Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Raith Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off the first half!
4.35
0-0Craig Caldwell passes the ball forward to Neil White. Neil White tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.41
0-0Gary Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Elliott. Callum Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.15
Colin Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Campos. Rui Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiao Marques. Sebastiao Marques goes all the way! Sebastiao Marques shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.28
Alec Rae threads the ball through to Jermaine Granville. Jermaine Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.10
0-0Alec Rae makes a simple pass to Jermaine Granville. Jermaine Granville shoots from 20 yards but Paul Mckinlay is on top of it.
18.21
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle are easily keeping Raith Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.08
Neil Burley makes a probing pass to Dominic Greig. Dominic Greig takes it forward alone. Dominic Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Elliott. Callum Elliott flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Billy Sullivan.
24.04
Stephen Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Granville. Jermaine Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.53
0-0Callum Elliott catches Stuart Burley on the ankles. Callum Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Burley runs off the knock.
30.33
Gary Mccall hacks Dominic Mcallister from behind! Gary Mccall is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.52
Gary Mccall threads the ball through to Callum Elliott. Callum Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.03
Stephen Gemmell takes it forward alone. Stephen Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.51
1-0Stephen Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Power. Ruel Power controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil White. Neil White makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Paul Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
47.22
Gary Mccall brings the ball forward. Gary Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Marques. Sebastiao Marques powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.31
1-1Callum Elliott catches Stuart Burley on the ankles. Callum Elliott is given another warning by the referee! Stuart Burley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.08
Alec Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Power. Ruel Power finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Paul Mckinlay manages to gather it comfortably.
57.34
Craig Gallacher passes the ball forward to Alec Rae. Alec Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Power. Ruel Power plays a perfect one-two with Neil White and rushes in on goal... Ruel Power takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Paul Mckinlay manages to gather it comfortably.
60.09
Alec Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Power. Ruel Power shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Paul Mckinlay manages to gather it comfortably.
69.15
Raith Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Inverness Caledonian Thistle's defence.
75.33
Colin Strachan passes the ball forward to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Marques. Sebastiao Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.38
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are easily keeping Raith Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
87.16
Stuart Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil White. Neil White shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Paul Mckinlay manages to gather it comfortably.
89.36
Stephen Gemmell passes the ball forward to Ruel Power. Ruel Power finds some space and shoots from distance but Paul Mckinlay is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%
Scorers