Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Rangers. A crowd of 20,608 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lennart Dörner.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lennart Dörner.
0.00
0-0Rangers start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.39
0-0Carlos Dario Ramos hacks Tommy Howey from behind! The referee brings Carlos Dario Ramos to one side and gives him a warning! Tommy Howey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.16
0-0Stuart Johnstone surges forward with the ball. Stuart Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Santiago Chacon manages to gather it.
14.34
0-0Filipe Cuevas catches Adolfo Pardo on the ankles. The referee calls over Filipe Cuevas and warns him to calm down! Adolfo Pardo runs off the knock.
15.46
Filipe Cuevas takes it forward alone. Filipe Cuevas shoots from long range but Santiago Chacon is on top of it.
20.10
0-0Adolfo Pardo makes a simple pass to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball strikes Miguel Martins's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
21.52
0-0Corner kick to Hamilton Academical. Alejandro Lozano plays it out to the edge of the box. Andy Ferguson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
22.14
Jurek Lubanski knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Santiago Chacon!
24.19
0-0Jason Unsworth sees a break and surges forward. Jason Unsworth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet.
26.07
Without breaking stride, Neil McGrory plays the ball forward to Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi threads the ball through into the box. Some superb footwork from Andy Ferguson provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but Santiago Chacon is on top of it.
30.19
Tommy Howey decides to run forward with the ball. Tommy Howey makes a simple pass to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.07
Carlos Dijkstra threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna whips in a cross ball towards Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
34.39
Carlos Dario Ramos clumsily knocks into Richard Hamilton. Carlos Dario Ramos is warned by the referee again! Richard Hamilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.43
Tarik Ray hits a low pass to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Martins.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Stephen Ferguson replacing Stuart Peckham. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
51.07
Richard Hamilton flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Ferguson who gracefully takes it down. Stephen Ferguson makes a probing pass to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Doru Dobos. What a save!
53.15
0-0Richard Hamilton flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Pardo who takes it down. Adolfo Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Stephen Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.29
60.29
0-0Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Hauke Rösler replacing Ernesto Gomez .Rangers have made 3 substitutions with Urvin Van Der Gaag replacing Stuart Johnstone, Gavin James replacing Yassine Hammadou and Goran Jarni replacing Neil McGrory .
67.32
0-0Gavin James makes a probing pass to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson makes a great pass forward. Nicolas Pichichi runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.33
Alejandro Lozano decides to run forward with the ball. Alejandro Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.36
Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet makes a simple pass to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos makes a simple pass to Gavin James. Gavin James threads a neat ball through to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Santiago Chacon!
78.43
Richard Hamilton threads a neat ball through to Jason Unsworth. Jason Unsworth sees a break and surges forward. Jason Unsworth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Doru Dobos who gathers it comfortably.
79.03
Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet decides to run forward with the ball. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet plays the ball forward to Goran Jarni. Goran Jarni controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nicolas Pichichi through on goal. Nicolas Pichichi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Santiago Chacon comfortably gets down and covers it.
83.08
0-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
84.25
0-0Carlos Dijkstra barges into Gavin James. Carlos Dijkstra is shown the yellow card! Gavin James stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.42
Adolfo Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Lozano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Dijkstra controls it well on his chest. Carlos Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball towards Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
87.42
Carlos Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Serna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Serna lofts in a cross ball towards Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray directs the ball goalwards with his head. Doru Dobos comfortably picks it out of the air!
89.42
0-0Filipe Cuevas takes a quick throw-in, which Gavin James takes on the chest. Gavin James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson makes a defence splitting pass to Filipe Cuevas. Adolfo Pardo clumsily knocks into Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Santiago Chacon of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Santiago Chacon (GK)
9
2. Richard Hamilton (DEF)
7
3. Adolfo Pardo (DEF)
7
4. Tommy Howey (DEF)
7
5. Ernesto Gomez (MID)
6
6. Alejandro Lozano (MID)
7
7. Carlos Dijkstra (MID)
6
8. Jason Unsworth (MID)
7
9. Eduardo Serna (ATT)
6
10. Stuart Peckham (ATT)
6
11. Tarik Ray (ATT)
8
12. Dominique Petereyns (DEF)
0
13. Hauke Rösler (MID)
6
14. Stephen Ferguson (ATT)
7
1. Doru Dobos (GK)
8
2. Jurek Lubanski (DEF)
6
3. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet (DEF)
7
4. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
7
5. Miguel Martins (DEF)
6
6. Yassine Hammadou (MID)
6
7. Filipe Cuevas (MID)
7
8. Neil McGrory (MID)
7
9. Nicolas Pichichi (ATT)
7
10. Carlos Dario Ramos (ATT)
5
11. Andy Ferguson (ATT)
8
12. Urvin Van Der Gaag (DEF)
6
13. Gavin James (MID)
7
14. Goran Jarni (MID)
6