Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec GlassA. Glass69
G
1
G
51Don NivenD. Niven
Scott BoothS. Booth73
D
2
D
65Stuart WhiteS. White
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone67
D
3
D
61Robert SchoenmakersR. Schoenmakers
Gavin NivenG. Niven66
D
4
D
58David SeelerD. Seeler
Stuart DickovS. Dickov67
M
5captain
D
57Andy NaysmithA. Naysmith
Matt BradyM. Brady62
M
captain6
M
73Jose AlvarezJ. Alvarez
Andy WhiteA. White61
M
7
M
66Copain JansenC. Jansen
John StrachanJ. Strachan55
M
8
M
63Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Neil MatteoN. Matteo66
A
9
A
69Kevin InglisK. Inglis
Felice BiagioniF. Biagioni61
A
10
A
62Francisco SemedoF. Semedo
Alfredo CalvoA. Calvo52
A
11
A
58Roberto SantosR. Santos
 
Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn64
D
12
M
61Craig BradyC. Brady
Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill62
D
13
M
60Alec WhiteA. White
Callum HansenC. Hansen62
G
14
D
55Dominic ElliottD. Elliott

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 12,267 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Caldwell.


0.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the match underway!
4.35
Felice Biagioni passes the ball forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
8.40
Francisco Semedo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Francisco Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Inglis. Kevin Inglis flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.38
With great vision, Stuart White plays the ball forward to Kevin Inglis. Kevin Inglis shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.52
With some swift thinking, Robert Schoenmakers plays the ball forward to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos plays a one-two with Kevin Inglis and rushes in on goal... Roberto Santos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.07
Kevin Inglis comes in with a very late challenge on Gavin Niven. The referee motions to Kevin Inglis to come over. It's a red card!! Gavin Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.53
With vision, Andy White plays the ball forward to Stuart Dickov. Stuart Dickov rushes past Robert Schoenmakers! Stuart Dickov comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Don Niven manages to gather it effortlessly.
30.26
Copain Jansen makes a simple pass to Francisco Semedo. Francisco Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Booth.
33.43
Robert Schoenmakers flicks a high pass forward. Jose Alvarez collects the pass. Jose Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Semedo collects the pass. Francisco Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Booth.
34.40
John Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Brady. Matt Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.24
Stuart Johnstone receives the ball from a throw-in from Matt Brady. Stuart Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Calvo but the linesman indicates offside!
44.39
Copain Jansen hacks Alfredo Calvo from behind! The referee calls over Copain Jansen and shows him a yellow card! Alfredo Calvo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Stuart Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dickov. Stuart Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Calvo. With great vision, Alfredo Calvo plays the ball forward to Andy White who has made a great run into the box. Andy White cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Alloa Athletic kick off the second half!
48.06
John Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Calvo who takes it down. Alfredo Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Brady but he's offside!
53.24
John Strachan knocks the ball forward to Stuart Dickov. Stuart Dickov threads the ball through to Alfredo Calvo but he's offside!
57.47
Copain Jansen makes a probing pass to Francisco Semedo. Francisco Semedo plays a one-two with Roberto Santos and advances towards the goal... Francisco Semedo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Alec Glass reads it well. Fabulous save!
59.02
John Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Felice Biagioni who brings the ball under control. Felice Biagioni lofts in a cross ball towards John Strachan. John Strachan heads the ball goalwards. Good keeping from Don Niven as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
60.20
John Strachan takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jose Alvarez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
63.30
Matt Brady clumsily knocks into Roberto Santos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.51
Stuart Johnstone hits it upfield. Alfredo Calvo shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Inverness Caledonian Thistle are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
71.48
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are in full control of this game.
72.33
Andy White passes the ball forward to Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.08
Copain Jansen hacks Matt Brady from behind! Copain Jansen is given a warning by the referee! Matt Brady runs off the knock.
77.18
Stephen Hendry makes a probing pass to Francisco Semedo. Francisco Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alec Glass punches it away to safety.
85.42
Stuart Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Santos. The referee brings Stuart Johnstone to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Stuart Johnstone threads a neat ball through to John Strachan. John Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Felice Biagioni controls it well on his chest. Felice Biagioni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Hendry.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

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

Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
19.7%
50%
30.3%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Semedo of Alloa Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Alec Glass (GK)
6
2.Scott Booth (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Niven (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Dickov (MID)
6
6.Matt Brady (MID)yellow card
6
7.Andy White (MID)
6
8.John Strachan (MID)
7
9.Neil Matteo (ATT)
6
10.Felice Biagioni (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Calvo (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Meiklejohn (DEF)
0
13.Kevin Gemmill (DEF)
0
14.Callum Hansen (GK)
0

1.Don Niven (GK)
6
2.Stuart White (DEF)
6
3.Robert Schoenmakers (DEF)
6
4.David Seeler (DEF)
6
5.Andy Naysmith (DEF)
6
6.Jose Alvarez (MID)
6
7.Copain Jansen (MID)yellow card
5
8.Stephen Hendry (MID)
6
9.Kevin Inglis (ATT)red card
3
10.Francisco Semedo (ATT)
7
11.Roberto Santos (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Brady (MID)
0
13.Alec White (MID)
0
14.Dominic Elliott (DEF)
0