Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to St. Johnstone. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Meiklejohn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Meiklejohn.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the match!
2.31
0-0Gary Law hacks Callum Gallacher from behind! The referee calls over Gary Law and shows him a yellow card! Callum Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.54
0-0Gavin Souness laces a through ball forward to Alun Clapham. Alun Clapham shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.45
1-0Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt sees space and advances. Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt skips past Garry Young! Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt!
18.23
1-0Darren Williamson flicks a high pass forward. Joe Greaves controls it well on his chest. Joe Greaves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Thomson.
20.10
Joe Greaves knocks the ball forward to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.06
1-0Stephen Gallacher advances with the ball. Stephen Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Duncan Davidson!
26.42
Stephen Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Joe Greaves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Greaves cuts inside the box! Joe Greaves muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.57
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.21
Gary Telfer makes a probing pass to Kevin Thomson. Kevin Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Alun Clapham collects the pass. Alun Clapham shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
34.57
Kevin Thomson threads the ball through to Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt. Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.57
Stephen Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Dixon who brings the ball under control. Daniele Dixon plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Greaves and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniele Dixon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
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. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone switch their attack play to Shoot From Distance.
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off the second half!
48.57
Joe Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.42
Gary Telfer decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Telfer makes a probing pass to Alun Clapham. Alun Clapham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
54.22
2-1Stuart Law comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt. The referee calls over Stuart Law and warns him to calm down! Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.02
Gavin Souness comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Gallacher. The referee brings Gavin Souness to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.12
Darren Williamson clumsily knocks into Alun Clapham. Darren Williamson is warned by the referee! Alun Clapham grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.27
Darren Williamson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell makes a simple pass to Chris Grantt. Chris Grantt threads the ball through into the box. Kevin Dalglish muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Duncan Davidson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.44
Colin Campbell hits a low pass to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
67.20
Kevin Thomson makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Thomson plays a one-two with Gavin Souness and rushes in on goal... Kevin Thomson rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.24
Joe Greaves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Chris Grantt. Chris Grantt knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
73.53
Joe Greaves threads the ball through to Daniele Dixon. Daniele Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Duncan Davidson is on top of it.
79.50
Gary Law powers a long ball forward. Kevin Dalglish knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Telfer.
83.41
Gary Law catches Gavin Souness on the ankles. Gary Law is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Souness carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.08
Billy Morrison runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Billy Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Law.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
26.1%
44.9%
29%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Davidson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Niccol˜ Piovani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vasco Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Thomson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jean-Paul Van Nieuwstadt (MID) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Gavin Souness (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Alun Clapham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Herve Gastien (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerald Pouget (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mario Monza (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan Matteo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Law (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Garry Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joe Greaves (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Stuart Law (ATT) | 5 | |
| 9. | Chris Grantt (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Kevin Dalglish (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Daniele Dixon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Hutchison (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Davidson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Collins (MID) | 0 | |