Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 13,763 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 Kevin Morton.
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 Kevin Morton.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hamilton Academical kicking off!
2.35
0-0Malcolm Vassell sees Guillermo Peiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Peiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Richard Souness manages to gather it comfortably.
8.28
0-0Anton Eder barges into Steven Winterburn. The referee brings Anton Eder to one side and gives him a warning! Steven Winterburn runs off the knock.
12.21
0-0Antonio Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Neudecker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Neudecker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Johnstone but the linesman indicates offside!
14.43
1-0Matt Rae surges forward with the ball. Matt Rae plays a one-two with Simon Johnson and rushes in on goal... Matt Rae muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Ivan Pichichi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.00
1-0Steven Winterburn darts forward. Steven Winterburn knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.35
Anton Eder flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Hermans collects the pass. Geoffrey Hermans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Johnstone. John Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
21.50
Geoffrey Hermans surges forward with the ball. Geoffrey Hermans rushes past Malcolm Vassell! Geoffrey Hermans looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Ivan Pichichi had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
24.09
Guillermo Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
30.07
2-0Guillermo Peiro hacks Matt Rae from behind! The referee calls over Guillermo Peiro and shows him a yellow card! Matt Rae carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.29
Guillermo Peiro barges into Antonio Petruzzi. Guillermo Peiro is warned by the referee! Antonio Petruzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.38
Matt Rae kicks a strong pass forward to John Johnstone. John Johnstone shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
40.31
Gavin Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro flicks a high pass forward to Steven Winterburn who brings the ball under control. Steven Winterburn knocks the ball forward, putting Filipe Monteiro through on goal. Filipe Monteiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Antonio Petruzzi threads the ball through to Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for 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 Chris Waters replacing Trevor Vieira.
45.00
Aberdeen start the second half!
47.36
Steven Winterburn makes a beautiful solo run. Steven Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
51.06
Steven Winterburn knocks the ball forward to Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Richard Souness!
54.09
2-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.20
2-1Malcolm Vassell flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Peiro who takes it down. Guillermo Peiro advances with the ball. Guillermo Peiro makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ferdi Willems. Some good footwork from Ferdi Willems provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Matthias Overath's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
58.55
2-1Corner kick to Aberdeen. Marino Lobont plays it to the near post. Simon Johnson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.27
2-1Aberdeen have made a substitution with Lakhdar Klouchi replacing Marino Lobont .
61.36
Matt Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Neudecker. Oliver Neudecker plays a quick one-two with Simon Johnson and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Oliver Neudecker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.53
2-1Guillermo Peiro plays the ball forward to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.47
Malcolm Vassell flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Peiro who takes it down. Guillermo Peiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Waters. Chris Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.23
Matt Rae flicks a high pass forward to Simon Johnson who brings the ball under control. Simon Johnson edges inside the box! Simon Johnson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Ivan Pichichi had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
77.49
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Andy Hopkin replacing Malcolm Vassell .
78.56
Marco Comotto sees Chris Waters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Waters puts a great ball through. Guillermo Peiro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
85.33
3-1Andy Hopkin catches Simon Johnson on the ankles. Andy Hopkin is shown the yellow card! Simon Johnson runs off the knock.
87.55
Andy Hopkin clumsily knocks into Antonio Petruzzi. Andy Hopkin is warned by the referee! Antonio Petruzzi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Rae of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard Souness (GK)
6
2. Hannes Haller (DEF)
6
3. Anton Eder (DEF)
6
4. Matthias Overath (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Greig (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Petruzzi (MID)
6
7. Matt Rae (MID)
9
8. Geoffrey Hermans (MID)
8
9. John Johnstone (ATT)
6
10. Simon Johnson (ATT)
9
11. Oliver Neudecker (ATT)
6
12. Andy Bremner (GK)
0
13. Craig Rae (MID)
6
14. Callum Johnstone (MID)
0
1. Ivan Pichichi (GK)
6
2. Marco Comotto (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Souness (DEF)
6
4. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
5. Pablo Navarro (DEF)
6
6. Steven Winterburn (MID)
8
7. Guillermo Peiro (MID)
6
8. Trevor Vieira (ATT)
6
9. Ferdi Willems (ATT)
6
10. Marino Lobont (ATT)
7
11. Filipe Monteiro (ATT)
6
12. Andy Hopkin (DEF)
5
13. Lakhdar Klouchi (MID)
6
14. Chris Waters (MID)
6