From the primary blow of the referee’s whistle, each groups have been displaying precisely why they need to be the aspect to progress by way of to the subsequent spherical of the Scottish Youth Cup.

The primary ten minutes noticed Inverness creating probabilities and had an try hit the crossbar after coming in from a nook. Nevertheless, Hamilton weren’t making issues straightforward and had their very own nook kick compelled away from the objective not lengthy after.

It wasn’t lengthy till the ball did discover its manner into the again of the online after being directed in by Hamilton’s Charlie Rundell to open the scoring.

 The guests have been rapidly making an attempt so as to add a second to the rating sheet and continued to place to stress on the Inverness defence.

The house aspect have been making an attempt to take each alternative they may to regain possession, and Inverness’ Archie Beaton displayed a second of brilliance as he managed to incept the ball whereas up in opposition to 4 Hamilton gamers. Beatons interception led to the beginning of the assault for Inverness, which ended with the captain, Samuel Thompson netting the equaliser within the twenty third minute.

The primary half continued with the house aspect taking advantage of the alternatives that got here their manner, most notably when Ben Nook led a powerful run into the ultimate third and was solely stopped by a well-timed defender.  

Hamilton, nevertheless, did effectively to create issues in the course of the pitch and have been actively placing our bodies into quite a few one-on-one challenges. They have been the primary to maneuver the ball from the centre space and in direction of objective, actually making Inverness work as Nook needed to swap from an attacking position to a defending one with a purpose to hold the scoreline degree and pressure the ball out for the primary of some corners.

The Inverness keeper, Symon Rebilas, was saved busy however expertly caught the Hamilton makes an attempt on objective that got here his manner. 

Half Time: Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1 Hamilton Academical 1

The second half continued very similar to the primary, however Inverness have been on the assault, creating corners and Hamilton keeper, Neil Stafford, was saved on his toes with some skilful saves.

Whereas Inverness had began the half with attacking momentum, it wasn’t lengthy earlier than they have been compelled into extra defensive positions. Rundell discovered himself on the profitable finish of a three-on-one race for the ball which saved issues full of life because the stalemate continued.

It wasn’t till the 57th minute when the primary likelihood of change happened as Inverness discovered a strong strike go barely extensive of the objective.  It was solely 5 minutes later that Hamilton had an try fly over the crossbar the opposite finish of the pitch, with a bit of help from Rebilas’ gloves.

Either side then had makes an attempt go extensive earlier than the Seventieth-minute mark.

The ultimate twenty minutes of the match went similarly, with each groups making an attempt to be the one to attain a late winner however neither managing to get the all-important objective.

FT Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1  Hamilton Academical 1

There have been some glorious penalties from each side however Inverness saved their cool the very best to win 4-3.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle Participant of the Match: Ben Nook

Nook’s capacity to create sturdy attacking runs to arrange potential alternatives for his teammates, blended with an equally sturdy defensive functionality saved the match alive for Inverness at essential factors all through the match.

Hamilton Academical Participant of the Match: Charlie Rundell

Rundell opened the goal-scoring on the Caledonian Stadium and was a key part of Hamilton’s makes an attempt to regain possession of the ball and make issues difficult for the hosts.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle Magic Second: The interception from Beaton that led to Thompson’s objective. This may find yourself being the objective that sends the match right into a penalty shoot-out.

Hamilton Academical Magic Second: Early within the second half when Stafford confronted various assaults on objective from Inverness however was capable of defend his line and scoop up the ball with ease.