Challenge Cup · Rd 1
Inverness CT0–2Queen of the South
Flannigan 54′
Rowe 59′
Lineups
Inverness CT
Inverness CT · Starting XI
Inverness CT · Substitutes
Inverness CT · Subs used
- Charlie Christiefor Mike Noble62′
- Wayne Addicoatfor Brian Thomson73′
Inverness CT · Manager
Inverness CT · Cautions
Queen of the South
Queen of the South · Starting XI
- Mathieson
- MacLeod
- McKeown
- Rowe
- Thomson
- Townsley
- Irving
- Bryce
- Mallan
- Flannigan
- Clelland
Queen of the South · Substitutes
- Alexander
- Aitken
- Weir
Queen of the South · Subs used
- Alexander => Flannigan86′
- Aitken => McKeown89′
- Weir => Townsley90′
Queen of the South · Manager
- Not recorded
Queen of the South · Cautions
- McKeown ( )
- Irving ( )
- Clelland ( )
Match report
Thunder, lightning and heavy rain threatened the postponement of this game but it went ahead and the rain continued for the whole game. The pitch stood up well to the soaking but not so the home side. The first half was even with few chances created. Queens should have scored in 10 minutes - a short Paul Cherry back pass set up Stephen Mallan but he hit it weakly past the post. The best home effort was a low Brian Thomson shot from 25 yards in 27 minutes but Mathieson saved well. Queens took control in the second half and…Read moreRead less
Thunder, lightning and heavy rain threatened the postponement of this game but it went ahead and the rain continued for the whole game. The pitch stood up well to the soaking but not so the home side.
The first half was even with few chances created. Queens should have scored in 10 minutes - a short Paul Cherry back pass set up Stephen Mallan but he hit it weakly past the post.
The best home effort was a low Brian Thomson shot from 25 yards in 27 minutes but Mathieson saved well.
Queens took control in the second half and were rewarded with a goal in 54 minutes. Mark Clelland sent a low shot across goal and Les Fridge could not hold it - Craig Flannigan was on hand to score easily. Two minutes later only a last gasp Iain MacArthur tackle robbed Flannigan of number two.
The home defence began to crack and in 59 minutes they gave Mallan too much space - he passed to George Rowe who stroked it home from close range. In 65 minutes it should have been three but Fridge saved well from Flannigan at point blank range.
The home side fought back and shots from Mike Teasdale and Charlie Christie went past the post in 71 and 75 minutes. Their best chance was three minutes from time when an Iain Stewart pass into the box set up Richard Hastings - the Inverness sides best player - but his 10 yard shot was well saved by Mathieson. Queens deserved their victory and the long journey home was a happy one despite the monsoon conditions.
The first half was even with few chances created. Queens should have scored in 10 minutes - a short Paul Cherry back pass set up Stephen Mallan but he hit it weakly past the post.
The best home effort was a low Brian Thomson shot from 25 yards in 27 minutes but Mathieson saved well.
Queens took control in the second half and were rewarded with a goal in 54 minutes. Mark Clelland sent a low shot across goal and Les Fridge could not hold it - Craig Flannigan was on hand to score easily. Two minutes later only a last gasp Iain MacArthur tackle robbed Flannigan of number two.
The home defence began to crack and in 59 minutes they gave Mallan too much space - he passed to George Rowe who stroked it home from close range. In 65 minutes it should have been three but Fridge saved well from Flannigan at point blank range.
The home side fought back and shots from Mike Teasdale and Charlie Christie went past the post in 71 and 75 minutes. Their best chance was three minutes from time when an Iain Stewart pass into the box set up Richard Hastings - the Inverness sides best player - but his 10 yard shot was well saved by Mathieson. Queens deserved their victory and the long journey home was a happy one despite the monsoon conditions.
Ian Broadfoot