Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Stirling AlbionStirling Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan McGroryD. McGrory52
G
1
G
62Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Lars FrieserL. Frieser57
D
2
D
59Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes
Stefan BierhoffS. Bierhoff52
D
captain3
D
54John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
David GreigD. Greig50
D
4
D
44Gavin HansenG. Hansen
Dominic MatteoD. Matteo49
D
5
M
56Dominic GemmillD. Gemmill
Billy ClelandB. Cleland60
M
6
M
50Callum GemmellC. Gemmell
Steffen ThielemannS. Thielemann56
M
7
M
49Scott JamesS. James
Alex MccallA. Mccall49
M
8
M
45Craig LawC. Law
Neil BurleyN. Burley65
A
9captain
A
55Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
John MccallJ. Mccall54
A
10
A
54Scott BradyS. Brady
Garry MatteoG. Matteo53
A
11
A
54Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone
 
Callum MortonC. Morton51
G
12
G
54Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell51
A
13
A
53John DalglishJ. Dalglish
Paul BremnerP. Bremner48
D
14
G
48Billy McNeillB. McNeill

United Flights
today's match is sponsored by United Flights
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 4,707 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gough.


0.00
Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
2.22
Gavin Hansen knocks the ball forward to Dominic Gemmill. Dominic Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
6.39
Billy Cleland takes a quick throw-in. Alex Mccall hits a low pass to John Mccall. John Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.47
Gavin Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James flicks a high pass forward to Garry Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
18.38
John Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Naysmith plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Johnstone and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Garry Naysmith provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.53
Dominic Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.05
With great vision, John Naysmith plays the ball forward to Craig Law. Craig Law sees Scott Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Matteo.
30.47
Scott James kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
32.31
Steffen Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo collects the pass. Garry Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alec Mckinlay.
33.13
It's a corner kick. Billy Cleland kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Stefan Bierhoff strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.10
Alex Mccall comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Gemmill. The referee warns Alex Mccall to calm down! Dominic Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.16
Alex Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
42.38
With great vision, Scott James plays the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
44.32
Billy Cleland runs straight at the opposition's defence. Billy Cleland shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
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. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stirling Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Stirling Albion kick off the second half!
48.51
Billy Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Mccall. John Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.55
Scott James runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott James finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
67.50
Stefan Bierhoff knocks the ball forward to Alex Mccall. Alex Mccall threads the ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.05
Callum Gemmell threads the ball through to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.01
Billy Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Burley. Neil Burley shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
75.57
Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Scott James who brings the ball under control. Scott James knocks the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
77.12
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Callum Morton replacing David Greig, Duncan Caldwell replacing Billy Cleland and Paul Bremner replacing John Mccall .Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Gavin Hansen, John Dalglish replacing Scott James and Billy McNeill replacing Colin Johnstone .
81.46
Billy McNeill clumsily knocks into Callum Morton. The referee calls over Billy McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Callum Morton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.17
John Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Gemmill. Dominic Gemmill sees Garry Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Brady but he's offside!
85.38
John Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Callum Gemmell who takes it down. Callum Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.29
Callum Morton threads a neat ball through to Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Stirling Albion
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
35.2%
40.8%
23.9%

Scorers
John Mccall 6
Billy McNeill 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Mccall of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Duncan McGrory (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)
7
7.Steffen Thielemann (MID)
6
8.Alex Mccall (MID)
8
9.Neil Burley (ATT)
6
10.John Mccall (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Garry Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Morton (GK)
6
13.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6
14.Paul Bremner (DEF)
6

1.Alec Mckinlay (GK)
6
2.Gavin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.John Naysmith (DEF)
7
4.Gavin Hansen (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Gemmill (MID)
7
6.Callum Gemmell (MID)
8
7.Scott James (MID)
8
8.Craig Law (MID)
6
9.Garry Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Scott Brady (ATT)
7
11.Colin Johnstone (ATT)
7
 
12.Kevin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
13.John Dalglish (ATT)
6
14.Billy McNeill (GK)goal scoredyellow card
8