League Cup · Group F
Inverness CT0–1St. Johnstone
Uchechukwu Ikpeazu 90′
Lineups
Inverness CT
Inverness CT · Starting XI
Inverness CT · Substitutes
Inverness CT · Subs used
- Liam Solefor Billy Mckay60′
- Jordan Alongefor David Wotherspoon60′
- Ben Cornerfor Luis Longstaff69′
- Archie Kerrfor Alfie Stewart92′
Inverness CT · Manager
Inverness CT · Cautions
- Not recorded
St. Johnstone
St. Johnstone · Starting XI
- Toby Steward
- Reghan Tumilty
- Cheick Diabate
- Morgan Boyes
- Jason Holt
- Adama Sidibeh
- Jamie Gullan
- Matthew Foulds
- Sven Sprangler
- Joshua McPake
- Mackenzie Kirk
St. Johnstone · Substitutes
- Kyle Thomson
- Ola Jonathan Svedberg
- Jack Baird
- Uchechukwu Ikpeazu
- Taylor Steven
- Stephan Mallan
- Scott Bright
- Reece McAlear
- Franciszek Franczak
St. Johnstone · Subs used
- Stephan Mallan -> Adama Sidbeh46′
- Jonathan Svedberg -> Jamie Gullan64′
- Reece McAlear -> Sven Sprangler65′
- Uchechukwu Ikpeazu -> Mackenzie Kirk80′
- Taylor Steven -> Joshua McPake80′
St. Johnstone · Manager
- Simo Valakari
St. Johnstone · Cautions
- Reece McAlear73′
- Matthew Foulds74′
Match report
Last gasp Saints Built like a heavyweight boxer, Uche Ikpeazu used his strength to turn and poke his shot behind Ross Munro to win this tie that was on a knife edge as we approached full time, just when we were all getting ready for a penalty kick shoot-out. St Johnstone had dominated possession in the opening 45' without threatening to run away with the game. Billy Mckay, looking suspiciously offside spurned an early chance for the hosts as the flag stayed down with keeper Toby Steward blocking the strikers effort from inside the box as he bore down on…Read moreRead less
Last gasp Saints
Built like a heavyweight boxer, Uche Ikpeazu used his strength to turn and poke his shot behind Ross Munro to win this tie that was on a knife edge as we approached full time, just when we were all getting ready for a penalty kick shoot-out. St Johnstone had dominated possession in the opening 45' without threatening to run away with the game. Billy Mckay, looking suspiciously offside spurned an early chance for the hosts as the flag stayed down with keeper Toby Steward blocking the strikers effort from inside the box as he bore down on goal after slack defensive work by the visitors. Thereafter, the first half mainly belonged to St Johnstone's possession game but clear cut chances were at a premium. Best moment was Ross Munro acrobatically clawing away a header from Adama Sibideh and Jamie Gullan might have done better than blasting an effort over the bar as Saint's enjoyed the majority of the ball.
HALF TIME: 0-0
After the break we looked more positive going forward, especially after the hour when Jordan Alonge and Liam Sole replaced Wotherspoon and Billy Mckay. Liam Sole is a bag of tricks with plenty of pace and he troubled the Perth defence, something we were unable to do often enough in the first half. Alfie Stewart saw his free kick from 25 yards tipped over the bar as we pressed for the opener. Desperate defending kept Sole at bay and just when penalties looked inevitable came the sucker punch from the big man. Sickener after we looked in control of the second half. Joe Chalmers almost sprung a surprise direct from the subsequent restart, the keeper back tracking to tip his on target shot from the halfway spot over the bar and Sole produced another dazzling run past dozens of players before his shot was deflected just wide. Alas, we just came up short in what turned into an entertaining game after a drab first half.
FULL TIME: 0-1
Built like a heavyweight boxer, Uche Ikpeazu used his strength to turn and poke his shot behind Ross Munro to win this tie that was on a knife edge as we approached full time, just when we were all getting ready for a penalty kick shoot-out. St Johnstone had dominated possession in the opening 45' without threatening to run away with the game. Billy Mckay, looking suspiciously offside spurned an early chance for the hosts as the flag stayed down with keeper Toby Steward blocking the strikers effort from inside the box as he bore down on goal after slack defensive work by the visitors. Thereafter, the first half mainly belonged to St Johnstone's possession game but clear cut chances were at a premium. Best moment was Ross Munro acrobatically clawing away a header from Adama Sibideh and Jamie Gullan might have done better than blasting an effort over the bar as Saint's enjoyed the majority of the ball.
HALF TIME: 0-0
After the break we looked more positive going forward, especially after the hour when Jordan Alonge and Liam Sole replaced Wotherspoon and Billy Mckay. Liam Sole is a bag of tricks with plenty of pace and he troubled the Perth defence, something we were unable to do often enough in the first half. Alfie Stewart saw his free kick from 25 yards tipped over the bar as we pressed for the opener. Desperate defending kept Sole at bay and just when penalties looked inevitable came the sucker punch from the big man. Sickener after we looked in control of the second half. Joe Chalmers almost sprung a surprise direct from the subsequent restart, the keeper back tracking to tip his on target shot from the halfway spot over the bar and Sole produced another dazzling run past dozens of players before his shot was deflected just wide. Alas, we just came up short in what turned into an entertaining game after a drab first half.
FULL TIME: 0-1
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