Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play Scunthorpe United in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Scunthorpe United get the match underway!
12.28
Emile Draper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Mcleod. Danny Mcleod goes all the way! Danny Mcleod tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Noah Szepan easily smothers it!
15.05
Craig Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Greig. Billy Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jermaine Myers who gathers it comfortably.
16.07
David Gemmell sees a break and surges forward. David Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Booth. Scott Booth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Sheringham.
26.54
Linus Oswald kicks a strong pass forward to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Booth. Scott Booth finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.41
Scott Booth catches Paul Philips on the ankles. Scott Booth is shown the yellow card! Paul Philips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.22
Matt Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Rae. Craig Rae knocks the ball forward to Scott Booth. Scott Booth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Philips.
34.05
Harry Blake knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Ripley. Paul Ripley threads the ball through to Danny Mcleod but he's offside!
44.11
Craig Rae comes in with a late challenge on Emile Draper. Craig Rae is warned by the referee! Emile Draper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Hamilton Academical kicking off!
49.49
Emile Draper chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Mcleod. Danny Mcleod tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Noah Szepan!
53.39
Harry Blake makes a simple pass to Paul Ripley. Paul Ripley shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.33
Emile Draper chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Todd. Arthur Todd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.28
Scott Dickov passes the ball forward to Craig Rae. Craig Rae knocks the ball forward to Billy Greig. Billy Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jermaine Myers who gathers it comfortably.
59.50
Linus Oswald sees a break and surges forward. Linus Oswald advances with the ball. Linus Oswald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.32
Stuart Hendry barges into Jonathan Lumsdon. Stuart Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Jonathan Lumsdon stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.32
Harry Blake catches Richard McCoist on the ankles. Harry Blake is shown the yellow card! Richard McCoist grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.38
Craig Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Greig. Billy Greig whips in a cross ball towards Scott Booth. Scott Booth is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.00
Harry Blake knocks the ball forward to Paul Ripley. Paul Ripley whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Todd. Arthur Todd flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arthur Todd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!

The man of the match was awarded to Arthur Todd of Scunthorpe United

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 3 vs 4
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 1 vs 1
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.7945205479452 vs 45.2054794520548
Play Area
Home team third: 35.62%, Midfield: 43.84%, Away team third: 20.55%