Match Report


Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay54
G
1
G
56Andy McNeillA. McNeill
Edgar NevesE. Neves65
D
2
D
57Lars FrieserL. Frieser
Gavin MasonG. Mason60
D
3
D
48Dominic MatteoD. Matteo
David CaldwellD. Caldwell57
D
captain4
D
47Paul BremnerP. Bremner
Lennart BierhoffL. Bierhoff62
M
5
D
46Andy CampbellA. Campbell
Tomas GomesT. Gomes57
M
6
M
59Kevin StrachanK. Strachan
John RitchieJ. Ritchie51
M
7
M
54Steffen ThielemannS. Thielemann
Stuart MccallS. Mccall44
M
8
M
50Daniel SimonsenD. Simonsen
Callum McStayC. McStay58
A
9
A
72Richard McCoistR. McCoist
Alec HutchisonA. Hutchison53
A
10captain
A
64Neil BurleyN. Burley
David MortonD. Morton49
A
11
A
53Garry MatteoG. Matteo
 
Guilherme FariaG. Faria52
D
12
G
52Duncan McGroryD. McGrory
Alec StrachanA. Strachan52
D
13
G
50Callum MortonC. Morton
Richard HopkinR. Hopkin48
D
14
A
50Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Morrison.


0.00
The first half starts with Berwick Rangers kicking off!
2.29
John Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.41
Gavin Mason threads the ball through to John Ritchie. John Ritchie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Ritchie makes a great pass forward. Callum McStay runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.59
Kevin Strachan threads a neat ball through to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Caldwell.
16.43
Tomas Gomes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tomas Gomes shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.24
Alec Hutchison hacks Andy Campbell from behind! Alec Hutchison is given a warning by the referee! Andy Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.20
Edgar Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Ritchie. John Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Matteo.
32.05
Gavin Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Bierhoff. Lennart Bierhoff passes the ball forward to David Morton. David Morton plays a quick one-two with Alec Hutchison and rushes in on goal... David Morton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Andy Campbell.
34.31
Steffen Thielemann sees space and advances. Steffen Thielemann shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.33
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half. The Berwick Rangers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off the second half!
47.13
John Ritchie sees David Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Morton whips in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.38
Daniel Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Don Mckinlay manages to gather it comfortably.
54.55
Andy Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Thielemann controls it well on his chest. Steffen Thielemann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steffen Thielemann shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
55.20
From the throw-in, Dominic Matteo picks out Lars Frieser. Lars Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Thielemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from distance but Don Mckinlay is on top of it.
57.53
John Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Frieser.
61.10
John Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Bremner.
65.13
David Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Lennart Bierhoff who takes it down. Lennart Bierhoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Matteo.
66.10
Edgar Neves pushes up the pitch. Edgar Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Matteo.
69.46
Tomas Gomes threads a neat ball through to David Morton. David Morton whips in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.37
With some swift thinking, Daniel Simonsen plays the ball forward to Neil Burley. Neil Burley plays a scrappy one-two with Richard McCoist and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Burley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.01
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Duncan McGrory replacing Paul Bremner, Callum Morton replacing Kevin Strachan and Duncan Caldwell replacing Neil Burley .
78.11
David Caldwell barges into Duncan Caldwell. The referee warns David Caldwell to calm down! Duncan Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.21
David Caldwell makes a probing pass to Lennart Bierhoff. With some swift thinking, Lennart Bierhoff plays the ball forward to David Morton. David Morton shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
81.22
Duncan Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Mason. The referee calls over Duncan Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Gavin Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.44
Steffen Thielemann darts forward. Steffen Thielemann shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
87.16
Steffen Thielemann plays the ball forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
89.25
Callum Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Neves.
90.00
Tomas Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Berwick Rangers

Hamilton Academical
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
28.7%
41.4%
29.9%

Scorers
Callum McStay 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Thielemann of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Don Mckinlay (GK)
8
2.Edgar Neves (DEF)
7
3.Gavin Mason (DEF)
6
4.David Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Lennart Bierhoff (MID)
7
6.Tomas Gomes (MID)
7
7.John Ritchie (MID)
8
8.Stuart Mccall (MID)
6
9.Callum McStay (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alec Hutchison (ATT)
5
11.David Morton (ATT)
7
 
12.Guilherme Faria (DEF)
0
13.Alec Strachan (DEF)
0
14.Richard Hopkin (DEF)
0

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