have changed their lineup with Damien Sinclair replacing Luigi Ravanelli, Gary Ferguson replacing Fernando Teixeira and Matt Ritchie replacing Alex McStay.
45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the second half!
47.26
0-2Billy McCoist barges into David Greig. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.38
Billy Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.54
0-2Callum Gallacher makes a probing pass to Neil White. Neil White shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
61.23
Billy Mason passes the ball forward to Neil White. Neil White shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.50
Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Billy Mason who brings the ball under control. Billy Mason knocks the ball forward to Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.37
Matt Cleland threads the ball through to Neil White. Neil White shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Elliott smothers it!
73.13
Billy Mason threads the ball through to Neil White. Neil White finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
77.24
Matt Cleland catches Alessio Ruotolo on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Cleland and shows him a yellow card! Alessio Ruotolo runs off the knock.
78.42
Callum Gallacher clumsily knocks into Scott Inglis. The referee calls over Callum Gallacher and shows him a yellow card! Scott Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.48
Craig Caldwell decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Caldwell makes a simple pass to Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Booth.
81.22
Callum Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil White. Neil White finds some space and shoots from distance. Stuart Elliott effortlessly gets down and covers it.
89.46
Alex Brady passes the ball forward to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
David Greig knocks the ball forward to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
27.5%
47.8%
24.6%
Scorers
| Billy McCoist 14 Alex McStay 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy McCoist of Alloa Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Dalglish (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Caldwell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Neil Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Gallacher (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Billy Mason (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Hendry (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Matt Cleland (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Neil White (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Scott Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alec Ferguson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Law (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul White (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stuart Elliott (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luigi Ravanelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Thomson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alessio Ruotolo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fernando Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Richard Morton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy McCoist (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Alex McStay (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Damien Sinclair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gary Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Matt Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |