Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Montrose. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.


0.00
The whistle blows and Montrose kick off!
9.43
Mike Murphy darts forward. Mike Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Don James. Don James makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
14.43
Stephen Hopkin barges into Eduardo Viana. The referee warns Stephen Hopkin to calm down! Eduardo Viana gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.14
Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward to Matt Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.10
Gary Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Uwe Friedmann. The referee warns Gary Hansen to calm down! Uwe Friedmann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.51
Bill Carter flicks a high pass forward. Mike Murphy collects the pass. Mike Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Don James controls it well on his chest. Don James lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana whips the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Viana scores for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!!
27.27
Craig Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Viana makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Don James. Don James muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.06
Craig Hendry threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.19
Stephen Mason sees Don James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don James lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.19
Stephen Mason picks a pass forward to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
36.26
Stuart Greig makes a probing pass to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
39.14
Craig Hendry knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Stephen Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Don James. Don James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Makin who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle have changed their lineup with Arturo Maspero replacing Anthony Matthews. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
47.53
Craig Hendry knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Liam Moore.
48.15
Bill Carter knocks the ball forward to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana makes a looping header on goal. Jacob Makin easily picks it out of the air!
49.07
Stuart Greig hacks Stephen Mason from behind! Stuart Greig is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Mason runs off the knock.
51.25
Billy Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Viana controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Don James. Don James jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.47
Stephen Mason changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
59.58
Liam Moore knocks the ball forward to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen passes the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.54
Stephen Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don James. Don James shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jacob Makin smothers it!
63.44
Craig Hendry barges into Stuart Brady. The referee calls over Craig Hendry and warns him to calm down! Stuart Brady hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.27
Craig Hendry makes a probing pass to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.39
Stephen Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Don James. Don James whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
77.51
Paul Hendry plays the ball forward to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero makes a looping header on goal. Good keeping from Jacob Makin as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
79.07
Craig Hendry takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Stuart Greig chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
84.30
Stephen Mcallister makes a probing pass to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.35
Craig Hendry takes a quick throw-in, which Mike Murphy takes on the chest. Mike Murphy chips the ball to his team mate, Don James. Don James shoots from 20 yards. Jacob Makin gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
89.13
Stephen Mcallister sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Mcallister rushes past Uwe Friedmann! Stephen Mcallister looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Montrose are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
17.4%
46.4%
36.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Viana of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Robert Mcleod (GK)
6
2.Bill Carter (DEF)
6
3.Paul Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Uwe Friedmann (DEF)
6
5.Billy Mcallister (DEF)
6
6.Mike Murphy (MID)
7
7.Stephen Mason (MID)
7
8.Craig Hendry (MID)
8
9.Eduardo Viana (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Anthony Matthews (ATT)
6
11.Don James (ATT)
7
 
12.Hugo Veloso (DEF)
0
13.Romain Frétard (MID)
0
14.Arturo Maspero (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Jacob Makin (GK)
7
2.Liam Moore (DEF)
6
3.Colin McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Brady (MID)
6
6.Stuart Greig (MID)
6
7.Scott Hansen (MID)
6
8.Stephen Mcallister (MID)
7
9.Gary Hansen (ATT)
5
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