Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     MotherwellMotherwell
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Clarence ZwaanswijkC. Zwaanswijk70
G
1
G
54Andy JamesA. James
Colin WhiteC. White69
D
2
D
70Stuart McGroryS. McGrory
Antonio NunesA. Nunes51
D
captain3
D
68Mauricio GainzaM. Gainza
Gary BoothG. Booth46
D
4
D
66Torsten EiltsT. Eilts
Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith65
M
5
D
60Darren GreeningD. Greening
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone64
M
6
M
67Eric RaffE. Raff
Neil CaldwellN. Caldwell59
M
7
M
65Pedro IbanezP. Ibanez
Billy BradyB. Brady56
M
8captain
A
80David McGroryD. McGrory
Paul CampbellP. Campbell78
A
9
A
67Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison
Colin GemmillC. Gemmill68
A
10
A
62Gavin McStayG. McStay
Andy BoothA. Booth63
A
11
A
59Tiago TavaresT. Tavares
 
Scott BremnerS. Bremner59
A
12
A
58Pasquale CammarataP. Cammarata
Dominic DickovD. Dickov53
M
13
M
55Callum NivenC. Niven
Stuart StrachanS. Strachan52
A
14
M
55Colin TelferC. Telfer

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Motherwell in this derby match. 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 Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Don Mccall.


0.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the first half underway!
2.22
Neil Caldwell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Caldwell deftly passes the ball to Colin Gemmill, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Colin Gemmill provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.18
Mauricio Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Ibanez who takes it down. Pedro Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Tavares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Tavares shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.03
Torsten Eilts barges into Colin Gemmill. The referee calls over Torsten Eilts and warns him to calm down! Colin Gemmill gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.48
Pedro Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay lofts in a cross ball towards David McGrory. David McGrory outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.12
Pedro Ibanez hits a low pass to Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clarence Zwaanswijk who gathers it comfortably.
18.31
Billy Brady flicks a high pass forward to Paul Campbell who brings the ball under control. Paul Campbell plays a one-two with Colin Gemmill and advances towards the goal... Paul Campbell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Darren Greening, going out of play.
22.31
Stuart Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.54
Billy Brady flicks a high pass forward. Andy Booth collects the pass. Andy Booth plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Gemmill and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Booth rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
27.55
Torsten Eilts clumsily knocks into Paul Campbell. The referee calls over Torsten Eilts again and warns him to calm down! Paul Campbell runs off the knock.
27.55
Free kick to Hamilton Academical just outside the area...
29.56
Stuart Johnstone takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
36.45
Eric Raff comes in with a late challenge on Neil Caldwell. The referee calls over Eric Raff and shows him a yellow card! Neil Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.05
Pedro Ibanez advances with the ball. Pedro Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
39.07
Neil Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell heads the ball goalwards. Mauricio Gainza clears it off the line with his head!
40.39
Stuart Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Booth. Andy Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
44.43
Darren Greening flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Ibanez who brings the ball under control. Pedro Ibanez knocks the ball forward to David McGrory. David McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Motherwell kick off!
48.23
Mauricio Gainza threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, David McGrory. David McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Clarence Zwaanswijk smothers it!
49.32
Antonio Nunes makes a simple pass to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Booth. Andy Booth edges inside the box! Andy Booth looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hamilton Academical are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
55.08
Pedro Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Tavares controls it well on his chest. Tiago Tavares shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
61.57
Antonio Nunes makes a probing pass to Neil Caldwell. Neil Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill runs straight at the defence! Colin Gemmill shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.01
Gary Booth catches Mauricio Gainza on the ankles. Gary Booth is given a warning by the referee! Mauricio Gainza runs off the knock.
65.42
Mauricio Gainza kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Raff. Eric Raff kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.04
Pedro Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards David McGrory. David McGrory rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
73.32
Stuart Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Ibanez. The referee calls over Stuart Johnstone and warns him to calm down! Pedro Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.41
Darren Greening flicks a high pass forward. Eric Raff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Raff knocks the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay whips in a cross ball towards David McGrory. David McGrory gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Clarence Zwaanswijk punches it away to safety.
77.53
Motherwell have made a substitution with Pasquale Cammarata replacing Stuart McGrory .
87.20
Antonio Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Johnstone controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Stuart Johnstone plays the ball forward to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Gemmill and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Campbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Andy James!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Motherwell
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
26.6%
41.8%
31.6%

Scorers
Tiago Tavares 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Ibanez of Motherwell

Match Ratings
1.Clarence Zwaanswijk (GK)
6
2.Colin White (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Nunes (DEF)
6
4.Gary Booth (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Naysmith (MID)
6
6.Stuart Johnstone (MID)
6
7.Neil Caldwell (MID)
7
8.Billy Brady (MID)
6
9.Paul Campbell (ATT)
6
10.Colin Gemmill (ATT)
6
11.Andy Booth (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Bremner (ATT)
0
13.Dominic Dickov (MID)
0
14.Stuart Strachan (ATT)
0

1.Andy James (GK)
7
2.Stuart McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Gainza (DEF)
8
4.Torsten Eilts (DEF)
5
5.Darren Greening (DEF)
6
6.Eric Raff (MID)yellow card
6
7.Pedro Ibanez (MID)
9
8.David McGrory (ATT)
7
9.Gavin Morrison (ATT)
6
10.Gavin McStay (ATT)
6
11.Tiago Tavares (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Pasquale Cammarata (ATT)
6
13.Callum Niven (MID)
0
14.Colin Telfer (MID)
0