Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Ross County. A crowd of 10,554 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Meiklejohn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Meiklejohn.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ross County get the match underway!
2.23
0-1Garry Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Telfer. Duncan Telfer shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Anthony Smith with no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
10.04
0-1Guy Bondel flicks a high pass forward to Andy Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Andy Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to Gary Best who takes it down. Gary Best tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
14.53
0-1Scott Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Garry McCoist.
15.01
0-1Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Arturo Nunez replacing Anthony Smith .
16.02
0-1Billy Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Gemmell. Billy Strachan is warned by the referee! Stephen Gemmell runs off the knock.
26.37
Scott Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Billy Strachan controls it well on his chest. Billy Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Garry McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.31
1-1Scott Hendry sees Billy Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.09
Mansour Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Mckinlay who brings the ball under control. Kevin Mckinlay decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical get the second half underway!
47.51
Scott Hendry sees a break and surges forward. Scott Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.41
Scott Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson controls it well on his chest. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.09
Garry Matteo decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ross County are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
51.05
Scott Hendry lofts the ball long. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.38
Mansour Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Colin Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Colin Dalglish controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.47
Alberto Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.46
Maurits Arveladze flicks the ball to his team mate, David Young. David Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.35
Gary Johnstone changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Johnstone.
67.43
1-2Scott Hendry clumsily knocks into Duncan Telfer. The referee calls over Scott Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Telfer runs off the knock.
72.34
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.01
Maurits Arveladze flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Hendry. Scott Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson rushes past Andy Johnstone! Stephen Davidson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.41
Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Paul Cleland replacing Cristiano Arcadio and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.49
Guy Bondel hits a low pass to Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.24
Stephen Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Sullivan. Callum Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
89.59
Paul Cleland threads the ball through to Scott Hutchison. Scott Hutchison takes it forward alone. Scott Hutchison tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Gary Johnstone of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Anthony Smith (GK)
6
2. Scott Hutchison (DEF)
6
3. Maurits Arveladze (DEF)
6
4. Cristiano Arcadio (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Fernandes (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Martins (DEF)
6
7. Gary Johnstone (MID)
9
8. Scott Hendry (MID)
8
9. Stephen Davidson (ATT)
7
10. Billy Strachan (ATT)
6
11. David Young (ATT)
6
12. Arturo Nunez (ATT)
6
13. Paul Cleland (MID)
6
14. Ali Bogaczyk (MID)
0
1. Garry McCoist (GK)
6
2. Andy Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Mansour Fernandez (DEF)
7
4. Guy Bondel (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Gemmell (DEF)
6
6. Garry Matteo (MID)
7
7. Callum Sullivan (MID)
6
8. Colin Dalglish (MID)
9
9. Kevin Mckinlay (MID)
6
10. Duncan Telfer (ATT)
8
11. Gary Best (ATT)
6
12. Alberto Florio (GK)
0
13. Francisco Sanz (MID)
0
14. Gary Hutchison (ATT)
0