Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 9,074 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hamilton Academical kicking off!
2.16
0-0Paul Cleland sees Stephen Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
6.16
0-1Andy Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton shoots from 25 yards. The keeper, Stuart Gemmill, sees it late!! Goal for Stenhousemuir!
14.14
Andy Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Don Burley. Don Burley sees space and advances. Don Burley shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.54
0-1Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Scott Hendry replacing Stuart Gemmill .
27.48
0-1Paul Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson collects the pass. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Romero P. Arias didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.36
Duncan Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Souness. Andy Souness sees a break and surges forward. Andy Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
30.59
0-1With a delightful solo run, Duncan Niven stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Gregorio Delgado is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
32.11
0-1Duncan Niven takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Some world-class footwork from Scott McCoist provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
34.03
Paul Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.28
1-1Scott McCoist barges into Callum Johnstone. Scott McCoist is warned by the referee! Callum Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.34
1-1Paul Cleland catches Don Burley on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Cleland and shows him a yellow card! Don Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.30
1-1Andy Niven takes it forward alone. Andy Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off the second half!
48.43
Don Burley flicks a high pass forward. Scott McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Martins.
49.11
Gregorio Delgado sees space and advances. Gregorio Delgado flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Bremner who brings the ball neatly under control. Kevin Bremner shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
55.24
1-1Paul Cleland catches Duncan Niven on the ankles. The referee warns Paul Cleland to calm down! Duncan Niven grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.11
Don Burley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Don Burley plays a one-two with Scott McCoist and rushes in on goal... Don Burley comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
59.42
Gary Johnstone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gary Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.24
Don Burley threads the ball through to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.57
Gary Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Bremner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Romero P. Arias reads it well. Excellent save!
65.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Scheffler laces a weighted ball forward to Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
69.39
Paul Cleland threads the ball through to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.46
Gregorio Delgado sees a break and surges forward. Gregorio Delgado sees Billy Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Strachan shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Romero P. Arias!
73.16
Callum Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland threads the ball through to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
75.24
Gary Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Paul Cleland who brings the ball under control. Paul Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner makes a deft header but somehow Romero P. Arias manages to keep it out.
79.28
Kevin Bremner sees Billy Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Davidson. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Davidson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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 Davidson of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Gemmill (GK)
6
2. Scott Hutchison (DEF)
6
3. Roberto Martins (DEF)
6
4. Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5. Gregorio Delgado (DEF)
8
6. Callum Johnstone (DEF)
6
7. Gary Johnstone (MID)
7
8. Paul Cleland (MID)
6
9. Kevin Bremner (ATT)
8
10. Stephen Davidson (ATT)
9
11. Billy Strachan (ATT)
7
12. Scott Hendry (MID)
6
13. Ali Bogaczyk (MID)
0
14. John McGrory (ATT)
0
1. Romero P. Arias (GK)
7
2. Andy Niven (DEF)
7
3. Julian Scheffler (DEF)
6
4. Fatik Volmer (DEF)
6
5. Callum Brady (DEF)
6
6. Duncan Niven (MID)
6
7. Don Burley (MID)
7
8. Andy Souness (MID)
6
9. John Mckinlay (MID)
6
10. Scott McCoist (ATT)
6
11. Stuart Morton (ATT)
7
12. Stuart Morton (GK)
0
13. Mansour Heurlié (ATT)
0
14. Kemal Collymore (ATT)
0