Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 18,014 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
0.00
0-0Ayr United kick off and get the match underway!
2.25
0-0Craig Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
3.08
0-0Craig Mccall sees a break and surges forward. Craig Mccall plays a scrappy one-two with Gianfranco Zanetti and advances towards the goal... Craig Mccall makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Guillermo Moreno reads it well. Excellent keeping!
8.57
0-0Matt Brady darts forward. Matt Brady whips in a cross ball towards John Mason. Emilio Bustamante hacks John Mason from behind! Penalty not given!!
12.37
0-0Pierre Mbamba threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Brand but the linesman indicates offside!
15.27
Matt Hopkin sees Felice Biagioni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felice Biagioni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister plays a quick one-two with Felice Biagioni and rushes in on goal... Garry Mcallister cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
22.08
0-1Gianfranco Zanetti flicks a high pass forward. Hubert Plante holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hubert Plante sees Gianfranco Zanetti just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gianfranco Zanetti shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Guillermo Moreno had no chance!! Goal for Ayr United!
34.12
Alpay Abdullah knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Collins. Craig Collins flicks a high ball forward to Carlton Brand who takes it down. Carlton Brand controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Magnus Moukoko through on goal. Magnus Moukoko tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Guillermo Moreno manages to gather it effortlessly.
36.54
Marcus Charlton sees a break and surges forward. Marcus Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Brand collects the pass. Carlton Brand shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
40.43
Craig Collins flicks a high ball forward to Magnus Moukoko who takes it down. Magnus Moukoko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand plays a one-two with Hubert Plante and rushes in on goal... Carlton Brand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Guillermo Moreno has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.05
0-2Emilio Bustamante catches David Burley on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
49.12
Craig Collins surges forward with the ball. Craig Collins flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Charlton who brings the ball under control. Marcus Charlton shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
55.23
Gavin Rae sees space and advances. Gavin Rae lofts in a cross ball towards David Burley. David Burley makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Andy McStay.
56.42
0-2Gavin Rae takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. David Burley strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
60.55
Matt Brady flicks a high pass forward to John Mason who brings the ball neatly under control. John Mason whips in a cross ball towards Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
61.30
0-2Scott Booth comes in with a late challenge on Hubert Plante. The referee calls over Scott Booth and shows him a yellow card! Hubert Plante carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.09
Matt Brady makes an attacking run forward. Matt Brady edges inside the box! Matt Brady comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
69.21
0-2Gavin Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.46
Craig Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Brand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Brand edges inside the box! Carlton Brand side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Guillermo Moreno.
72.12
Magnus Moukoko flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mccall collects the pass. With great vision, Craig Mccall plays the ball forward to Hubert Plante who has made a great run into the box. Hubert Plante comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.50
Stuart Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Brady. Emilio Bustamante comes in with a late challenge on Matt Brady. Matt Brady appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
81.57
Stuart Johnstone threads a neat ball through to David Burley. David Burley flicks a high ball forward to Matt Brady who takes it down. Matt Brady lofts in a cross ball towards John Mason. John Mason rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Andy McStay manages to keep it out.
84.48
Pierre Mbamba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Guillermo Moreno as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
85.56
0-3Corner kick to Ayr United. Craig Mccall plays it out to the edge of the box. Stuart Johnstone gets to the ball and clears it up field.
89.04
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Scott Booth collects the pass. Scott Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Burley. David Burley plays a scrappy one-two with John Mason and advances towards the goal... David Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Andy McStay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
27%
45.9%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hubert Plante of Ayr United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Guillermo Moreno (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Scott Booth (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Matt Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Brady (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Burley (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Felice Biagioni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy Davidson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Niven (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guido Ambrosino (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy McStay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pierre Mbamba (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Collins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Emilio Bustamante (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Alpay Abdullah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcus Charlton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Mccall (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Magnus Moukoko (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gianfranco Zanetti (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Hubert Plante (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Carlton Brand (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Alex Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diego F. Cohen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pablo Ponce (ATT) | 0 | |