Match Report
| Hamilton Academical | Hamilton Academical |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Christopher George | Christopher George | ||||||||||||||||||
| Clarence Zwaanswijk | C. Zwaanswijk |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Simon Schrader | S. Schrader | |||||||||
| Colin White | C. White |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 |  | Darren Dean | D. Dean | |||||||||
| Gary Booth | G. Booth | | 46 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | ||||||||
| Matt Ferguson | M. Ferguson | | 46 | D | | 4 | | | D | 66 | | Jermaine Insley | J. Insley | ||||||||
| Kevin Naysmith | K. Naysmith | | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 52 |  | Fabian N. Benussi | F. Benussi | |||||||||
| Stuart Johnstone | S. Johnstone | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 | | Chris Proctor | C. Proctor | |||||||||
| Neil Caldwell | N. Caldwell | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Gavin Rae | G. Rae | |||||||||
| Billy Brady | B. Brady | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 68 | | Oleg Lineker | O. Lineker | |||||||||
| Paul Campbell | P. Campbell | | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Luke Oakes | L. Oakes | |||||||||
| Colin Gemmill | C. Gemmill | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Gary Campbell | G. Campbell | |||||||||
| Andy Booth | A. Booth | | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 71 |  | Denis Roda | D. Roda | |||||||||
| Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | | 59 | A | | 12 | | D | 37 | | Matt Gemmell | M. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Dominic Dickov | D. Dickov | | 53 | M | | 13 | | M | 70 | | Ralph Upson | R. Upson | |||||||||
| Stuart Strachan | S. Strachan | | 52 | A | | 14 | | A | 60 | | Alberto Robinson | A. Robinson | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Falkirk. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Falkirk get the match underway!
2.39
1-0Billy Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Andy Booth. Andy Booth rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
6.48
Paul Hutchison runs forward with the ball. Paul Hutchison threads the ball through to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell plays a one-two with Denis Roda and advances towards the goal... Gary Campbell shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.40
1-1Chris Proctor chips the ball to his team mate, Denis Roda. Denis Roda makes a pass forward but Gary Campbell makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
15.03
Gavin Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denis Roda. Denis Roda kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Campbell but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.08
1-1Gary Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Caldwell. Neil Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Booth. Andy Booth finds some space and shoots from distance but Simon Schrader reads it well. Nice save!
30.03
1-1Gavin Rae flicks a high pass forward. Luke Oakes controls it well on his chest. Luke Oakes shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
36.42
Chris Proctor passes the ball forward to Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes plays a perfect one-two with Gary Campbell and rushes in on goal... Luke Oakes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
40.22
1-2Andy Booth hacks Paul Hutchison from behind! The referee brings Andy Booth to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Hutchison runs off the knock.
42.18
Paul Hutchison hits a low pass to Oleg Lineker. Oleg Lineker flicks a high ball forward to Denis Roda who takes it down. Denis Roda runs straight at the defence! Denis Roda takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
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. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hamilton Academical start the second half!
51.10
1-2Kevin Naysmith hacks Oleg Lineker from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Oleg Lineker gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.18
Jermaine Insley clumsily knocks into Colin Gemmill. The referee warns Jermaine Insley to calm down! Colin Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.48
Chris Proctor advances with the ball. Chris Proctor lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Clarence Zwaanswijk has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.03
1-3Falkirk have made a substitution with Ralph Upson replacing Chris Proctor .
63.12
Gary Booth flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Andy Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Simon Schrader didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.09
1-3With a delightful solo run, Neil Caldwell stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Caldwell skips past Jermaine Insley! Jermaine Insley barges into Neil Caldwell. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
67.12
Stuart Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Johnstone threads the ball through into the box. Paul Campbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
73.32
Paul Hutchison sees Oleg Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oleg Lineker makes a probing pass to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell makes a probing pass between the defence to Luke Oakes. Gary Booth clumsily knocks into Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
77.59
Falkirk have made a substitution with Matt Gemmell replacing Fabian N. Benussi .
90.00
Gavin Rae makes a simple pass to Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Luke Oakes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
32.3%
45.2%
22.6%
Scorers
| Andy Booth 2 | Gary Campbell 6, 55 Luke Oakes 36, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Campbell of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Clarence Zwaanswijk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Naysmith (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Stuart Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Booth (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Scott Bremner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Dickov (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Strachan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simon Schrader (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jermaine Insley (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Fabian N. Benussi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Chris Proctor (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oleg Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luke Oakes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Gary Campbell (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Denis Roda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ralph Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alberto Robinson (ATT) | 0 | |