Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro CarmonaP. Carmona68
G
1
G
72Stuart StrachanS. Strachan
Jose FerrerJ. Ferrer74
D
2captain
D
65Diaw RamoraD. Ramora
Moussa TomczykM. Tomczyk68
D
3
D
65Garry HansenG. Hansen
Garry McinnesG. Mcinnes67
D
4
D
63John McNeillJ. McNeill
Andy WhiteA. White66
D
5
M
64Hugo CabreraH. Cabrera
Marin NeguraM. Negura64
D
6
M
56Richard MorrisonR. Morrison
Callum BurleyC. Burley78
M
7
M
50Danny MccannD. Mccann
Arnauld SirotiA. Siroti73
M
8
M
43Anton ThieleA. Thiele
James MacleanJ. Maclean75
A
9
A
73Neil MortonN. Morton
Lars StiepermannL. Stiepermann73
A
captain10
A
64Dale HallD. Hall
Des SherwoodD. Sherwood68
A
11
A
62John CooperJ. Cooper
 
Winston WiekensW. Wiekens68
A
12
G
67Callum SullivanC. Sullivan
Adolfo GaladamesA. Galadames68
A
13
D
62Nigel ClemenceN. Clemence
Kevin AllachK. Allach51
M
14
A
59Paul WhiteP. White

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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 16,866 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rubio.


0.00
Motherwell get the match underway!
4.29
With a delightful solo run, Anton Thiele stretches the opposition's defence. Anton Thiele finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
6.11
Callum Burley sees James Maclean in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Maclean passes the ball forward but Des Sherwood is offside!
20.02
Arnauld Siroti knocks the ball forward to Callum Burley. Callum Burley passes the ball forward to Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Siroti. Arnauld Siroti rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Stuart Strachan didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.22
Danny Mccann hacks Arnauld Siroti from behind! Danny Mccann is warned by the referee! Arnauld Siroti grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.05
Moussa Tomczyk sees a break and surges forward. Moussa Tomczyk flicks a high pass forward to James Maclean who brings the ball under control. James Maclean tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Stuart Strachan. What a save!
26.13
Marin Negura gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Arnauld Siroti makes a probing pass between the defence to Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lars Stiepermann!
30.05
Arnauld Siroti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Maclean. James Maclean sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.16
Neil Morton catches Marin Negura on the ankles. Neil Morton is given a warning by the referee! Marin Negura stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.09
Callum Burley makes a probing pass to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood deftly passes the ball to Lars Stiepermann, releasing him through on goal. Lars Stiepermann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
John McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Diaw Ramora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With imagination, Diaw Ramora plays the ball forward to Danny Mccann. Danny Mccann shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
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.

45.00
The second half starts with Inverness Caledonian Thistle kicking off!
47.55
Danny Mccann knocks the ball forward to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
49.18
Danny Mccann passes the ball forward to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison deftly passes the ball to Neil Morton, releasing him through on goal. Neil Morton comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Pedro Carmona manages to gather it comfortably.
51.19
Callum Burley comes in with a late challenge on Diaw Ramora. The referee calls over Callum Burley and shows him a yellow card! Diaw Ramora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.25
Moussa Tomczyk hits a low pass to Andy White. Andy White chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Siroti. Arnauld Siroti shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.44
Richard Morrison runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Morrison shoots from 20 yards but Pedro Carmona is on top of it.
57.51
With vision, Jose Ferrer plays the ball forward to Arnauld Siroti. Arnauld Siroti sees Lars Stiepermann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Stiepermann shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Stuart Strachan.
65.42
Richard Morrison runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Mccann. Danny Mccann powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.52
Anton Thiele flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Hugo Cabrera shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.46
Motherwell have made a substitution with Kevin Allach replacing Andy White .
79.57
Arnauld Siroti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann beats his man to it with a header. Stuart Strachan gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
83.25
Arnauld Siroti threads a neat ball through to Callum Burley. Callum Burley shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.28
Danny Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Richard Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
87.24
Marin Negura hits a low pass to Arnauld Siroti. Arnauld Siroti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Stiepermann but the linesman indicates offside!
89.23
Arnauld Siroti hits a low pass to Callum Burley. Callum Burley whips in a cross ball towards James Maclean. James Maclean finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Garry Hansen steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
28.1%
43.8%
28.1%

Scorers
Lars Stiepermann 26, 39
Danny Mccann 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lars Stiepermann of Motherwell

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Carmona (GK)
6
2.Jose Ferrer (DEF)
6
3.Moussa Tomczyk (DEF)
6
4.Garry Mcinnes (DEF)
6
5.Andy White (DEF)
6
6.Marin Negura (DEF)
6
7.Callum Burley (MID)yellow card
6
8.Arnauld Siroti (MID)
8
9.James Maclean (ATT)
6
10.Lars Stiepermann (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Des Sherwood (ATT)
6
 
12.Winston Wiekens (ATT)
0
13.Adolfo Galadames (ATT)
0
14.Kevin Allach (MID)
6

1.Stuart Strachan (GK)
7
2.Diaw Ramora (DEF)
6
3.Garry Hansen (DEF)
6
4.John McNeill (DEF)
7
5.Hugo Cabrera (MID)
6
6.Richard Morrison (MID)
7
7.Danny Mccann (MID)goal scored
7
8.Anton Thiele (MID)
6
9.Neil Morton (ATT)
6
10.Dale Hall (ATT)
6
11.John Cooper (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Sullivan (GK)
0
13.Nigel Clemence (DEF)
0
14.Paul White (ATT)
0