Match Report


St MirrenSt Mirren     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Sean Clayton Sean Clayton Computer Player Computer Player
Neil McallisterN. Mcallister73
G
1
G
67Guillermo MorenoG. Moreno
Don ClelandD. Cleland71
D
2
D
72Scott BoothS. Booth
Andy SounessA. Souness73
D
captain3
D
68Matt HopkinM. Hopkin
Stuart BarrettS. Barrett66
D
4
D
67Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone
Carl CroftC. Croft74
D
5
M
63Garry McallisterG. Mcallister
Dale LawtonD. Lawton67
M
6captain
M
61Matt BradyM. Brady
Jacob GascoigneJ. Gascoigne74
M
7
M
60David BurleyD. Burley
Don LiddellD. Liddell78
M
8
M
60Gavin RaeG. Rae
Garry MasonG. Mason77
A
9
A
68John MasonJ. Mason
Martin HallM. Hall73
A
10
A
65Neil MatteoN. Matteo
Dale SimonsenD. Simonsen77
A
11
A
60Felice BiagioniF. Biagioni
 
Chris WatersC. Waters58
M
12
G
65Billy DavidsonB. Davidson
Seth BeckhamS. Beckham45
G
13
D
65Gavin NivenG. Niven
Colin HendryC. Hendry70
A
14
D
64Guido AmbrosinoG. Ambrosino

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 18,860 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren 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 Billy Matteo.


0.00
The first half starts with St Mirren kicking off!
3.23
Andy Souness punts the ball hopefully upfield. Dale Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Guillermo Moreno.
8.04
Matt Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni kicks a strong pass forward to John Mason but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.12
Don Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Dale Simonsen but he's offside!
12.38
Matt Brady threads a neat ball through to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo plays a one-two with Garry Mcallister and rushes in on goal... Neil Matteo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Neil Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
14.18
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hopkin easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Hopkin sees Matt Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Brady makes a defence splitting pass to John Mason. John Mason shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.04
Jacob Gascoigne makes an attacking run forward. Jacob Gascoigne puts a great ball through. Dale Simonsen runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
21.20
Matt Hopkin receives the ball from a throw-in from Scott Booth. Matt Hopkin gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Felice Biagioni shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Neil Mcallister manages to gather it.
27.42
Don Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Dale Lawton collects the pass. Dale Lawton whips in a cross ball towards Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Don Liddell plays the ball forward to Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Guillermo Moreno!
34.14
Jacob Gascoigne hacks Neil Matteo from behind! The referee calls over Jacob Gascoigne and shows him a yellow card! Neil Matteo runs off the knock.
38.20
Carl Croft plays the ball forward to Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Mason. Stuart Johnstone catches Garry Mason on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
42.07
Jacob Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Mason. Garry Mason whips in a cross ball towards Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren 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!
53.34
Stuart Barrett passes the ball forward to Don Liddell. Don Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
54.19
Stuart Johnstone barges into Garry Mason. The referee warns Stuart Johnstone to calm down! Garry Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.03
Stuart Johnstone makes a probing pass to Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni knocks the ball forward to Matt Brady. Matt Brady finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Neil Mcallister smothers it!
57.57
Matt Brady clumsily knocks into Carl Croft. The referee brings Matt Brady to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Croft gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.48
Don Liddell makes a beautiful solo run. Don Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Hall. With a superhuman jump, Martin Hall connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Guillermo Moreno is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.39
Andy Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.10
Felice Biagioni hacks Andy Souness from behind! Felice Biagioni is shown the yellow card! Andy Souness grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.47
Don Cleland threads the ball through to Dale Lawton. Dale Lawton knocks the ball forward to Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Martin Hall. Martin Hall makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.37
Don Liddell flicks a high ball forward to Dale Simonsen who takes it down. Dale Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.33
Garry Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Neil Matteo who brings the ball under control. Neil Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
87.52
John Mason knocks the ball forward to David Burley. David Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Neil Matteo provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Fantastic reactions from Andy Souness blocks the shot!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

St Mirren

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.8%
42.3%
31%

Scorers
Dale Simonsen 27
Martin Hall 59, 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Hall of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.Neil Mcallister (GK)
7
2.Don Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Andy Souness (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Barrett (DEF)
6
5.Carl Croft (DEF)
6
6.Dale Lawton (MID)
7
7.Jacob Gascoigne (MID)yellow card
6
8.Don Liddell (MID)
8
9.Garry Mason (ATT)
6
10.Martin Hall (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Dale Simonsen (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Chris Waters (MID)
0
13.Seth Beckham (GK)
0
14.Colin Hendry (ATT)
0

1.Guillermo Moreno (GK)
7
2.Scott Booth (DEF)
6
3.Matt Hopkin (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Garry Mcallister (MID)
6
6.Matt Brady (MID)
6
7.David Burley (MID)
6
8.Gavin Rae (MID)
6
9.John Mason (ATT)
6
10.Neil Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Felice Biagioni (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Billy Davidson (GK)
0
13.Gavin Niven (DEF)
0
14.Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
0