Match Report
| Hamilton Academical | Hamilton Academical |  |  | Elgin City | Elgin City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Colin Mcallister | C. Mcallister |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 43 | | Alec Greig | A. Greig | ||||||||
| Dominic Niven | D. Niven | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Alex Hendry | A. Hendry | |||||||||
| Alex Henderson | A. Henderson | | 56 | D | | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Craig Mcallister | C. Mcallister | ||||||||
| Kevin Mckinlay | K. Mckinlay | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | |||||||||
| Billy Law | B. Law | | 43 | D | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Andy Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Don Hansen | D. Hansen | | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | John Souness | J. Souness | |||||||||
| Callum Caldwell | C. Caldwell | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Colin Gallacher | C. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Dominic McGrory | D. McGrory | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | David Gemmell | D. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Andy Strachan | A. Strachan | | 42 | M | | 9 | | A | 47 | | Gary Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Billy Gemmill | B. Gemmill | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson | |||||||||
| Kevin Collins | K. Collins | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Gavin Ritchie | G. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Garry Young | G. Young | | 50 | G | | 12 | | M | 44 | | Duncan Sullivan | D. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Callum Morrison | C. Morrison | | 43 | G | | 13 | | M | 40 | | Don Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Richard James | R. James | | 37 | A | | 14 | | G | 38 | | Richard Mason | R. Mason | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 2,550 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Morrison.
0.00
0-0Elgin City kick off and get the first half underway!
14.52
0-0Callum Caldwell makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alec Greig manages to gather it.
15.29
0-0Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Collins controls it well on his chest. Kevin Collins shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
20.17
0-0Dominic McGrory barges into Craig Mcallister. The referee calls over Dominic McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Craig Mcallister runs off the knock.
26.27
Dominic McGrory hits a low pass to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
33.47
John Souness flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Ritchie who takes it down. Gavin Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.22
Craig Mcallister gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Dominic Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
39.07
Callum Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.22
Dominic McGrory sees space and advances. Dominic McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Elgin City have changed their lineup with Duncan Sullivan replacing Alex Hendry.
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
48.14
Andy Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. David Gemmell controls it well on his chest. David Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson deftly passes the ball to Gavin Ritchie, releasing him through on goal. Gavin Ritchie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
49.54
Duncan Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to David Gemmell. David Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Gary Young collects the pass. Gary Young lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
53.37
Alex Henderson hits a low pass to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
54.56
0-0Colin Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
59.56
Kevin Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic McGrory. With some swift thinking, Dominic McGrory plays the ball forward to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.29
0-0Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Garry Young replacing Dominic Niven, Callum Morrison replacing Don Hansen and Richard James replacing Kevin Collins .Elgin City have made a substitution with Richard Mason replacing Dominic Henderson .
63.36
John Souness flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
65.16
0-0Colin Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Callum Caldwell. Colin Gallacher is warned by the referee! Callum Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.28
Craig Mcallister threads a neat ball through to David Gemmell. With great vision, David Gemmell plays the ball forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
69.30
Stuart Mccall plays the ball forward to Colin Gallacher. Colin Gallacher makes a simple pass to Richard Mason. Richard Mason shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
71.46
0-0Elgin City are dictating the run of play here today.
72.38
Craig Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Billy Gemmill. The referee calls over Craig Mcallister and shows him a yellow card! Billy Gemmill runs off the knock.
75.10
Dominic McGrory knocks the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.28
Elgin City have made a substitution with Don Glass replacing David Gemmell .
79.33
Dominic McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Colin Gallacher. The referee brings Dominic McGrory to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.38
Craig Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Gallacher. Colin Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Young. Gary Young tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Callum Caldwell threads the ball through to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Callum Caldwell of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Colin Mcallister (GK)
7
2. Dominic Niven (DEF)
6
3. Alex Henderson (DEF)
9
4. Kevin Mckinlay (DEF)
7
5. Billy Law (DEF)
6
6. Don Hansen (MID)
6
7. Callum Caldwell (MID)
9
8. Dominic McGrory (MID)
6
9. Andy Strachan (MID)
7
10. Billy Gemmill (ATT)
6
11. Kevin Collins (ATT)
6
12. Garry Young (GK)
6
13. Callum Morrison (GK)
6
14. Richard James (ATT)
6
1. Alec Greig (GK)
7
2. Alex Hendry (DEF)
7
3. Craig Mcallister (DEF)
8
4. Stuart Mccall (DEF)
7
5. Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
7
6. John Souness (MID)
7
7. Colin Gallacher (MID)
7
8. David Gemmell (MID)
7
9. Gary Young (ATT)
6
10. Dominic Henderson (ATT)
7
11. Gavin Ritchie (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Sullivan (MID)
6
13. Don Glass (MID)
6
14. Richard Mason (GK)
6