Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     StenhousemuirStenhousemuir
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy McNeillA. McNeill56
G
1
G
55Don LawD. Law
Lars FrieserL. Frieser57
D
2captain
D
58Don GemmillD. Gemmill
Dominic MatteoD. Matteo48
D
3
D
57Duncan SounessD. Souness
Paul BremnerP. Bremner47
D
4
D
57Martin SeibertM. Seibert
Andy CampbellA. Campbell46
D
captain5
D
56Colin DickovC. Dickov
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan59
M
6
D
55Andy RaeA. Rae
Steffen ThielemannS. Thielemann54
M
7
M
52Stuart BoothS. Booth
Daniel SimonsenD. Simonsen50
M
8
M
48Oscar AndresO. Andres
Richard McCoistR. McCoist72
A
9
M
44David ClelandD. Cleland
Neil BurleyN. Burley64
A
10
A
55Paul RitchieP. Ritchie
Garry MatteoG. Matteo53
A
11
A
54Gavin JohnstoneG. Johnstone
 
Duncan McGroryD. McGrory52
G
12
D
53Noah OuindiN. Ouindi
Callum MortonC. Morton50
G
13
A
51Micka‘l BenkouarM. Benkouar
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell50
A
14
D
45Stuart HutchisonS. Hutchison

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 4,471 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mccall.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stenhousemuir kick off!
3.24
Dominic Matteo makes a simple pass to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.43
David Cleland hits a low pass to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.26
Paul Bremner makes a probing pass to Daniel Simonsen. Daniel Simonsen surges forward with the ball. Daniel Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Burley. Neil Burley comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
21.17
Kevin Strachan knocks the ball forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.02
David Cleland catches Kevin Strachan on the ankles. David Cleland is shown the yellow card! Kevin Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.11
David Cleland knocks the ball forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
28.07
Stuart Booth barges into Daniel Simonsen. The referee brings Stuart Booth to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.29
Stuart Booth advances with the ball. Stuart Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off the second half!
55.57
Paul Bremner flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Simonsen who takes it down. Daniel Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist edges inside the box! Richard McCoist strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Richard McCoist scores for Hamilton Academical!!
59.58
Stuart Booth catches Daniel Simonsen on the ankles. Stuart Booth is given another warning by the referee! Daniel Simonsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.39
Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with Micka‘l Benkouar replacing Colin Dickov .
63.57
Kevin Strachan hits a low pass to Neil Burley. Neil Burley shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.15
Kevin Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Burley. Neil Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
66.12
Stuart Booth comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Simonsen. The referee calls over Stuart Booth yet again and warns him to calm down! Daniel Simonsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.12
Richard McCoist hacks Andy Rae from behind! The referee brings Richard McCoist to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Rae runs off the knock.
69.14
Dominic Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Strachan who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Kevin Strachan stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Don Law.
70.09
It's a corner kick. Kevin Strachan loops the ball over to the far post. Andy Campbell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
72.11
Stuart Booth flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ritchie comfortably collects the pass. Paul Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Andy McNeill manages to gather it.
73.50
Lars Frieser threads a neat ball through to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan makes a probing pass to Neil Burley. Neil Burley tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
77.25
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Duncan McGrory replacing Paul Bremner, Callum Morton replacing Kevin Strachan and Duncan Caldwell replacing Neil Burley .Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with Stuart Hutchison replacing Oscar Andres .
79.15
Daniel Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Don Law effortlessly smothers it!
81.00
David Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Johnstone rushes past Duncan McGrory! Gavin Johnstone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Gavin Johnstone scores for Stenhousemuir!!
84.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Morton plays the ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.57
Andy Campbell sees space and advances. Andy Campbell makes an attacking run forward. Andy Campbell threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Richard McCoist provides some space. He shoots at goal. Richard McCoist scores for Hamilton Academical!!
89.04
Stuart Booth hits a low pass to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Stenhousemuir
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
30.5%
48.8%
20.7%

Scorers
Richard McCoist 56, 86
Gavin Johnstone 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard McCoist of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Andy McNeill (GK)
6
2.Lars Frieser (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Matteo (DEF)
6
4.Paul Bremner (DEF)
6
5.Andy Campbell (DEF)
7
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)
7
7.Steffen Thielemann (MID)
6
8.Daniel Simonsen (MID)
7
9.Richard McCoist (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Neil Burley (ATT)
6
11.Garry Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan McGrory (GK)
6
13.Callum Morton (GK)
6
14.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6

1.Don Law (GK)
7
2.Don Gemmill (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Souness (DEF)
6
4.Martin Seibert (DEF)
6
5.Colin Dickov (DEF)
6
6.Andy Rae (DEF)
6
7.Stuart Booth (MID)
7
8.Oscar Andres (MID)
6
9.David Cleland (MID)yellow card
7
10.Paul Ritchie (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Noah Ouindi (DEF)
0
13.Micka‘l Benkouar (ATT)
6
14.Stuart Hutchison (DEF)
6