Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 16,691 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Rahn.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Rahn.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Motherwell kick off!
9.57
0-0Paul Hamilton barges into Giorgio Marino. Paul Hamilton is given a warning by the referee! Giorgio Marino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.55
Daniel Vieira barges into Frederico Alves. Daniel Vieira is warned by the referee! Frederico Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.26
0-0Kelvin Jeffers takes it forward alone. Kelvin Jeffers plays the ball forward to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
14.57
Dominic Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Ward. Kieron Ward changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kieron Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Yacine Barret. Yacine Barret tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.41
0-0Paul Hamilton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary James. With great vision, Gary James plays the ball forward to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.15
0-0Romain Frétard flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Alves collects the pass. Frederico Alves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Laurent Marquet. Excellent save.
20.46
Craig Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino plays a scrappy one-two with Yacine Barret and advances towards the goal... Giorgio Marino looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.43
1-0Kieron Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino deftly passes the ball to Nigel Nicholls, releasing him through on goal. Nigel Nicholls tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nigel Nicholls!
27.13
Gary James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.02
Dominic Meiklejohn decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Meiklejohn advances with the ball. Dominic Meiklejohn rushes past Paul Hamilton! Dominic Meiklejohn shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.33
Kieron Ward brings the ball forward. Kieron Ward shoots from 25 yards. Don Cleland is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.46
Teddy Oliver makes a probing pass to Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
38.32
2-0Showing composure, Gary James picks a pass forward to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Alves. Dominic Meiklejohn barges into Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
39.40
Gary James sees a break and surges forward. Gary James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Meiklejohn.
40.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Vieira plays the ball forward to Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin makes a probing pass to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inverness Caledonian Thistle players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the second half underway!
49.04
Teddy Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Barret controls it well on his chest. Yacine Barret finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.45
3-0Bill Carter catches Giorgio Marino on the ankles. Bill Carter is warned by the referee! Giorgio Marino gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.10
Colin Standing knocks the ball forward to Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Yacine Barret. Yacine Barret muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Don Cleland. Excellent save.
60.18
Kieron Ward makes an attacking run forward. Kieron Ward finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.12
Bill Carter sees space and advances. Bill Carter threads a neat ball through to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.51
Teddy Oliver makes a simple pass to Yacine Barret. Yacine Barret knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.42
Dominic Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Oliver. Teddy Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Barret controls it well on his chest. Yacine Barret runs straight at the defence! Bill Carter hacks Yacine Barret from behind! Yacine Barret appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
66.04
Teddy Oliver threads a neat ball through to Nigel Nicholls. Seeing a gap ahead, Nigel Nicholls plays the ball forward to Giorgio Marino who has made a great run into the box. Giorgio Marino comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
67.08
Craig Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Yacine Barret who brings the ball under control. Yacine Barret knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
69.14
Wes Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Laurent Marquet has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.52
Colin Standing comes in with a late challenge on Simon Szepan. The referee warns Colin Standing to calm down! Simon Szepan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.01
Dominic Meiklejohn sees Teddy Oliver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Oliver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.11
Paul Hamilton catches Colin Standing on the ankles. The referee warns Paul Hamilton again to calm down! Colin Standing runs off the knock.
78.51
Bill Carter barges into Craig Hopkin. The referee brings Bill Carter to one side and gives him another warning! Craig Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.12
Craig Hopkin hits a low pass to Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino shoots from outside the area but somehow Don Cleland manages to keep it out.
81.22
Gary James flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Alves controls it well on his chest. Frederico Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.58
Colin Standing sees space and advances. Colin Standing shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Don Cleland smothers it!
87.32
Kelvin Jeffers flicks a high ball forward to Romain Frétard who takes it down. Romain Frétard sees Arturo Maspero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Maspero shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
89.11
Gary James makes a simple pass to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero skips past Daniel Vieira! Arturo Maspero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Paul Hamilton hits a low pass to Wes Moore. Wes Moore plays the ball forward to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
22.8%
42.4%
34.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kieron Ward of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Laurent Marquet (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Meiklejohn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Andy Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Standing (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Teddy Oliver (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Craig Hopkin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kieron Ward (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Nigel Nicholls (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Yacine Barret (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Giorgio Marino (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Fernando Pinto (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Fernandez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Liddell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Don Cleland (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kelvin Jeffers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bill Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Hamilton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Szepan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romain Frétard (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wes Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gary James (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Arturo Maspero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ashley Bolton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frederico Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Frank Stam (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Carlton (ATT) | 0 | |