Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec GlassA. Glass69
G
1
G
72Craig HopkinC. Hopkin
Scott BoothS. Booth73
D
2
D
61Victor RomeroV. Romero
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone67
D
3
D
61Paul BurleyP. Burley
Gavin NivenG. Niven66
D
4
D
58Rodrigo SantosR. Santos
Stuart DickovS. Dickov67
M
5
D
57Don McGroryD. McGrory
Matt BradyM. Brady62
M
captain6
M
70Scott McinnesS. Mcinnes
Andy WhiteA. White61
M
7
M
66Neil CampbellN. Campbell
John StrachanJ. Strachan55
M
8captain
M
62Matt BoothM. Booth
Neil MatteoN. Matteo67
A
9
M
60Francisco PirriF. Pirri
Felice BiagioniF. Biagioni61
A
10
A
59Kamal ChalierK. Chalier
Alfredo CalvoA. Calvo52
A
11
A
54Paul GallacherP. Gallacher
 
Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn64
D
12
M
56Callum LawC. Law
Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill62
D
13
D
54Matt MatteoM. Matteo
Callum HansenC. Hansen62
G
14
D
53Dominic SounessD. Souness

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 12,004 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.


0.00
Hibernian kick off and get the first half underway!
8.02
Paul Gallacher hacks Scott Booth from behind! The referee calls over Paul Gallacher and shows him a yellow card! Scott Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.05
Don McGrory knocks the ball forward to Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Alec Glass.
10.15
It's a corner kick. Neil Campbell loops the ball in to towards the near post. Alec Glass scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
12.29
Paul Burley threads the ball through to Paul Gallacher. Paul Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.42
Neil Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gallacher. Paul Gallacher shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.24
Scott Booth makes a simple pass to Matt Brady. Matt Brady flicks a high pass forward to Andy White who brings the ball under control. Andy White plays a quick one-two with Stuart Dickov and rushes in on goal... Andy White shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
22.05
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Felice Biagioni collects the pass. Felice Biagioni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Calvo. Alfredo Calvo skips past Rodrigo Santos! Alfredo Calvo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.26
Matt Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Brady. Matt Brady connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.55
Neil Campbell makes a simple pass to Matt Booth. Matt Booth shoots from long range. It's there!! Alec Glass has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.33
Matt Booth makes a simple pass to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Booth.
33.21
Paul Burley makes a simple pass to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.09
Scott Mcinnes sees Paul Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
44.31
Neil Matteo catches Neil Campbell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Campbell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the second half underway!
57.43
Felice Biagioni passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alfredo Calvo. Alfredo Calvo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Craig Hopkin gets down and covers it.
59.10
Stuart Dickov makes a simple pass to Matt Brady. Matt Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felice Biagioni but the linesman indicates offside!
63.03
Scott Booth passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alfredo Calvo. Alfredo Calvo makes a great pass forward. Stuart Dickov sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
65.10
Rodrigo Santos barges into Matt Brady. Rodrigo Santos is warned by the referee! Matt Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.12
Francisco Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Matt Brady. Francisco Pirri is shown the yellow card! Matt Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.44
Rodrigo Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Pirri. With a delightful solo run, Francisco Pirri stretches the opposition's defence. Francisco Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Gallacher. Paul Gallacher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
71.03
Paul Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Scott Booth. Paul Gallacher is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Scott Booth carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.18
Matt Brady catches Victor Romero on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Victor Romero runs off the knock.
77.39
Hibernian have made a substitution with Matt Matteo replacing Scott Mcinnes .
78.41
Neil Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
81.38
Kamal Chalier makes a probing pass to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Hibernian
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
34.3%
44.8%
20.9%

Scorers
Kamal Chalier 12
Matt Booth 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kamal Chalier of Hibernian

Match Ratings
1.Alec Glass (GK)
6
2.Scott Booth (DEF)
7
3.Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Niven (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Dickov (MID)
6
6.Matt Brady (MID)yellow card
5
7.Andy White (MID)
6
8.John Strachan (MID)
6
9.Neil Matteo (ATT)yellow card
5
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.Craig Hopkin (GK)
6
2.Victor Romero (DEF)
6
3.Paul Burley (DEF)
6
4.Rodrigo Santos (DEF)
6
5.Don McGrory (DEF)
6
6.Scott Mcinnes (MID)
6
7.Neil Campbell (MID)
7
8.Matt Booth (MID)goal scored
7
9.Francisco Pirri (MID)yellow card
6
10.Kamal Chalier (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paul Gallacher (ATT)red card
3
 
12.Callum Law (MID)
0
13.Matt Matteo (DEF)
6
14.Dominic Souness (DEF)
0