Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 9,173 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mckinlay.


0.00
Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
3.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Proctor plays the ball forward to Denis Roda. Denis Roda knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.49
Gavin Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Denis Roda. Denis Roda rushes past Colin White! Denis Roda shoots from just inside the box. Clarence Zwaanswijk comfortably gets down and covers it.
15.43
Ralph Upson threads a neat ball through to Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson skips past Antonio Nunes! Alberto Robinson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Clarence Zwaanswijk with no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
21.48
Gavin Rae surges forward with the ball. Gavin Rae whips in a cross ball towards Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes makes a convincing header. Clarence Zwaanswijk didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.05
Gavin Rae sees space and advances. Gavin Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson connects with a diving header. Clarence Zwaanswijk gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.46
Gavin Rae flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Robinson who brings the ball under control. Alberto Robinson plays a quick one-two with Luke Oakes and rushes in on goal... Alberto Robinson tries a spectacular strike. Superb reactions from Clarence Zwaanswijk. What a save!
38.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.55
Ralph Upson hits a low pass to Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Neil Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Schrader who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Falkirk kick off!
47.51
Colin White hits a low pass to Billy Brady. Billy Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Booth. Andy Booth shoots from distance but is denied by Simon Schrader. Excellent save.
53.11
Darren Dean takes it forward alone. Darren Dean flicks a high ball forward to Luke Oakes who takes it down. Luke Oakes skips past Gary Booth! Some good footwork from Luke Oakes provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
54.56
Darren Dean kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Proctor. Chris Proctor makes an attacking run forward. Chris Proctor chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Clarence Zwaanswijk.
60.38
Falkirk have made 2 substitutions with Fabian N. Benussi replacing Romero P. Molina and Achille Caruso replacing Ralph Upson .
61.42
Jermaine Insley takes it forward alone. Jermaine Insley flicks a high pass forward. Denis Roda controls it well on his chest. With great vision, Denis Roda plays the ball forward to Luke Oakes who has made a great run into the box. Luke Oakes shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
69.34
Jermaine Insley plays the ball forward to Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denis Roda. Denis Roda shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Clarence Zwaanswijk manages to gather it comfortably.
73.39
Stuart Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
75.28
Gavin Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Denis Roda. Denis Roda whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
77.26
With some swift thinking, Jermaine Insley plays the ball forward to Achille Caruso. Achille Caruso hits a low pass to Denis Roda. Denis Roda shoots from distance. Good keeping from Clarence Zwaanswijk as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
78.43
It's a corner kick. Gavin Rae kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Colin Gemmill reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
83.43
Antonio Nunes barges into Luke Oakes. The referee brings Antonio Nunes to one side and gives him a warning! Luke Oakes stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.45
With vision, Darren Dean plays the ball forward to Chris Proctor. Chris Proctor makes a probing pass to Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.29
Fabian N. Benussi hacks Andy Booth from behind! Fabian N. Benussi is shown the yellow card! Andy Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 29.3333333333333 vs 70.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 36.00%, Midfield: 41.33%, Away team third: 22.67%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Robinson of Falkirk

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Colin White (DEF)
6
3. Antonio Nunes (DEF)
6
4. Gary Booth (DEF)
6
6
7. Neil Caldwell (MID)
6
8. Billy Brady (MID)
6
9. Paul Campbell (ATT)
6
10. Colin Gemmill (ATT)
6
11. Andy Booth (ATT)
6

12. Scott Bremner (ATT)
0
13. Dominic Dickov (MID)
0
14. Stuart Strachan (ATT)
0

3. Darren Dean (DEF)
7
7
6
6. Gavin Rae (MID)
8
7. Ralph Upson (MID)
7
8. Chris Proctor (MID)
7
9. Luke Oakes (ATT)
7
10. Denis Roda (ATT)
7
9

13. Achille Caruso (MID)
6
14. Gary Campbell (ATT)
0