Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     Queen of the SouthQueen of the South
Computer Player Computer Player Adrian Brown Adrian Brown
Guillermo MorenoG. Moreno67
G
1
G
84Elkin MaldonadoE. Maldonado
Scott BoothS. Booth72
D
2
D
79Bruno MoreiraB. Moreira
Matt HopkinM. Hopkin68
D
3
D
78Malte AhrensM. Ahrens
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone67
D
4
D
86Aziz GuillouA. Guillou
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister63
M
5
D
84Andrés YanezA. Yanez
Matt BradyM. Brady61
M
captain6
M
81Steve DefoeS. Defoe
David BurleyD. Burley60
M
7captain
M
88Andy GoughA. Gough
Gavin RaeG. Rae60
M
8
M
83Matt JamesM. James
John MasonJ. Mason68
A
9
A
75Damir MarsigliaD. Marsiglia
Neil MatteoN. Matteo65
A
10
A
78Jakob LangeJ. Lange
Felice BiagioniF. Biagioni60
A
11
A
88Duncan LiddellD. Liddell
 
Billy DavidsonB. Davidson65
G
12
D
85Billy BradyB. Brady
Gavin NivenG. Niven65
D
13
M
82Del BeattieD. Beattie
Guido AmbrosinoG. Ambrosino64
D
14
A
85Scott DalglishS. Dalglish

Red Cross
today's match is sponsored by Red Cross
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 18,150 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Elliott.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the match!
8.57
Matt James passes the ball forward to Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange knocks the ball forward to Steve Defoe but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.50
Scott Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Brady. Matt Brady knocks the ball forward to John Mason. John Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Elkin Maldonado!
15.14
Stuart Johnstone brings the ball forward. Stuart Johnstone makes a simple pass to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo shoots from long range. Solid save from Elkin Maldonado.
16.20
Andy Gough flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Lange who takes it down. Jakob Lange tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.36
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are in full control of this game.
21.20
Matt James knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Gough. Andy Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.41
Andrés Yanez chips the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James threads the ball through to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queen of the South!
32.02
Matt James makes a run forward as Aziz Guillou takes the throw-in. Matt James skillfully chests the ball down. With some swift thinking, Matt James plays the ball forward to Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Guillermo Moreno.
42.43
Andy Gough makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Gough edges inside the box! Andy Gough side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Matt Hopkin sees Stuart Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Queen of the South kick off and get the second half underway!
48.48
Malte Ahrens sees a break and surges forward. Malte Ahrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.03
Andy Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.19
Damir Marsiglia knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange makes a convincing header but somehow Stuart Johnstone happens to be in the right place to block it.
60.25
Matt James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Guillermo Moreno!
65.26
Malte Ahrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Gough. Andy Gough passes the ball forward to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.32
Andy Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
72.36
Jakob Lange deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Guillermo Moreno keeps it out!
78.37
Malte Ahrens breaks forward. Malte Ahrens advances with the ball. Malte Ahrens whips in a cross ball towards Steve Defoe. Steve Defoe gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.14
Andrés Yanez makes an attacking run forward. Andrés Yanez knocks in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
89.35
Neil Matteo barges into Andrés Yanez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andrés Yanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Queen of the South
Goals
0
7
Shots on Target
2
11
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
36.2%
43.5%
20.3%

Scorers
Matt James 21, 65, 84
Damir Marsiglia 24
Andy Gough 42
Duncan Liddell 53
Steve Defoe 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt James of Queen of the South

Match Ratings
1.Guillermo Moreno (GK)
6
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)yellow card
6
11.Felice Biagioni (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Davidson (GK)
0
13.Gavin Niven (DEF)
0
14.Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
0

1.Elkin Maldonado (GK)
6
2.Bruno Moreira (DEF)
6
3.Malte Ahrens (DEF)
7
4.Aziz Guillou (DEF)
6
5.Andrés Yanez (DEF)
6
6.Steve Defoe (MID)goal scored
7
7.Andy Gough (MID)goal scored
8
8.Matt James (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Damir Marsiglia (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Jakob Lange (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Liddell (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Billy Brady (DEF)
0
13.Del Beattie (MID)
0
14.Scott Dalglish (ATT)
0