Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy McNeillA. McNeill56
G
1
G
59Andy StrachanA. Strachan
Lars FrieserL. Frieser57
D
2
D
65Edgar NevesE. Neves
Stefan BierhoffS. Bierhoff52
D
3
D
65Mathieu BruneauM. Bruneau
David GreigD. Greig50
D
4captain
D
59David CaldwellD. Caldwell
Dominic MatteoD. Matteo49
D
5
M
72Callum JamesC. James
Billy ClelandB. Cleland60
M
6
M
57Tomas GomesT. Gomes
Steffen ThielemannS. Thielemann56
M
7
M
44Stuart MccallS. Mccall
Daniel SimonsenD. Simonsen52
M
8
M
44John GlassJ. Glass
Neil BurleyN. Burley65
A
9
A
58Callum McStayC. McStay
John MccallJ. Mccall54
A
10
A
54Alec HutchisonA. Hutchison
Garry MatteoG. Matteo53
A
captain11
A
47Matt McNeillM. McNeill
 
Duncan McGroryD. McGrory52
G
12
G
55Andy JamesA. James
Callum MortonC. Morton51
G
13
G
54Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell51
A
14
D
52Alec StrachanA. Strachan

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 7,996 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.


0.00
Hamilton Academical start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.36
Alec Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Bierhoff. The referee warns Alec Hutchison to calm down! Stefan Bierhoff stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.34
David Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on John Mccall. David Caldwell is shown the yellow card! John Mccall runs off the knock.
4.32
David Greig flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Thielemann who brings the ball under control. Steffen Thielemann chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Burley. Neil Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Andy Strachan. Excellent save.
10.37
John Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
14.03
Callum James threads the ball through to Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Callum McStay is offside!
15.49
Tomas Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
22.44
Daniel Simonsen flicks a high pass forward to John Mccall who brings the ball under control. John Mccall shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.04
John Glass threads the ball through to Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.53
David Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Mccall threads a neat ball through to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
30.10
Under pressure, Edgar Neves clears the ball far upfield. Matt McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
33.02
Berwick Rangers are dictating the run of play here today.
39.39
Tomas Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Matteo.
40.49
John Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Berwick Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Berwick Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Berwick Rangers kick off the second half!
53.44
Billy Cleland darts forward. Billy Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
54.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Tomas Gomes plays the ball forward to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Bierhoff.
57.39
Callum James slams into Daniel Simonsen with his studs up. The referee motions to Callum James to come over. It's a red card!! Daniel Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.18
Billy Cleland passes the ball forward to Neil Burley. Neil Burley shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
66.50
Stuart Mccall threads a neat ball through to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Mathieu Bruneau plays the ball forward to Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall makes a probing pass to Callum McStay. Callum McStay edges inside the box! Callum McStay strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Lars Frieser.
72.12
Daniel Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
75.37
Steffen Thielemann makes a simple pass to Neil Burley. Neil Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.33
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Duncan McGrory replacing David Greig, Callum Morton replacing Billy Cleland and Duncan Caldwell replacing John Mccall .
78.43
Steffen Thielemann makes a probing pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.00
John Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.07
Daniel Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Burley. Neil Burley beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Steffen Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Neil Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Burley puts a great ball through but Duncan Caldwell is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Berwick Rangers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
29.9%
46.8%
23.4%

Scorers
Neil Burley 85
Alec Hutchison 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Burley of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Andy McNeill (GK)
6
2.Lars Frieser (DEF)
6
3.Stefan Bierhoff (DEF)
6
4.David Greig (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Matteo (DEF)
6
6.Billy Cleland (MID)
6
7.Steffen Thielemann (MID)
7
8.Daniel Simonsen (MID)
6
9.Neil Burley (ATT)goal scored
7
10.John Mccall (ATT)
6
11.Garry Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan McGrory (GK)
6
13.Callum Morton (GK)
6
14.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6

1.Andy Strachan (GK)
6
2.Edgar Neves (DEF)
6
3.Mathieu Bruneau (DEF)
6
4.David Caldwell (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Callum James (MID)red card
3
6.Tomas Gomes (MID)
7
7.Stuart Mccall (MID)
6
8.John Glass (MID)
7
9.Callum McStay (ATT)
6
10.Alec Hutchison (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Matt McNeill (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy James (GK)
0
13.Don Mckinlay (GK)
0
14.Alec Strachan (DEF)
0