Match Report


Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle     East FifeEast Fife
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John DalglishJ. Dalglish44
G
1
G
43Craig RaeC. Rae
David GreigD. Greig47
D
2
D
61Kevin McinnesK. Mcinnes
Paul LawP. Law47
D
captain3
D
49Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill
Gavin GemmellG. Gemmell45
D
4
D
42Dominic DavidsonD. Davidson
Neil HendryN. Hendry43
D
5
M
55Paul SounessP. Souness
Callum GallacherC. Gallacher49
M
6
M
50Stephen HansenS. Hansen
Billy MasonB. Mason46
M
7captain
M
38Carl PlattC. Platt
Andy ElliottA. Elliott44
M
8
M
33Duncan BoothD. Booth
Matt ClelandM. Cleland42
M
9
A
55Craig CaldwellC. Caldwell
David LawD. Law46
A
10
A
47Billy ElliottB. Elliott
Matt McNeillM. McNeill36
A
11
A
42Stuart MatteoS. Matteo
 
Scott HendryS. Hendry42
M
12
A
41Andy GlassA. Glass
Paul WhiteP. White40
D
13
D
40Andy CollinsA. Collins
Gavin MasonG. Mason39
D
14
D
40Duncan MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to East Fife. A crowd of 2,549 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Niven.


0.00
East Fife kick off and get the first half underway!
4.45
Stuart Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
8.44
Matt Cleland catches Stephen Hansen in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Stephen Hansen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.30
Dominic Davidson threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell skips past David Greig! Some superb footwork from Craig Caldwell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
16.23
Carl Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
24.55
Matt McNeill hacks Stephen Hansen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.28
Carl Platt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carl Platt shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.00
Stephen Hansen catches Andy Elliott on the ankles. Stephen Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Andy Elliott runs off the knock.
42.20
Paul Souness comes in with a late challenge on Matt McNeill. Paul Souness is given a warning by the referee! Matt McNeill stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the second half!
48.16
Carl Platt changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carl Platt shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.37
Neil Hendry passes the ball forward to Billy Mason. Billy Mason chips the ball to his team mate, David Law. David Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Davidson.
55.33
Duncan Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.40
East Fife have made a substitution with Duncan Meiklejohn replacing Billy Elliott .
72.54
Dominic Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Souness. Paul Souness sees a break and surges forward. Paul Souness puts a great ball through but Duncan Meiklejohn is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
77.01
East Fife have made a substitution with Andy Collins replacing Kevin Mcinnes .
81.50
Andy Elliott hacks Stephen Hansen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Hansen runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

East Fife
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
28%
52%
20%

Scorers
Carl Platt 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carl Platt of East Fife

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

1.Craig Rae (GK)
6
2.Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Gemmill (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Davidson (DEF)
6
5.Paul Souness (MID)
6
6.Stephen Hansen (MID)
7
7.Carl Platt (MID)goal scored
8
8.Duncan Booth (MID)
6
9.Craig Caldwell (ATT)
6
10.Billy Elliott (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Glass (ATT)
0
13.Andy Collins (DEF)
6
14.Duncan Meiklejohn (DEF)
6