Match Report


MontroseMontrose     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Will Sully Will Sully
Jacob MakinJ. Makin51
G
1
G
48Don ClelandD. Cleland
Liam MooreL. Moore56
D
2
D
61Bill CarterB. Carter
Colin McNeillC. McNeill54
D
3
D
41Paul HendryP. Hendry
Stephen HopkinS. Hopkin43
D
4
D
64Billy McallisterB. Mcallister
Stuart BradyS. Brady47
M
5
D
59Paul HamiltonP. Hamilton
Stuart GreigS. Greig46
M
6
M
68Romain FrétardR. Frétard
Scott HansenS. Hansen45
M
captain7
M
63Brendan DeaneB. Deane
Stephen McallisterS. Mcallister45
M
8
M
53Stephen MasonS. Mason
Gary HansenG. Hansen56
A
9captain
A
67Anthony MatthewsA. Matthews
Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson47
A
10
A
51Eduardo VianaE. Viana
Matt RitchieM. Ritchie45
A
11
A
69Arturo MasperoA. Maspero
 
David MasonD. Mason43
A
12
A
48Alex FergusonA. Ferguson
Paul TelferP. Telfer42
M
13
M
52Craig HendryC. Hendry
Duncan BoothD. Booth41
D
14
A
50Don JamesD. James

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 2,795 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montrose are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mcinnes.


0.00
The first half starts with Montrose kicking off!
4.52
Stephen Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.53
Stuart Greig hacks Brendan Deane from behind! Stuart Greig is warned by the referee! Brendan Deane carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.36
Romain Frétard kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jacob Makin is on top of it.
14.41
Billy Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Romain Frétard who takes it down. Romain Frétard passes the ball forward to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin McNeill.
15.42
Romain Frétard decides to run forward with the ball. Romain Frétard shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.36
Brendan Deane hits a low pass to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
22.49
Scott Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Matt Ritchie collects the pass. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
24.25
Paul Hamilton threads a neat ball through to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason hits a low pass to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jacob Makin reads it well. He makes it look easy!
28.29
Stephen Mason threads a neat ball through to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews makes a looping header on goal. Jacob Makin effortlessly picks it out of the air!
30.46
Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Mason who brings the ball under control. Stephen Mason runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Mason shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
36.51
Romain Frétard chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
39.43
Brendan Deane comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Greig. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Greig runs off the knock.
44.52
Brendan Deane takes it forward alone. Brendan Deane lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Colin McNeill catches Arturo Maspero on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
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
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the second half!
47.27
Colin McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Hansen rushes past Billy Mcallister! Gary Hansen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
48.02
Scott Hansen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Hansen shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
49.54
Billy Mcallister threads the ball through to Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Makin who gathers it comfortably.
51.07
Stephen Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.31
Romain Frétard threads the ball through to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eduardo Viana!
57.08
Brendan Deane sees Anthony Matthews in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Jacob Makin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.22
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made 2 substitutions with Craig Hendry replacing Romain Frétard and Don James replacing Arturo Maspero .
61.27
Paul Hendry hacks Matt Ritchie from behind! The referee calls over Paul Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Matt Ritchie runs off the knock.
65.23
Liam Moore passes the ball forward to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig makes a simple pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
67.18
Billy Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Mason who takes it down. Stephen Mason sees space and advances. Stephen Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.05
Brendan Deane flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Matthews collects the pass. Anthony Matthews knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Hopkin.
72.39
With imagination, Stephen Mason plays the ball forward to Don James. Don James lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
75.41
Gary Hansen catches Paul Hamilton on the ankles. Gary Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Paul Hamilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.20
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made a substitution with Alex Ferguson replacing Anthony Matthews .
84.53
Scott Hansen hits a low pass to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.37
Colin McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Bill Carter threads the ball through to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Liam Moore.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Montrose

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
30.4%
44.3%
25.3%

Scorers
Stephen Mason 30
Eduardo Viana 54
Arturo Maspero 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Mason of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Jacob Makin (GK)
7
2.Liam Moore (DEF)
6
3.Colin McNeill (DEF)
7
4.Stephen Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Brady (MID)
6
6.Stuart Greig (MID)
6
7.Scott Hansen (MID)
7
8.Stephen Mcallister (MID)
6
9.Gary Hansen (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Matt Ritchie (ATT)
6
 
12.David Mason (ATT)
0
13.Paul Telfer (MID)
0
14.Duncan Booth (DEF)
0

1.Don Cleland (GK)
6
2.Bill Carter (DEF)
6
3.Paul Hendry (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Billy Mcallister (DEF)
6
5.Paul Hamilton (DEF)
6
6.Romain Frétard (MID)
8
7.Brendan Deane (MID)yellow card
6
8.Stephen Mason (MID)goal scored
9
9.Anthony Matthews (ATT)
7
10.Eduardo Viana (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Arturo Maspero (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alex Ferguson (ATT)
6
13.Craig Hendry (MID)
6
14.Don James (ATT)
6