Match Report
| Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Inverness Caledonian Thistle |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| John Dalglish | J. Dalglish |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 75 | | John Gemmell | J. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Paul Law | P. Law | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 |  | Gary Eustace | G. Eustace | |||||||||
| David Greig | D. Greig | | 46 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | ||||||||
| Gavin Gemmell | G. Gemmell | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 |  | Brenny Broers | B. Broers | |||||||||
| Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | | 43 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Kevin Telfer | K. Telfer | |||||||||
| Callum Gallacher | C. Gallacher | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Duncan Mccall | D. Mccall | |||||||||
| Billy Mason | B. Mason | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 42 | | Neil Thomson | N. Thomson | |||||||||
| Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Andy Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Matt Cleland | M. Cleland | | 42 | M | | 9 | | M | 39 |  | Cleto Maltagliati | C. Maltagliati | |||||||||
| Neil White | N. White | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | |||||||||
| David Law | D. Law | | 46 | A | | 11 | | | A | 52 | | Les Potts | L. Potts | ||||||||
| Scott Hendry | S. Hendry | | 42 | M | | 12 | | G | 50 | | Paul Campbell | P. Campbell | |||||||||
| Paul White | P. White | | 40 | D | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Gavin Mason | G. Mason | | 39 | D | | 14 | | D | 48 | | Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,884 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the match underway!
2.27
0-0Billy Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Law. David Law advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from David Law provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.19
Brenny Broers decides to run forward with the ball. Brenny Broers flicks a high pass forward. Les Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Les Potts tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.40
0-1Neil Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin sees Les Potts just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Les Potts muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Dalglish with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
16.11
Neil Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Potts. Les Potts shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.47
Brenny Broers makes a simple pass to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Potts. Les Potts controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Paul Hopkin through on goal. Paul Hopkin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.41
Cleto Maltagliati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Potts. Les Potts skips past Gavin Gemmell! Les Potts cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.00
Billy Mason surges forward with the ball. Billy Mason tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
36.57
0-2Andy Elliott sees space and advances. Andy Elliott advances inside the box! Andy Elliott shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
40.12
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.35
Duncan Mccall runs straight at the opposition's defence. Duncan Mccall shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Raith Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.54
Brenny Broers plays the ball forward to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Thomson hits a low pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
54.11
Matt Cleland makes a simple pass to David Law. David Law tries a spectacular long range effort. 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.
60.46
Cleto Maltagliati chips the ball to his team mate, Les Potts. Les Potts plays a one-two with Paul Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Les Potts shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Collins plays the ball forward to Les Potts. Les Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
66.47
0-2Andy Collins comes in with a late challenge on Billy Mason. The referee warns Andy Collins to calm down! Billy Mason grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.43
0-2Billy Mason threads the ball through to Neil White. Neil White whips in a cross ball towards David Law. David Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gary Eustace steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
69.17
Paul Law threads the ball through to Andy Elliott. Andy Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Neil White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil White knocks in a cross ball towards David Law. David Law knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.00
1-2Billy Mason clumsily knocks into Andy Collins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.58
Andy Collins barges into Billy Mason. Andy Collins is shown the yellow card! Billy Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.13
Andy Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Les Potts. Les Potts whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Paul Law's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
86.49
1-2Alec Mccall takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gavin Gemmell reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.7%
66.3%
Play Area
28.9%
51.8%
19.3%
Scorers
| David Law 69 | Les Potts 10 Paul Hopkin 20 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Les Potts of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Dalglish (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Mason (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Andy Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Law (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Scott Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul White (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Mason (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Gemmell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Eustace (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brenny Broers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kevin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Thomson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andy Collins (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Cleto Maltagliati (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Les Potts (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Paul Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 0 | |