Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 13,650 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Davidson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
2.20
Gavin Niven sees John Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, David Burley. David Burley plays a one-two with John Mason and rushes in on goal... David Burley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.22
Max Riggott chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Neudecker. Oliver Neudecker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.37
Scott Booth receives the ball from a throw-in from Stuart Johnstone. Scott Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dickov. Stuart Dickov flicks a high pass forward. David Burley collects the pass. David Burley skips past Matt Rae! David Burley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Richard Souness has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.39
Max Riggott threads a neat ball through to Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans runs straight at the opposition's defence. Geoffrey Hermans skips past Gavin Niven! Some good footwork from Geoffrey Hermans provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
18.41
Matt Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Netzer. Noah Netzer passes the ball forward to Oliver Neudecker. Oliver Neudecker knocks the ball forward to Dion Gascoigne but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.48
Geoffrey Hermans barges into David Burley. Geoffrey Hermans is warned by the referee! David Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.06
David Burley comes in with a late challenge on Noah Netzer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Netzer stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.33
Geoffrey Hermans barges into Stuart Dickov. The referee calls over Geoffrey Hermans again and warns him to calm down! Stuart Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.52
Andy White runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy White plays a scrappy one-two with John Mason and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy White looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
26.42
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
34.36
Matt Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne knocks the ball forward, putting Matt Rae through on goal. Matt Rae shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
42.47
Stuart Dickov makes a run forward as David Burley takes the throw-in. Stuart Dickov skillfully chests the ball down. Stuart Dickov sees Richard Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Gemmell edges inside the box! Richard Gemmell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.46
Noah Netzer threads a neat ball through to Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Neudecker who gracefully takes it down. Oliver Neudecker whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Craig Rae replacing Geoffrey Hermans. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Inverness Caledonian Thistle kicking off!
51.37
Matt Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dickov. Stuart Dickov plays a sublime one-two with David Burley and races in on goal... Stuart Dickov rockets a shot on goal but Richard Souness is on top of it.
55.15
Stuart Dickov takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of David Burley. David Burley makes an attacking run forward. David Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Dickov. Stuart Dickov heads the ball goalwards but Richard Souness is on top of his game. Well saved!
59.11
David Burley threads a neat ball through to John Mason. John Mason shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.07
Hannes Haller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
63.09
Max Riggott makes a strong solo run forward. Max Riggott advances with the ball. Max Riggott threads a neat, attacking ball through to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Alec Glass manages to keep it out.
66.45
Neil Matteo passes the ball forward to Andy White. Andy White chips the ball to his team mate, David Burley. David Burley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
67.49
Matt Brady flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Gemmell plays a quick one-two with Neil Matteo and rushes in on goal... Richard Gemmell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Anton Eder happens to be in the right place to block it.
71.39
Oliver Neudecker hacks Matt Brady from behind! The referee calls over Oliver Neudecker and shows him a yellow card! Matt Brady runs off the knock.
73.02
Hannes Haller flicks a high pass forward to Enzo Califano who brings the ball under control. Enzo Califano flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Neudecker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Neudecker whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Alec Glass is on top of it.
75.09
Matt Rae threads the ball through to Craig Rae. Craig Rae runs straight at the defence! Craig Rae shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.43
Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Matthias Overath replacing Dion Gascoigne .
78.44
Craig Rae passes the ball forward to Oliver Neudecker. Oliver Neudecker plays a one-two with Enzo Califano and advances towards the goal... Oliver Neudecker strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Alec Glass is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.49
David Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy White. Andy White knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.9480519480519 vs 48.0519480519481
Play Area
Home team third: 28.57%, Midfield: 49.35%, Away team third: 22.08%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Burley of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Max Riggott (DEF)
7
3. Noah Netzer (DEF)
7
4. Hannes Haller (DEF)
6
5. Anton Eder (DEF)
6
7. Matt Rae (MID)
6
6
10. Enzo Califano (ATT)
7
8

12. Andy Bremner (GK)
0
13. Craig Rae (MID)
6
6

1. Alec Glass (GK)
6
2. Scott Booth (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Niven (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Dickov (MID)
7
6. David Burley (MID)
9
7. Matt Brady (MID)
6
8. Andy White (MID)
6
9. John Mason (ATT)
6
10. Neil Matteo (ATT)
6
11. Richard Gemmell (ATT)
6

12. Callum Hansen (GK)
0
13. Garry Hutchison (DEF)
0
14. Felice Biagioni (ATT)
0