Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 13,108 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Mcallister.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Mcallister.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
2.15
0-0Malcolm Vassell decides to run forward with the ball. Malcolm Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont advances inside the box! Marino Lobont side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
3.07
Lakhdar Klouchi advances with the ball. Lakhdar Klouchi knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems heads the ball goalwards. Richard Souness manages to gather it.
4.11
0-0Anton Eder comes in with a late challenge on Lakhdar Klouchi. Anton Eder is warned by the referee! Lakhdar Klouchi runs off the knock.
6.52
1-0Matt Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.23
Guillermo Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Lakhdar Klouchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lakhdar Klouchi cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Lakhdar Klouchi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Richard Souness gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
10.17
Lakhdar Klouchi takes it forward alone. Lakhdar Klouchi knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Waters. Chris Waters connects with a diving header. Solid save from Richard Souness.
12.33
Guillermo Peiro makes a probing pass to Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Richard Souness.
14.06
1-0Marco Comotto passes the ball forward to Malcolm Vassell. Malcolm Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
15.38
1-0Marco Comotto plays the ball forward to Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi hits a low pass to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira makes a convincing header. The ball comes off Kevin Greig and the loose ball is cleared up field.
16.58
Matthias Overath flicks a high pass forward. Matt Rae holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Rae takes it forward alone. Matt Rae tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.44
1-0Guillermo Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Souness who gathers it comfortably.
20.51
With wonderful vision, Malcolm Vassell laces a through ball forward to Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.09
Antonio Petruzzi threads a neat ball through to Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.15
Guillermo Peiro makes a probing pass to Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont knocks in a cross ball towards Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.42
Marco Comotto pushes up the pitch. Marco Comotto hits a low pass to Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Craig Rae replacing Geoffrey Hermans. Aberdeen have changed their lineup with Matt Moffat replacing Trevor Vieira.
45.00
Aberdeen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.16
Lakhdar Klouchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Waters. Chris Waters shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.05
Lakhdar Klouchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Souness who gathers it comfortably.
53.12
Lakhdar Klouchi plays the ball forward to Chris Waters. Chris Waters lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
59.00
Craig Rae flicks a high pass forward to Enzo Califano who brings the ball under control. Enzo Califano edges inside the box! Enzo Califano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
61.00
2-2Aberdeen have made a substitution with Steven Winterburn replacing Marino Lobont .
65.12
Anton Eder kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi surges forward with the ball. Antonio Petruzzi tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Ivan Pichichi manages to keep it out.
67.42
2-2Matthias Overath catches Guillermo Peiro on the ankles. The referee calls over Matthias Overath and shows him a yellow card! Guillermo Peiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.41
Matt Rae flicks a high ball forward to Simon Johnson who takes it down. Simon Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards John Johnstone. John Johnstone connects with a diving header but Ivan Pichichi reads it well. Excellent keeping!
77.38
Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Callum Johnstone replacing John Johnstone .Aberdeen have made a substitution with Jack Jansen replacing Malcolm Vassell .
78.42
Guillermo Peiro sees Ferdi Willems in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferdi Willems knocks in a cross ball towards Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Richard Souness.
87.30
Anton Eder makes a probing pass to Matt Rae. With a delightful solo run, Matt Rae stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Rae shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ivan Pichichi with no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard Souness (GK)
8
2. Hannes Haller (DEF)
6
3. Anton Eder (DEF)
6
4. Matthias Overath (DEF)
5
5. Kevin Greig (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Petruzzi (MID)
6
7. Matt Rae (MID)
8
8. Geoffrey Hermans (MID)
6
9. John Johnstone (ATT)
6
10. Simon Johnson (ATT)
7
11. Enzo Califano (ATT)
8
12. Andy Bremner (GK)
0
13. Craig Rae (MID)
6
14. Callum Johnstone (MID)
6
1. Ivan Pichichi (GK)
6
2. Marco Comotto (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
5. Pablo Navarro (DEF)
6
6. Lakhdar Klouchi (MID)
9
7. Guillermo Peiro (MID)
6
8. Trevor Vieira (ATT)
6
9. Chris Waters (MID)
7
10. Marino Lobont (ATT)
6
11. Ferdi Willems (ATT)
6
12. Jack Jansen (ATT)
6
13. Steven Winterburn (MID)
6
14. Matt Moffat (ATT)
6