Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 4,443 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Partick Thistle kicking off!
3.26
0-0Alex Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Neil Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
8.34
David Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Mccall. Alex Mccall makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Mccall edges inside the box! Alex Mccall shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
9.35
0-0Billy Cleland makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Cleland whips in a cross ball towards John Mccall. Duncan Brady hacks John Mccall from behind! John Mccall appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
14.26
0-1Don Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae makes a simple pass to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.21
0-1John Davidson catches Garry Matteo on the ankles. The referee calls over John Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Garry Matteo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.43
Alex Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.48
Stefan Bierhoff makes a simple pass to Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann threads a neat ball through to John Mccall. John Mccall shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.36
0-1Gary Greig clumsily knocks into Billy Cleland. The referee brings Gary Greig to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.10
Don Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Greig. With vision, Gary Greig plays the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
42.30
Duncan Brady passes the ball forward to Matt Niven. Matt Niven sees a break and surges forward. Matt Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Gemmell. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Gemmell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
0-1John Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Rae who brings the ball under control. Gavin Rae flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Gemmell collects the pass. Stephen Gemmell shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Duncan McGrory.
45.00
0-1Stephen Gemmell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some awkward footwork from Matt Niven provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Hamilton Academical kicking off!
48.32
Billy Cleland knocks the ball forward to John Mccall. John Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.43
Steffen Thielemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.32
0-1Gary Greig makes a simple pass to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Matteo.
60.34
Duncan Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.52
Alex Mccall flicks a high pass forward. John Mccall collects the pass. John Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo flicks the ball with his head but Marcel Hamann is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
71.36
0-2Gary Greig flicks a high pass forward. Colin Liddell collects the pass. Colin Liddell passes the ball forward but Stephen Gemmell is offside!
77.51
0-2Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Callum Morton replacing David Greig, Duncan Caldwell replacing Billy Cleland and Paul Bremner replacing John Mccall .
78.55
Duncan Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Niven. Matt Niven sees a break and surges forward. Matt Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
79.12
Steffen Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Neil Burley controls it well on his chest. Neil Burley shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Marcel Hamann!
81.19
Duncan Brady threads the ball through to Gary Greig. Gary Greig flicks a high pass forward. Colin Liddell controls it well on his chest. Colin Liddell threads a neat, attacking ball through to Scott Bremner. Stefan Bierhoff barges into Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
83.06
Gavin Rae sees Stephen Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Gemmell shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
85.25
Matt Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell advances inside the box! Colin Liddell tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.28
Steffen Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Bremner. Paul Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.03
Alex Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
0-2Neil Burley catches Don Campbell on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Burley and shows him a yellow card! Don Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
23.5%
42%
34.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Gemmell of Partick Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan McGrory (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lars Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefan Bierhoff (DEF) | 7 | |
| 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) |  | 5 |
| 10. | John Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Duncan Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Marcel Hamann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Davidson (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Duncan Brady (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Andy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Niven (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stephen Gemmell (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Scott Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Liddell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Cesar Fonseca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Souness (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Brady (DEF) | 0 | |