Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Ross County. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy James.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy James.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical kick off!
2.37
0-0Antonio Petruzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
3.37
0-0Matthias Overath knocks the ball forward to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi threads a neat ball through to Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson plays a scrappy one-two with John Johnstone and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Johnson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
8.37
1-0Antonio Petruzzi surges forward with the ball. Antonio Petruzzi plays a one-two with John Johnstone and rushes in on goal... Antonio Petruzzi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Garry McCoist has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.05
1-0Roberto Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Venus but the linesman indicates offside!
33.01
1-0Matthias Overath hacks Roberto Postiga from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Postiga runs off the knock.
34.14
Anton Eder flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Petruzzi who takes it down. Antonio Petruzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Johnstone. John Johnstone threads the ball through to Antonio Petruzzi but he's offside!
39.53
Anton Eder passes the ball forward to Matthias Overath. Matthias Overath knocks the ball forward to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano plays a quick one-two with Simon Johnson and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Enzo Califano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
40.07
1-0Nick Beattie hits a low pass to Scott Inglis. With a delightful solo run, Scott Inglis stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Souness who gathers it comfortably.
44.19
Scott Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Antonio Petruzzi clumsily knocks into Scott Morrison. The referee calls over Antonio Petruzzi and shows him a yellow card! Scott Morrison runs off the knock.
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 David Greening replacing Craig Rae. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ross County kick off the second half!
49.19
Anton Eder makes a probing pass to David Greening. David Greening flicks a high ball forward to Simon Johnson who takes it down. Simon Johnson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of John Johnstone. John Johnstone takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
51.52
Scott Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.49
Stephen Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi threads the ball through to Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.11
Matthias Overath knocks the ball to his team mate, David Greening. David Greening sees Enzo Califano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enzo Califano shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
69.11
Hannes Haller knocks the ball to his team mate, David Greening. David Greening threads a neat ball through to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano kicks a strong pass forward to John Johnstone but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.07
Without breaking stride, Hannes Haller plays the ball forward to David Greening. David Greening flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Califano collects the pass. Enzo Califano plays a one-two with Antonio Petruzzi and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Enzo Califano provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
75.52
Roberto Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morrison controls it well on his chest. Scott Morrison sees Don Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Hopkin rushes past Hannes Haller! Don Hopkin rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Don Hopkin!
77.52
1-2Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Oliver Neudecker replacing John Johnstone .
79.08
Roberto Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Richard Souness is on top of it.
81.17
David Greening threads a neat ball through to Oliver Neudecker. Oliver Neudecker knocks the ball forward to Simon Johnson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.51
Geoffrey Hermans threads a neat ball through to David Greening. David Greening knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
David Greening takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Matthias Overath. Matthias Overath runs forward with the ball. Matthias Overath makes an attacking run forward. Matthias Overath shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
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
| Antonio Petruzzi 8 Simon Johnson 86 | Don Hopkin 52, 76 |
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. Stephen Caldwell (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Petruzzi (MID)
9
7. Geoffrey Hermans (MID)
6
8. Craig Rae (MID)
6
9. John Johnstone (ATT)
7
10. Simon Johnson (ATT)
8
11. Enzo Califano (ATT)
6
12. Callum Johnstone (MID)
0
13. David Greening (MID)
7
14. Oliver Neudecker (ATT)
6
1. Garry McCoist (GK)
6
2. Stuart Ferguson (DEF)
6
3. Filipe Castro (DEF)
6
4. Nick Beattie (DEF)
6
5. Spencer Lisbie (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Postiga (MID)
6
7. Scott Morrison (MID)
7
8. Dominic Mason (ATT)
6
9. Duncan Venus (ATT)
6
10. Don Hopkin (ATT)
9
11. Scott Inglis (ATT)
6
12. David Dickov (MID)
0
13. Garry Telfer (MID)
0
14. Malcolm Greaves (ATT)
0