Scottish Cup · 4th Round
Spartans0–0Inverness CT
Penalties: 4–2
Lineups
Spartans
Spartans · Starting XI
- Paddy Martin
- Ethan Drysdale
- Ayrton Sonkur
- Jordan Tapping
- Kieran Watson
- Murry Aiken
- Sean Welsh
- James Craigen
- Captain
- Jamie Dishington
- Mark McNulty
- Mark Stowe
Spartans · Substitutes
- Blair Carswell
- H. Chisholm
- Bailey Dall
- Kenzie Nair
- Given Ndlovu
- Cammy Russell
- MacKenzie Scott
- Kev Waugh
- Archie. Wylie
Spartans · Subs used
- Murry Aiken -> Cammy Russell68′
- Ethan Drysdale -> Bailey Dall81′
- Mark Stowe -> Kev Waugh81′
- Mark McNulty -> MacKenzie Scott99′
- Sean Welsh -> Kenzie Nair105′
Spartans · Manager
- Dougie Samuel
Spartans · Cautions
- Jordan Tapping85′
- James Craigen93′
Inverness CT
Inverness CT · Starting XI
Inverness CT · Substitutes
Inverness CT · Subs used
- David Wotherspoonfor Alfie Bavidge46′
- Luis Longstafffor Billy Mckay69′
- Adam Mackinnonfor Liam Sole69′
- Chanka Zimbafor Alfie Stewart69′
- Jordan Alongefor Paul Allan82′
- Kieron Willoxfor Joe Chalmers105′
Inverness CT · Manager
Inverness CT · Cautions
- Not recorded
Match report
We were Underdogged Inverness made three changes from their KDM Trophy win at Firhill in midweek. In came Danny Devine, Joe Chalmers and Paul Allan for Oscar MacIntyre, Jordan Alonge and Adam Mackinnon. Spartans had plenty of experience in their ranks with former Caley Jag Sean Welsh in their side. Inverness were dominant over the first half with Paddy Martin the busier keeper with four or five saves. However it was all square at the interval. The same after ninety minutes and extra time came and went. Spartans progress 4-2 on Penalties Some you win some you lose, but that…Read moreRead less
We were Underdogged
Inverness made three changes from their KDM Trophy win at Firhill in midweek. In came Danny Devine, Joe Chalmers and Paul Allan for Oscar MacIntyre, Jordan Alonge and Adam Mackinnon. Spartans had plenty of experience in their ranks with former Caley Jag Sean Welsh in their side.
Inverness were dominant over the first half with Paddy Martin the busier keeper with four or five saves. However it was all square at the interval. The same after ninety minutes and extra time came and went.
Spartans progress 4-2 on Penalties
Some you win some you lose, but that might just rank as the worst Scottish Cup defeat in our history.
Take nothing away from Spartans, enjoy your day and good luck in the next round.
We certainly enjoyed a few underdog days out... ðŸ†
An early opportunity for Billy Mckay was cleared off the line with Paddy Martin saving the rebound effort from Alfie Bavidge. Danny Devine saw his header turned wide and five minutes before the break an Alfie Stewart corner went close to going in. Not a great deal of clear chances in the first half but Paddy Martin again denied Billy Mckay with a superb save to keep the score level at half time.
HALF TIME: 0-0
David Wotherspoon replaced Alfie Bavidge at the break and Billy Mckay was again denied by the keeper at the expense of a fruitless corner. The game was more open after the interval with Spartans looking for their chances to hit the visitors when they can with Marc McNulty and Mark Stowe prominent for the hosts. However, the Caley Jags were building a head of steam as the game passed the hour. With twenty minutes left Zimba, MacKinnon and Longstaff refreshed our attack. Martin pushed a powerful MacKinnon effort over the bar but the bigger shock almost came at the other end when James Craigen crashed a half volley from the edge of the box off the bar above Ross Munro. Luis Longstaff did the same at the other end minutes later as chances became more frequent, his header was turned onto the bar by the keeper before being scrambled clear. Spartans were still well into this game as the clock ticked down to ninety minutes and the possibility of extra time and penalties was getting closer as we ticked into time added on. Inverness did put the ball in the net at the death but it was flagged offside. No more than Spartans deserved for their dogged display. Plenty possession for the visitors and plenty opportunities to score, but Paddy Martin is the main reason this game will go further having pulled of a string of saves during ninety minutes.
FULL TIME: 0-0
Into extra time we went and still the game remained goalless with Kieron Willox replacing Joe Chalmers for the last half of extra time and his debut for Inverness. Despite dominating most aspects of this tie, it would be decided by penalty kicks, something we practiced in midweek. Alas it did us no good as we flopped when it really mattered.
Extra time Full Time: 0-0
Penalty Shoot Out
Craigen âš½
Spoony ☢ï¸
Russell âš½
Zimba ☢ï¸
Dishington âš½
Longstaff ✅
Scott â›”ï¸
Millen ✅
Nair 🌞 4-2 ðŸ†
Spartans progress 4-2 on Penalties
Inverness made three changes from their KDM Trophy win at Firhill in midweek. In came Danny Devine, Joe Chalmers and Paul Allan for Oscar MacIntyre, Jordan Alonge and Adam Mackinnon. Spartans had plenty of experience in their ranks with former Caley Jag Sean Welsh in their side.
Inverness were dominant over the first half with Paddy Martin the busier keeper with four or five saves. However it was all square at the interval. The same after ninety minutes and extra time came and went.
Spartans progress 4-2 on Penalties
Some you win some you lose, but that might just rank as the worst Scottish Cup defeat in our history.
Take nothing away from Spartans, enjoy your day and good luck in the next round.
We certainly enjoyed a few underdog days out... ðŸ†
An early opportunity for Billy Mckay was cleared off the line with Paddy Martin saving the rebound effort from Alfie Bavidge. Danny Devine saw his header turned wide and five minutes before the break an Alfie Stewart corner went close to going in. Not a great deal of clear chances in the first half but Paddy Martin again denied Billy Mckay with a superb save to keep the score level at half time.
HALF TIME: 0-0
David Wotherspoon replaced Alfie Bavidge at the break and Billy Mckay was again denied by the keeper at the expense of a fruitless corner. The game was more open after the interval with Spartans looking for their chances to hit the visitors when they can with Marc McNulty and Mark Stowe prominent for the hosts. However, the Caley Jags were building a head of steam as the game passed the hour. With twenty minutes left Zimba, MacKinnon and Longstaff refreshed our attack. Martin pushed a powerful MacKinnon effort over the bar but the bigger shock almost came at the other end when James Craigen crashed a half volley from the edge of the box off the bar above Ross Munro. Luis Longstaff did the same at the other end minutes later as chances became more frequent, his header was turned onto the bar by the keeper before being scrambled clear. Spartans were still well into this game as the clock ticked down to ninety minutes and the possibility of extra time and penalties was getting closer as we ticked into time added on. Inverness did put the ball in the net at the death but it was flagged offside. No more than Spartans deserved for their dogged display. Plenty possession for the visitors and plenty opportunities to score, but Paddy Martin is the main reason this game will go further having pulled of a string of saves during ninety minutes.
FULL TIME: 0-0
Into extra time we went and still the game remained goalless with Kieron Willox replacing Joe Chalmers for the last half of extra time and his debut for Inverness. Despite dominating most aspects of this tie, it would be decided by penalty kicks, something we practiced in midweek. Alas it did us no good as we flopped when it really mattered.
Extra time Full Time: 0-0
Penalty Shoot Out
Craigen âš½
Spoony ☢ï¸
Russell âš½
Zimba ☢ï¸
Dishington âš½
Longstaff ✅
Scott â›”ï¸
Millen ✅
Nair 🌞 4-2 ðŸ†
Spartans progress 4-2 on Penalties
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