Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 12,624 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic 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 Duncan Mcallister.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic 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 Duncan Mcallister.
0.00
0-0Alloa Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.42
0-0Alec White flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Inglis threads the ball through to Roberto Santos but he's offside!
6.18
0-0Andy White makes an attacking run forward. Andy White skips past David Seeler! Andy White shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.40
0-0Alec White hits a low pass to Kevin Inglis. Kevin Inglis shoots from 25 yards but Alec Glass reads it well. Nice save!
15.19
Without breaking stride, Craig Brady plays the ball forward to Copain Jansen. Copain Jansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos cuts inside the box! Roberto Santos shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
18.01
Gavin Niven makes a probing pass to Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Calvo. Alfredo Calvo passes the ball forward but Felice Biagioni is offside!
21.57
Craig Brady plays the ball forward to John Rae. John Rae cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from John Rae provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
26.25
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Stuart Johnstone plays the ball forward to John Strachan. John Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Schoenmakers.
27.21
0-0John Strachan hacks Roberto Santos from behind! John Strachan is shown the yellow card! Roberto Santos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.49
Craig Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Inglis. Kevin Inglis shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
33.31
With a delightful solo run, John Strachan stretches the opposition's defence. John Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Copain Jansen.
36.26
Kevin Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos plays a scrappy one-two with John Rae and stumbles forward towards the goal... Roberto Santos shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
38.49
0-0Copain Jansen knocks the ball forward to John Rae. John Rae passes the ball forward to Roberto Santos. Stuart Johnstone hacks Roberto Santos from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
42.49
Stuart Dickov threads a neat ball through to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo cuts inside the box! Neil Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off and get the second half underway!
47.58
Copain Jansen sees Roberto Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Santos shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
49.09
Craig Brady flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Inglis who brings the ball under control. Kevin Inglis shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alec Glass smothers it!
53.26
Robert Schoenmakers flicks a high ball forward to Stuart White who takes it down. Stuart White flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.01
0-0Alloa Athletic are in full control of this game.
63.01
Kevin Inglis barges into Scott Booth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Booth carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.19
Matt Brady plays the ball forward to Andy White. Andy White edges inside the box! Andy White looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
69.14
Stuart Dickov threads the ball through to Alfredo Calvo. Alfredo Calvo hits a low pass to Stuart Dickov. Some silky footwork from Stuart Dickov provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
73.24
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, David Seeler plays the ball forward to Craig Brady. Craig Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos lofts in a cross ball towards John Rae. John Rae whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Scott Booth is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
74.43
0-0Craig Brady takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alfredo Calvo chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
77.44
Alec White flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos edges inside the box! Roberto Santos takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Stuart Johnstone's leg.
79.10
Copain Jansen makes a simple pass to John Rae. John Rae plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Inglis and advances towards the goal... John Rae rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.48
Alec White flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Inglis controls it well on his chest. Kevin Inglis makes a pass forward but Roberto Santos is yards offside!
84.49
Craig Brady knocks the ball forward to John Rae. John Rae threads a neat, attacking ball through to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.33
David Seeler flicks a high pass forward. Alec White collects the pass. Alec White shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
87.28
Craig Brady flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Santos controls it well on his chest. Roberto Santos whips in a cross ball towards John Rae. John Rae fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.31
Copain Jansen hits a low pass to Craig Brady. Craig Brady shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alec Glass!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
25.6%
44.2%
30.2%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Glass of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Niven (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stuart White (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Robert Schoenmakers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Seeler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Copain Jansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Brady (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Alec White (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Inglis (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Roberto Santos (ATT) | 9 | |
| 11. | John Rae (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dominic Elliott (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Elliott (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Law (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Glass (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Johnstone (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Gavin Niven (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stuart Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Brady (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy White (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | John Strachan (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Neil Matteo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 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 | |