Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 2,851 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
3.48
0-0Kevin Collins clumsily knocks into David Greig. The referee calls over Kevin Collins and shows him a yellow card! David Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.44
0-0Neil White catches Billy Law on the ankles. Neil White is given a warning by the referee! Billy Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.16
0-0Callum Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.09
Paul Law barges into Kevin Collins. Paul Law is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Collins runs off the knock.
16.18
Dominic McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.24
0-0Andy Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Law. David Law shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
20.20
0-0Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Collins collects the pass. Kevin Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.16
Alex Henderson hits a low pass to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
34.46
Andy Strachan brings the ball forward. Andy Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Greig.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Elliott plays the ball forward to Neil White. Neil White advances inside the box! Neil White takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
47.29
Callum Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to David Law. David Law shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
51.03
David Law catches Kevin Mckinlay on the ankles. The referee calls over David Law and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.13
Billy Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Mason lofts in a cross ball towards David Law. David Law finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.45
Billy Mason flicks a high pass forward to David Law who brings the ball under control. David Law threads a neat, attacking ball through to Neil White. Neil White cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
55.03
1-0Andy Elliott decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Elliott whips in a cross ball towards David Law. David Law is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.30
Billy Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.49
1-0Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Garry Young replacing Dominic Niven, Callum Morrison replacing Don Hansen and Richard James replacing Kevin Collins .
65.33
Paul Law makes a simple pass to Matt Cleland. Matt Cleland passes the ball forward to David Law. David Law plays a quick one-two with Neil White and rushes in on goal... David Law looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.05
Andy Elliott passes the ball forward to Neil White. Neil White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.22
84.26
Andy Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Gemmell.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
22.2%
47.6%
30.2%
Scorers
| David Law 55, 69 |
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) | 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) | 9 | |
| 9. | Matt Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Law (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 12. | Scott Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul White (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Mason (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Colin Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Collins (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Garry Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Callum Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard James (ATT) | 6 | |