Match Report


Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Silvio LimaS. Lima66
G
1
G
72Stuart StrachanS. Strachan
Chritophe LaslandesC. Laslandes70
D
2captain
D
65Diaw RamoraD. Ramora
Callum McNeillC. McNeill70
D
3
D
65Garry HansenG. Hansen
Albert CalvoA. Calvo69
D
4
D
63John McNeillJ. McNeill
Julian HierroJ. Hierro67
D
captain5
M
64Hugo CabreraH. Cabrera
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan72
M
6
M
56Richard MorrisonR. Morrison
Stanley SmitheS. Smithe69
M
7
M
51Danny MccannD. Mccann
Jeremy LevintskyJ. Levintsky69
M
8
M
43Anton ThieleA. Thiele
Nicolas ZimmermannN. Zimmermann74
A
9
A
73Neil MortonN. Morton
Alun ShiltonA. Shilton71
A
10
A
65Dale HallD. Hall
Mike NewbyM. Newby70
A
11
A
65Anton WillA. Will
 
Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay70
A
12
G
67Callum SullivanC. Sullivan
Ross SharpeR. Sharpe66
M
13
D
62Nigel ClemenceN. Clemence
Patrick LaverP. Laver66
D
14
A
62John CooperJ. Cooper

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 15,051 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Young.


0.00
The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian kick off!
3.06
Richard Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Will. Anton Will knocks the ball forward, putting Neil Morton through on goal. Neil Morton rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.31
Danny Mccann plays the ball forward to Dale Hall. Dale Hall shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
8.59
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Mike Newby collects the pass. Mike Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.00
Garry Hansen threads a neat ball through to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Thiele. Anton Thiele shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
12.50
With vision, Dale Hall plays the ball forward to Neil Morton. Neil Morton shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Silvio Lima.
14.41
Anton Thiele takes a quick corner, playing it short to Dale Hall. Chritophe Laslandes steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
15.13
John McNeill makes a strong solo run forward. John McNeill runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.24
Kevin Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
20.59
Callum McNeill laces a through ball forward to Mike Newby. Mike Newby threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nicolas Zimmermann. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nicolas Zimmermann provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Stuart Strachan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.49
Julian Hierro knocks the ball forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Stuart Strachan!
26.17
Nicolas Zimmermann sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Zimmermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Newby but the linesman indicates offside!
27.43
Seeing Albert Calvo's run, Julian Hierro quickly throws the ball into his path. Albert Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Strachan controls it well on his chest. Kevin Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.52
John McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Alun Shilton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Shilton runs off the knock.
44.16
Jeremy Levintsky flicks a high pass forward to Mike Newby who brings the ball under control. Mike Newby runs straight at the defence! Mike Newby shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball bounces but comes off Diaw Ramora and goes wide.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Jeremy Levintsky kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Dale Hall gets to the ball and clears it up field.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian 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!
47.46
Richard Morrison makes a simple pass to Anton Thiele. Anton Thiele knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Hall. Dale Hall connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
48.39
Danny Mccann threads a neat ball through to Anton Will. Anton Will sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.39
Kevin Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
55.57
Kevin Strachan sees Alun Shilton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alun Shilton knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Newby. Mike Newby knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
60.32
Albert Calvo knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton makes a looping header on goal but Stuart Strachan reads it well. Great keeping!
66.42
Hugo Cabrera hits a low pass to Anton Will. Anton Will sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.47
Callum McNeill makes a simple pass to Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe makes a probing pass to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton puts a great ball through. Mike Newby runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.51
Chritophe Laslandes flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Newby. Mike Newby plays a quick one-two with Kevin Strachan and rushes in on goal... Mike Newby tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.54
Heart of Midlothian are in full control of this game.
77.57
Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Kevin Mckinlay replacing Callum McNeill .
81.31
Kevin Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan makes a simple pass to Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann plays a one-two with Kevin Strachan and advances towards the goal... Nicolas Zimmermann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Heart of Midlothian

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
28.4%
40.5%
31.1%

Scorers
Nicolas Zimmermann 21
Kevin Strachan 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Strachan of Heart of Midlothian

Match Ratings
1.Silvio Lima (GK)
6
2.Chritophe Laslandes (DEF)
6
3.Callum McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Albert Calvo (DEF)
6
5.Julian Hierro (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)goal scored
10
7.Stanley Smithe (MID)
6
8.Jeremy Levintsky (MID)
6
9.Nicolas Zimmermann (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Alun Shilton (ATT)
6
11.Mike Newby (ATT)
7
 
12.Kevin Mckinlay (ATT)
6
13.Ross Sharpe (MID)
0
14.Patrick Laver (DEF)
0

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