Match Report
| Hamilton Academical | Hamilton Academical |  |  | Motherwell | Motherwell | ||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Connelly | Anthony Connelly | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Duncan Campbell | D. Campbell |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Matt Johnstone | M. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Eddie Newton | E. Newton |  | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Alex Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Billy McStay | B. McStay | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 | | Duncan Hutchison | D. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Eric Dugbatey | E. Dugbatey |  | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Callum McStay | C. McStay | |||||||||
| Elvis Altomare | E. Altomare |  | 61 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | |||||||||
| David Niven | D. Niven | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Billy Davidson | B. Davidson | |||||||||
| Neil Henderson | N. Henderson | | 75 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Richard Strachan | R. Strachan | |||||||||
| Stephen Gemmill | S. Gemmill | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 |  | Mario Valente | M. Valente | |||||||||
| Gerard Colucci | G. Colucci |  | 61 | A | | 9 | | M | 47 | | Alexandre Fonseca | A. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Matt Mccall | M. Mccall | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Craig Davidson | C. Davidson | |||||||||
| Neil Young | N. Young | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 |  | Nicolas Lensing | N. Lensing | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play Motherwell in this friendly game. A crowd of 14,794 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical start the match!
6.21
0-0Billy McStay passes the ball forward to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson passes the ball forward to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Young. Neil Young connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Matt Johnstone easily smothers it.
10.43
Mario Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson goes all the way! Craig Davidson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Duncan Campbell easily smothers it.
12.20
0-0David Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.53
David Niven passes the ball forward to Neil Young. Neil Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
16.58
0-0Eric Dugbatey flicks the ball to his team mate, David Niven. David Niven threads the ball through to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Neil Young. Neil Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
21.12
0-0Neil Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Mario Valente. Neil Henderson is given a warning by the referee! Mario Valente hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.09
Billy McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Colucci. Gerard Colucci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.55
Duncan Hutchison passes the ball forward to Alexandre Fonseca. Alexandre Fonseca threads the ball through to Nicolas Lensing. Nicolas Lensing plays a perfect one-two with Craig Davidson and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Lensing rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
30.55
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.13
Duncan Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.53
Billy McStay knocks the ball forward to David Niven. David Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Hutchison.
40.31
1-0Eric Dugbatey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Niven. David Niven knocks the ball forward to Neil Young. Neil Young shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell kick off!
49.53
Alexandre Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
51.17
Richard Strachan hacks Neil Henderson from behind! Richard Strachan is given a warning by the referee! Neil Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.22
Alex Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Valente. Mario Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Lensing. Nicolas Lensing shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Campbell easily smothers it!
57.34
1-0Callum McStay barges into Neil Henderson. Callum McStay is shown the yellow card! Neil Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.08
Mario Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Lensing. Nicolas Lensing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.32
Billy McStay makes a probing pass to Stephen Gemmill. Stephen Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Young. Neil Young plays a perfect one-two with Gerard Colucci and rushes in on goal... Neil Young shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.34
2-0Mario Valente advances with the ball. Mario Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Lensing but the linesman indicates offside!
79.20
Neil Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Colucci. Gerard Colucci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Hutchison.
83.20
Stephen Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Young. Neil Young is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.09
Neil Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Dickov.
89.28
Alex Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Valente. Mario Valente threads the ball through to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson goes all the way! Craig Davidson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Duncan Campbell manages to gather it comfortably.
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
| Neil Young 40, 61, 83 |