Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Thomas Smith Thomas Smith
Stuart StrachanS. Strachan72
G
1
G
68Pedro VelosoP. Veloso
Tommaso BaldiniT. Baldini72
D
captain2
D
69Gavin HendryG. Hendry
Diaw RamoraD. Ramora65
D
3
D
68Gary MccallG. Mccall
Garry HansenG. Hansen65
D
4
D
64Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone
Hugo CabreraH. Cabrera64
M
5
M
70Ralph OwenR. Owen
Richard MorrisonR. Morrison56
M
6
M
71Flavio MazziF. Mazzi
Danny MccannD. Mccann51
M
7
M
68Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Anton ThieleA. Thiele43
M
8
M
69Andy ThomsonA. Thomson
Neil MortonN. Morton73
A
9captain
A
75Matt DickovM. Dickov
Dale HallD. Hall65
A
10
A
71Scott YoungS. Young
Anton WillA. Will65
A
11
A
63Alec ElliottA. Elliott
 
Callum SullivanC. Sullivan67
G
12
A
65Paul McCoistP. McCoist
John McNeillJ. McNeill63
D
13
M
53Colin MatteoC. Matteo
John CooperJ. Cooper62
A
14
A
55Neil ClelandN. Cleland

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 18,675 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Alloa Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Mendes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the match underway!
3.34
Flavio Mazzi laces a through ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.55
Gavin Hendry barges into Danny Mccann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Mccann stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.30
Tommaso Baldini flicks a high pass forward. Danny Mccann collects the pass. Danny Mccann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Danny Mccann!
9.11
Gary McNeill makes a simple pass to Flavio Mazzi. Flavio Mazzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.22
Colin Johnstone makes an attacking run forward. Colin Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Some good footwork from Scott Young provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
16.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Morrison laces a weighted ball forward to Dale Hall. Dale Hall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Pedro Veloso. Excellent save.
18.23
Richard Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Anton Will who takes it down. Anton Will skips past Gavin Hendry! Anton Will takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.03
Colin Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young plays a one-two with Flavio Mazzi and rushes in on goal... Scott Young rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Stuart Strachan manages to gather it.
27.58
Scott Young barges into Diaw Ramora. Scott Young is shown the yellow card! Diaw Ramora carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.17
Gary McNeill sees Flavio Mazzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Flavio Mazzi takes it forward alone. Flavio Mazzi lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.31
Diaw Ramora flicks a high pass forward to Richard Morrison who brings the ball under control. Richard Morrison knocks the ball forward to Neil Morton. Neil Morton puts a great ball through. Anton Will runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.24
Tommaso Baldini clumsily knocks into Andy Thomson. The referee calls over Tommaso Baldini and warns him to calm down! Andy Thomson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic get the second half underway!
49.06
Richard Morrison threads a neat ball through to Neil Morton. Neil Morton finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Pedro Veloso manages to gather it.
51.39
With imagination, Danny Mccann plays the ball forward to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
53.52
Danny Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Hall. Dale Hall whips in a cross ball towards Anton Will. Anton Will connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.52
Gary Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Alec Elliott collects the pass. Alec Elliott shoots from 20 yards but somehow Stuart Strachan manages to keep it out.
60.57
Ralph Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young skips past Tommaso Baldini! Some good footwork from Scott Young provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.20
Ralph Owen flicks a high pass forward to Alec Elliott who brings the ball under control. Alec Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov skips past Tommaso Baldini! Tommaso Baldini hacks Matt Dickov from behind! Matt Dickov appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
65.58
Gary Mccall threads a neat ball through to Scott Young. Scott Young plays a one-two with Alec Elliott and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Scott Young provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It curls slightly but is blocked by Garry Hansen.
66.15
Colin Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Scott Young collects the pass. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Stuart Strachan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.37
Hugo Cabrera chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Thiele. Anton Thiele flicks a high pass forward. Dale Hall controls it well on his chest. Dale Hall shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
72.24
Neil Morton comes in with a late challenge on Flavio Mazzi. Neil Morton is warned by the referee! Flavio Mazzi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.33
Gary Mccall barges into Neil Morton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Morton runs off the knock.
78.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Hendry plays the ball forward to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Flavio Mazzi collects the pass. Flavio Mazzi deftly passes the ball to Andy Thomson, releasing him through on goal. Andy Thomson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Strachan with no chance!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
81.55
With great vision, Flavio Mazzi plays the ball forward to Ralph Owen. Ralph Owen flicks a high pass forward. Alec Elliott collects the pass. Alec Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Scott Young controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Scott Young cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.52
Diaw Ramora runs straight at the opposition's defence. Diaw Ramora shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
84.40
Ralph Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov runs straight at the defence! Matt Dickov muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.24
Hugo Cabrera flicks a high ball forward to Dale Hall who takes it down. Dale Hall shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.40
With a delightful solo run, Richard Morrison stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Hugo Cabrera chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Hall. Dale Hall shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Alloa Athletic
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
31.2%
42.5%
26.2%

Scorers
Danny Mccann 6
Anton Will 54
Matt Dickov 9, 84
Alec Elliott 34, 66
Andy Thomson 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Dickov of Alloa Athletic

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

1.Pedro Veloso (GK)
6
2.Gavin Hendry (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Gary Mccall (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Colin Johnstone (DEF)
7
5.Ralph Owen (MID)
7
6.Flavio Mazzi (MID)
8
7.Gary McNeill (MID)
6
8.Andy Thomson (MID)goal scored
7
9.Matt Dickov (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Scott Young (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Alec Elliott (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Paul McCoist (ATT)
0
13.Colin Matteo (MID)
0
14.Neil Cleland (ATT)
0