Arbroath 0 – 0 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Match Highlights
Post Match Interview Dick Campbell
Post Match Interview Daniel Fosu
Post Match Interview Billy Dodds
https://youtu.be/nLZh2Rhtlxgmy
Attendance – 1861
This fixture over the seasons has become a bit of a stalemate with very little between the two sides and today’s match was of a similar nature.
Arbroath without the suspended Thomas O’Brien were also missing Jason Thomson in defence so Mason Hancock made his full debut at left back whilst David Gold deputised at right back with Ricky Little Captain for the day and Colin Hamilton joining in in the centre of defence.
With Scott Stewart on the right wing, and Bobby Linn on the left, Luke Donnelly made a start in central midfield alongside Nicky Low with Michael McKenna just behind Daniel Fosu. A full start for Daniel who has been promoted to centre forward after his impressive display against Ayr United last weekend.
Despite it being summer and August on the Angus Riveria there was a strong wind, and Inverness attacked the Harbour end with the wind at their backs.
Colin Hamilton rescued Arbroath in just the 7th minute when he got to the goal line and cleared George Oakley’s angled chip.
Arbroath’s first real chance came in the 10th minute when Bobby Linn curled a fierce drive, but Mark Ridgers was well behind it.
Michael McKenna had a great chance in the 18th minute but again Ridgers denied Arbroath.
Much of the first half was played end to end but there were no real open chances for either team.
Just on the stroke of half-time and Arbroath had their best chance when McKenna latched onto a Linn cross, but Ridgers again was there, with Daniel Fosu ruled offside as he tried to net the follow up.
Half Time – Arbroath 0 – 0 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Half Time Stats
Possession – Arbroath 54% – 46% Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Total Shots – Arbroath 5 – 3 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
On Target – Arbroath 3 – 1 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Off Target – Arbroath 1 – 1 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Blocked – Arbroath 1 – 1 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Corners – Arbroath 2 – 1 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Fouls Committed – Arbroath 3 – 5 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Fosu was impressive up front, and just after the restart was booked in controversial circumstances as Referee Colin Steven booked him for simulation as he was bundled off the ball by two defenders.
Arbroath were definitely pressing and Scott Stewart flashed a shot just a whisker wide of the post, before Nicky Low had a shot saved.
Nicky Low was wide of the Ridger’s right post, before substitute James Craigen hit another fierce shot at goal, but Ridgers was there.
Nicky Low hit a really powerful drive which Ridgers did really well to smother as Arbroath searched for an opening.
With 5 minutes to go another big moment as substitute Kieran Shanks tried to lob Ridgers. The ball took a deflection and as both players went for the bouncing ball, Ridgers missed and caught Shanks square in the face sending him to the ground, but Referee Colin Steven played on.
A James Craigen free kick and another Shanks drive in the final seconds were both dealt with by Ridgers who definitely helped his side earn a point.
Full Time – Arbroath 0 – 0 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Full Time Stats
Possession – Arbroath 53% – 47% Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Total Shots – Arbroath 12 – 5 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
On Target – Arbroath 6 – 2 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Off Target – Arbroath 5 – 1 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Blocked – Arbroath 1 – 1 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Corners – Arbroath 6 – 1 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Fouls Committed – Arbroath 11 – 11 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Both sides are still looking for a win, but it is another clean sheet for Arbroath and but also the second game in a row without scoring.
C’mon the Lichties
1 – Derek Gaston
7 – David Gold
3 – Colin Hamilton
4 – Ricky Little (c)
18 – Mason Hancock
6 – Nicky Low
15 – Luke Donnelly (Craigen 68)
12 – Scott Stewart (Shanks 76)
8 – Michael McKenna (Hilson 68)
27 – Daneil Fosu
11 – Bobby Linn (Corfe 68)
Arbroath Substitutes
9 – Dale Hilson – 8; 68th
10 – Keaghan Jacobs
14 – Dylan Paterson
16 – Kieran Shanks – 12; 76th
17 – Deri Corfe – 11; 68th
28 – James Craigen – 15; 68th
21 – Cammy Gill (GK)
Yellow Cards – Fosu 50
Inverness Caledonian Thistle
1 – Mark Ridgers
2 – Wallace Duffy (Delaney 45)
3 – Cameron Harper
6 – Daniel Devine (c)
8 – David Carson
9 – Billy McKay (Doran 75)
12 – Roddy MacGregor
14 – George Oakley (Samuels 56)
17 – Daniel MacKay (Boyd 67)
18 – Scott Allardice
22 – Nathan Shaw
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Substitutes
10 – Aaron Doran – 9; 75th
16 – Lewis Hyde
23 – Zak Delaney – 2; 45th
24 – Austin Samuels – 14; 56th
30 – Steven Boyd – 17; 67th
33 – Lewis Nicolson
21 – Cameron McKay (GK)
Yellow Cards – Oakley 29, Carson 90+3
Officials:
Referee – Colin Steven
Assistant Referee 1 – Chris Rae
Assistant Referee 2 – Craig MacRae
