Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andy Brady | A. Brady |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 45 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | David Greig | D. Greig | |||||||||
| Neil Law | N. Law | | 44 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 47 | | Paul Law | P. Law | ||||||||
| John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Gavin Gemmell | G. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Ben Wright | B. Wright |  | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Scott Booth | S. Booth | | 47 | M | | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Callum Gallacher | C. Gallacher | ||||||||
| Colin McCoist | C. McCoist | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Billy Mason | B. Mason | |||||||||
| Gavin Collins | G. Collins | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | | 41 | M | | 9 | | M | 42 | | Matt Cleland | M. Cleland | |||||||||
| Alec White | A. White | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Neil White | N. White | |||||||||
| Andy Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | David Law | D. Law | |||||||||
| Colin Cleland | C. Cleland | | 44 | G | | 12 | | M | 42 | | Scott Hendry | S. Hendry | |||||||||
| Alex Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | | 43 | A | | 13 | | D | 40 | | Paul White | P. White | |||||||||
| Stephen Ferguson | S. Ferguson | | 43 | A | | 14 | | D | 39 | | Gavin Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 2,845 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montrose and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montrose and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Montrose kick off!
3.45
0-0Gavin Gemmell makes a simple pass to Matt Cleland. Matt Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Neil White who brings the ball under control. Neil White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Law but he's offside!
8.35
0-0Ben Wright clumsily knocks into Neil White. The referee brings Ben Wright to one side and gives him a warning! Neil White carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.26
0-0Ben Wright brings the ball forward. Ben Wright sees Andy Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Hendry.
12.13
0-0David Law clumsily knocks into Ben Wright. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ben Wright runs off the knock.
20.18
0-0Scott Booth runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Booth plays a quick one-two with Andy Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Scott Booth makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
21.36
0-0David Greig clumsily knocks into Kevin Strachan. The referee warns David Greig to calm down! Kevin Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.01
1-0Colin McCoist makes a beautiful solo run. Colin McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! John Dalglish has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.50
Kevin Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White skips past Paul Law! Alec White shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
38.17
Kevin Strachan hits a low pass to Alec White. Alec White advances inside the box! Alec White comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
40.44
Billy Mason makes a probing pass to David Law. David Law shoots from long range. Andy Brady is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Inverness Caledonian Thistle kicking off!
47.13
Neil Hendry barges into Alec White. The referee warns Neil Hendry to calm down! Alec White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.36
2-1Gavin Gemmell brings the ball forward. Gavin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. David Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Law cuts inside the box! David Law cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Andy Brady.
50.23
2-1Andy Elliott takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell tries a spectacular strike but John Dalglish is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
60.47
Ben Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist plays the ball forward to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie skips past Gavin Gemmell! Andy Ritchie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.37
Colin McCoist threads a neat ball through to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
71.59
Andy Ritchie clumsily knocks into Neil Hendry. The referee calls over Andy Ritchie and warns him to calm down! Neil Hendry runs off the knock.
73.07
2-1David Greig plays the ball forward to Billy Mason. Billy Mason sees space and advances. Billy Mason plays a one-two with Neil White and rushes in on goal... Ben Wright hacks Billy Mason from behind! Billy Mason appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
83.57
Garry Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
84.53
Ben Wright makes a strong solo run forward. Ben Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie plays the ball forward to Alec White who has made a great run into the box. Alec White strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but John Dalglish smothers it!
87.38
Colin McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Andy Ritchie who takes it down. Andy Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Alec White controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alec White makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
25.3%
44.6%
30.1%
Scorers
| Colin McCoist 26 Alec White 32 | David Law 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin McCoist of Montrose |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Brady (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ben Wright (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Scott Booth (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Colin McCoist (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Gavin Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alec White (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Andy Ritchie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Colin Cleland (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Mckinlay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Ferguson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Dalglish (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Mason (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andy Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Law (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Scott Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul White (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Mason (DEF) | 0 | |