Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Young.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Young.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian start the match!
2.12
0-0Carlos Dijkstra makes a simple pass to Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
3.49
0-0Jeremy Levintsky surges forward with the ball. Jeremy Levintsky knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Santiago Chacon who gathers it comfortably.
9.33
Jason Unsworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.28
Alejandro Lozano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.40
Alejandro Lozano kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Silvio Lima is on top of it.
14.01
0-0Dominique Petereyns brings the ball forward. Dominique Petereyns flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Unsworth. Chritophe Laslandes clumsily knocks into Jason Unsworth. Penalty not given!!
16.11
Callum McNeill makes a simple pass to Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky flicks a high pass forward. Mike Newby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Newby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommy Howey.
24.11
0-0Jason Unsworth catches Kevin Strachan on the ankles. The referee warns Jason Unsworth to calm down! Kevin Strachan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.39
Julian Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Alun Shilton controls it well on his chest. Alun Shilton finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Santiago Chacon. Excellent save.
28.33
Dominique Petereyns flicks a high pass forward. Jason Unsworth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Unsworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Ferguson and advances towards the goal... Alejandro Lozano strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Silvio Lima. Excellent save.
38.56
Kevin Strachan passes the ball forward to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Howey.
39.42
0-1David Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson directs the ball goalwards with his head. Stephen Ferguson scores for Hamilton Academical!!
45.00
Jason Unsworth passes the ball forward to Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Jason Unsworth. Jason Unsworth jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Silvio Lima manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Adolfo Pardo replacing Tommy Howey, Ernesto Gomez replacing Alejandro Lozano and Tarik Ray replacing Stuart Peckham.
45.00
Hamilton Academical start the second half!
49.04
With some swift thinking, David Müller plays the ball forward to Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra hits a low pass to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Silvio Lima. Excellent save.
53.07
0-1Jeremy Levintsky makes a probing pass to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.09
Kevin Strachan barges into Carlos Dijkstra. The referee calls over Kevin Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Dijkstra carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.05
Ernesto Gomez boots it upfield. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Lima who gathers it comfortably.
61.51
0-1Carlos Dijkstra hits a low pass to Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Serna but he's offside!
66.28
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Alun Shilton controls it well on his chest. Alun Shilton passes the ball forward but Nicolas Zimmermann is offside!
69.48
With a delightful solo run, Adolfo Pardo stretches the opposition's defence. Adolfo Pardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
71.48
Tarik Ray knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Silvio Lima as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
73.08
Kevin Strachan sees Mike Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Newby makes a probing pass between the defence to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
75.52
Ernesto Gomez threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.30
0-1Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Kevin Mckinlay replacing Callum McNeill .
83.58
Ross Sharpe hits a low pass to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Ross Sharpe. Ross Sharpe heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
84.02
0-1Kevin Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann plays a quick one-two with Ross Sharpe and rushes in on goal... Hauke Rösler barges into Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann appeals for a penalty! Given!!
84.02
0-1The referee points to the spot..
85.02
Mike Newby steps up and fires a shot towards the top corner, but it hits the woodwork and bounces back out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Ferguson of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Silvio Lima (GK)
9
2. Chritophe Laslandes (DEF)
6
3. Callum McNeill (DEF)
6
4. Albert Calvo (DEF)
6
5. Julian Hierro (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
7. Jeremy Levintsky (MID)
7
8. Ross Sharpe (MID)
6
9. Nicolas Zimmermann (ATT)
6
10. Alun Shilton (ATT)
6
11. Mike Newby (ATT)
6
12. Kevin Mckinlay (ATT)
6
13. Patrick Laver (DEF)
0
14. Robert Riza (DEF)
0
1. Santiago Chacon (GK)
6
2. David Müller (DEF)
6
3. Dominique Petereyns (DEF)
7
4. Tommy Howey (DEF)
6
5. Hauke Rösler (MID)
6
6. Alejandro Lozano (MID)
7
7. Carlos Dijkstra (MID)
9
8. Jason Unsworth (MID)
7
9. Eduardo Serna (ATT)
6
10. Stephen Ferguson (ATT)
9
11. Stuart Peckham (ATT)
6
12. Adolfo Pardo (DEF)
6
13. Ernesto Gomez (MID)
6
14. Tarik Ray (ATT)
6