Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Maikel De Vries Maikel De Vries
John DalglishJ. Dalglish44
G
1
G
38Stuart ElliottS. Elliott
Paul LawP. Law47
D
2
D
41Luigi RavanelliL. Ravanelli
David GreigD. Greig46
D
captain3
D
42Andy BoothA. Booth
Gavin GemmellG. Gemmell45
D
4
D
44Damien SinclairD. Sinclair
Neil HendryN. Hendry43
D
5captain
M
43Alessio RuotoloA. Ruotolo
Callum GallacherC. Gallacher49
M
6
M
34Craig MortonC. Morton
Billy MasonB. Mason46
M
7
M
36Stuart MccallS. Mccall
Andy ElliottA. Elliott44
M
8
M
37Alex BradyA. Brady
Matt ClelandM. Cleland42
M
9
M
52Scott InglisS. Inglis
Neil WhiteN. White50
A
10
A
40Billy McCoistB. McCoist
David LawD. Law46
A
11
A
47Alex McStayA. McStay
 
Scott HendryS. Hendry42
M
12
D
35Richard BurleyR. Burley
Paul WhiteP. White40
D
13
M
43Richard MortonR. Morton
Gavin MasonG. Mason39
D
14
A
44Matt RitchieM. Ritchie

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 2,740 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Gemmill.


0.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic kick off!
3.36
Matt Cleland hacks Alessio Ruotolo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alessio Ruotolo stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.29
Alex Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Alex McStay. Alex McStay edges inside the box! Alex McStay shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Dalglish with no chance!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
10.35
Alex Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Alex McStay. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.10
Stuart Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
21.01
Andy Elliott plays the ball forward to Neil White. Neil White shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Stuart Elliott manages to gather it.
26.45
Gavin Gemmell makes a simple pass to Andy Elliott. Andy Elliott threads the ball through to Neil White. Neil White lofts in a cross ball towards David Law. David Law makes a looping header on goal. Stuart Elliott didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.59
Paul Law runs forward with the ball. Paul Law decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Law finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.58
Gavin Gemmell pushes mid-way up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Gavin Gemmell plays the ball forward to Neil White. Neil White skips past Damien Sinclair! Neil White cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic have changed their lineup with Richard Burley replacing Luigi Ravanelli, Richard Morton replacing Stuart Mccall and Matt Ritchie replacing Alex McStay.

45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the second half underway!
48.10
Scott Inglis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
49.32
Richard Burley flicks a high pass forward to Alessio Ruotolo who brings the ball under control. Alessio Ruotolo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. John Dalglish gets down and covers it.
54.30
David Greig sweeps the ball up the wings. David Law finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
55.31
Andy Elliott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards David Law. David Law directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.29
Richard Burley hits a low pass to Craig Morton. Craig Morton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Morton shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.40
Andy Elliott makes a simple pass to David Law. David Law lofts in a cross ball towards Neil White. Neil White knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
67.23
Craig Morton catches Matt Cleland on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig Morton and shows him a yellow card! Matt Cleland carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.41
Richard Morton makes a simple pass to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie edges inside the box! Matt Ritchie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
83.35
Paul Law advances with the ball. Paul Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Law. David Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Elliott had no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
87.31
Richard Burley flicks a high pass forward. Craig Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Morton passes the ball forward to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.28
Craig Morton flicks a high ball forward to Billy McCoist who gracefully takes it down. Billy McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but Gavin Gemmell blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
Alex Brady sees space and advances. Alex Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Alloa Athletic
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
29.9%
45.5%
24.7%

Scorers
Neil White 43
David Law 55, 83
Alex McStay 6
Billy McCoist 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Law of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.John Dalglish (GK)
6
2.Paul Law (DEF)
7
3.David Greig (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Gemmell (DEF)
7
5.Neil Hendry (DEF)
6
6.Callum Gallacher (MID)
6
7.Billy Mason (MID)
6
8.Andy Elliott (MID)
7
9.Matt Cleland (MID)yellow card
5
10.Neil White (ATT)goal scored
9
11.David Law (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Scott Hendry (MID)
0
13.Paul White (DEF)
0
14.Gavin Mason (DEF)
0

1.Stuart Elliott (GK)
6
2.Luigi Ravanelli (DEF)
6
3.Andy Booth (DEF)
6
4.Damien Sinclair (DEF)
6
5.Alessio Ruotolo (MID)
6
6.Craig Morton (MID)yellow card
6
7.Stuart Mccall (MID)
6
8.Alex Brady (MID)
7
9.Scott Inglis (MID)
6
10.Billy McCoist (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alex McStay (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Richard Burley (DEF)
6
13.Richard Morton (MID)
6
14.Matt Ritchie (ATT)
6