Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 9,676 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
2.15
With some swift thinking, Gary Morrison plays the ball forward to David Caldwell. David Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. John Cleland controls it well on his chest. John Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Paul James. Paul James outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Scott Law with no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
6.41
Thomas Lindner sees Paul James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul James shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
9.19
David Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Bremner but he's offside!
15.40
Richard Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Paul Campbell collects the pass. Paul Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Gemmill!
22.10
David Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Gemmill but he's offside!
26.23
Gary Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Lindner. Thomas Lindner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Thomas Lindner chips the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Scott Law with no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
32.08
Stuart Johnstone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Johnstone hits a low pass to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.01
Gary Morrison clumsily knocks into Scott Bremner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Bremner gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.03
Stuart Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Lindner. Stuart Johnstone is given a warning by the referee! Thomas Lindner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.05
Kevin Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Colin Gemmill collects the pass. Colin Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.03
Thomas Lindner chips the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Paul James controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Paul James shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Aberdeen kick off the second half!
47.07
David Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Scott Law with no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
60.14
Aberdeen have made 2 substitutions with Rui Bento replacing Alex Young and Gavin Mckinlay replacing Niccolo Maddison .
61.18
Gavin Mckinlay sees Paul James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul James plays a quick one-two with John Cleland and rushes in on goal... Paul James takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
71.49
Antonio Nunes hits a low pass to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner makes a simple pass, allowing Paul Campbell to run into the box. Paul Campbell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
72.47
David Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul James. Paul James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Nunes.
73.52
John Cleland catches Colin White on the ankles. John Cleland is warned by the referee! Colin White stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.19
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Garry Gemmell replacing Paul James .
78.19
David Liddell hacks Thomas Lindner from behind! The referee calls over David Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Lindner runs off the knock.
81.14
Kevin Naysmith advances with the ball. Kevin Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper, Andy Dickov, sees it late!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
85.50
Duncan Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, David Liddell. David Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Booth.
89.27
David Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Hopkin.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.3846153846154 vs 44.6153846153846
Play Area
Home team third: 23.08%, Midfield: 44.62%, Away team third: 32.31%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Cleland of Aberdeen

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Scott Law (GK)
6
2. Colin White (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Antonio Nunes (DEF)
6
7
6. David Liddell (MID)
6
6
9. Paul Campbell (ATT)
8
10. Colin Gemmill (ATT)
7
11. Scott Bremner (ATT)
6

12. Neil Caldwell (MID)
0
13. Andy Sullivan (MID)
0
14. Gary Booth (DEF)
0

1. Andy Dickov (GK)
6
2. Alex Young (DEF)
6
3. Gary Morrison (DEF)
6
4. Scott Hopkin (DEF)
6
5. Scott Booth (DEF)
6
6. Rafael Ramos (MID)
6
7
6
10. Paul James (ATT)
8
11. John Cleland (ATT)
9

12. Rui Bento (MID)
6
13. Gavin Mckinlay (MID)
6
14. Garry Gemmell (MID)
6