More precise passing from the home side and Shay Logan needs to look sharp to cut out a low cross from the industrious Miles Storey, with Anrea Mbuyi-Mutombo lurking close by.

Spanish cries of ole from the delighted home fans as Andrea Mbuyi-Mutombo shows off some fancy footwork.

As we enter the final 10 minutes, Aberdeen show no signs of making a recovery. Caley Thistle keeper Owain Fon Williams has not been tested at all since the interval.

Jordan Roberts gets a warm round of applause from the home fans as he goes off to be replaced by Andrea Mbuyi-Mutombo.

We now have smoke billowing across the pitch from somewhere. Has someone left the half-time pies in the oven too long?

John C: The standard of referees not only in Scotland but after yesterday in England is deplorable. Isn't it ironic that best spell of refereeing was when they were on strike and we had foreigners.

John MacLean, Aberdeen: Been supporting Aberdeen for the past few seasons and have been really happy with their progress but once again Inverness are proving to be one of our toughest opponents.

More than a decent shout for a penalty there as Graeme Shinnie has his foot up to bring down a high ball and has his foot kicked from underneath by Lewis Horner. The Aberdeen player gives referee Willie Collum a filthy look as his protests are waved away.

Len Fyfe, Aberdeen: Sadly this is typical Aberdeen. We will see second half but Ash Taylor and Scott Brown are our week spots.

The bookings are coming thick and fast as Aberdeen defender Mark Reynolds gets both arms round Ross Draper to haul him down. A perfectly executed rugby tackle.

Another lunging tackle from a player in blue and now Danny Devine goes into Willie Collum's wee black book.

Miles Storey pings through a delicious pass with the outside of his boot for Jordan Roberts to run on to but the Inverness midfielder is forced wide and the attack fizzles out. Peter Pawlett races forward on the counter-attack and is chopped down by Ross Draper, who is duly booked.

"He knows he got that one wrong. The referee is trying to balance things up now. I guarantee that if Aberdeen have a penalty claim he'll give it."

Now then, let's revisit that penalty decision. Both players had their feet up high, with Ross Draper getting the slightest touch on the ball before crashing down to earth in a heap. Ash Taylor swiped at fresh air, no contact with the ball - or his opponent...

It's all getting a bit fiery now as Inverness midfielder Jordan Roberts crunches into a challenge on Graeme Shinnie and picks up a yellow card.

It just gets worse for Ash Taylor. He has his foot up high to challenge Ross Draper on the edge of the box and a spot-kick is given as the home midfielder takes a tumble. Was there any contact? Dubious...

Kenny McLean is put up in the air by a lunging tackle from Ross Draper, with the Inverness midfielder perhaps fortunate to avoid a booking. That suggests the home side remain fired up...