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 Aberdeen. A crowd of 13,473 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen start the match!
9.38
0-0Geoffrey Hermans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Neudecker. Oliver Neudecker shoots from 20 yards. Gaspar Barbosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
10.58
0-0Matt Rae flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Neudecker who brings the ball under control. Oliver Neudecker kicks a strong pass forward to Enzo Califano but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.25
Max Riggott threads the ball through to Matt Rae. Matt Rae flicks a high pass forward. Dion Gascoigne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dion Gascoigne shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Gaspar Barbosa as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
21.19
0-0Guillermo Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Haller.
26.07
0-0Steven Winterburn picks a pass forward to Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.37
Matt Rae makes a simple pass to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Gaspar Barbosa. Excellent save.
28.26
Stephen Mcallister decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar runs straight at the defence! Florian Benkouar muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.58
0-0Steven Winterburn comes in with a late challenge on Matt Rae. The referee brings Steven Winterburn to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Rae grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Morten Laursen threads the ball through to Guillermo Peiro. What a great partnership. Guillermo Peiro threads a neat ball through to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
48.44
0-1Steven Winterburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro passes the ball forward to Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
51.44
Antonio Petruzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne rushes past Morten Laursen! Dion Gascoigne looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Gaspar Barbosa is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
53.46
Duncan Swift flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Peiro who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Peiro threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Max Riggott.
54.25
Duncan Swift flicks a high pass forward to Craig Inglis who brings the ball under control. What teamwork. Craig Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Peiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock beats his man to it with a header. Richard Souness manages to gather it.
57.54
Duncan Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn makes a beautiful solo run. Steven Winterburn finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.28
Steven Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.48
Noah Netzer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Vassell.
65.44
0-1Enzo Califano hacks Stephen Mcallister from behind! Enzo Califano is warned by the referee! Stephen Mcallister runs off the knock.
66.37
Craig Inglis makes a simple pass to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.55
Antonio Petruzzi laces a through ball forward to Craig Rae. Craig Rae shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.54
0-1Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Matthias Overath replacing Dion Gascoigne .Aberdeen have made 2 substitutions with Brian Grant replacing Duncan Swift and Matt Moffat replacing Jonathan Wetherall .
81.12
Craig Rae threads a neat ball through to Matthias Overath. Matthias Overath plays a quick one-two with Oliver Neudecker and rushes in on goal... Matthias Overath rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.13
Malcolm Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Steven Winterburn collects the pass. Steven Winterburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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)
6
2. Max Riggott (DEF)
6
3. Noah Netzer (DEF)
6
4. Hannes Haller (DEF)
6
5. Anton Eder (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Petruzzi (MID)
6
7. Matt Rae (MID)
7
8. Geoffrey Hermans (MID)
6
9. Dion Gascoigne (ATT)
7
10. Enzo Califano (ATT)
6
11. Oliver Neudecker (ATT)
6
12. Andy Bremner (GK)
0
13. Craig Rae (MID)
6
14. Matthias Overath (DEF)
6
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Duncan Swift (DEF)
7
3. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Mcallister (DEF)
6
5. Morten Laursen (DEF)
6
6. Craig Inglis (MID)
6
7. Steven Winterburn (MID)
8
8. Guillermo Peiro (MID)
9
9. Jonathan Wetherall (ATT)
6
10. Fredrik Woodcock (ATT)
6
11. Florian Benkouar (ATT)
8
12. Brian Grant (DEF)
6
13. Chris Waters (MID)
0
14. Matt Moffat (ATT)
6