Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 7,440 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.
0.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the first half underway!
4.49
Romero P. Marcelino plays the ball forward to Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Colin Hansen through on goal. Colin Hansen rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.35
Stuart Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Booth. Andy Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
10.41
Stuart Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Romero P. Marcelino. The referee calls over Stuart Johnstone and warns him to calm down! Romero P. Marcelino runs off the knock.
12.03
Paul Campbell hacks Tommy Neville from behind! Paul Campbell is warned by the referee! Tommy Neville stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.28
Antonio Nunes passes the ball forward to Neil Caldwell. Neil Caldwell sees space and advances. Neil Caldwell shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Morrison effortlessly smothers it!
20.30
Romero P. Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hansen controls it well on his chest. Colin Hansen shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.43
Billy Brady flicks a high ball forward to Colin Gemmill who takes it down. Colin Gemmill deftly passes the ball to Andy Booth, releasing him through on goal. Andy Booth makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
24.51
Stuart Johnstone hits a low pass to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell makes a probing pass to Colin Gemmill but he's offside!
30.33
Don Meiklejohn catches Colin White on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.10
Pascal Arndt flicks a high pass forward. Don Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Don Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Clarence Zwaanswijk!
39.03
Kevin Naysmith catches Romero P. Marcelino on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Naysmith and warns him to calm down! Romero P. Marcelino stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.24
Pascal Arndt clumsily knocks into Neil Caldwell. Pascal Arndt is shown the yellow card! Neil Caldwell runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.59
Romero P. Marcelino makes a probing pass to Gavin Mason. Gavin Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Ferguson.
48.11
Colin White knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Paul Campbell who brings the ball under control. Paul Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Morton.
49.10
Neil Caldwell hits a low pass to Andy Booth. Andy Booth whips in a cross ball towards Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.02
Romero P. Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
55.06
Andy Morton hits a low pass to Pascal Arndt. Pascal Arndt makes a probing pass to Gavin Mason. Gavin Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clarence Zwaanswijk who gathers it comfortably.
60.47
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Stuart Morrison replacing Gavin Mason .
61.48
Romero P. Marcelino decides to run forward with the ball. Romero P. Marcelino plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Morrison and advances towards the goal... Antonio Nunes hacks Romero P. Marcelino from behind! Penalty not given!!
63.28
Sylvain Thatcher breaks forward. Sylvain Thatcher brings the ball forward. Sylvain Thatcher knocks the ball forward, putting Stuart Morrison through on goal. Stuart Morrison strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.10
Romero P. Marcelino makes a probing pass to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison plays a one-two with Don Meiklejohn and rushes in on goal... Stuart Morrison comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.47
Romero P. Marcelino sees Colin Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hansen shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
71.11
Pascal Arndt makes a simple pass to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.05
Pascal Arndt clumsily knocks into Neil Caldwell. The referee warns Pascal Arndt to calm down! Neil Caldwell runs off the knock.
75.58
Pascal Arndt sees Stuart Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.26
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with David Souness replacing Sylvain Thatcher .
81.31
Romero P. Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hansen who brings the ball under control. Colin Hansen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Don Meiklejohn through on goal. Don Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Albion Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
83.10
Romero P. Marcelino comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Johnstone. The referee calls over Romero P. Marcelino and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.39
Stuart Johnstone sees space and advances. Stuart Johnstone skips past Andy Morton! Stuart Johnstone takes a shot at goal. Stuart Johnstone scores for Hamilton Academical!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
26%
48.1%
26%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Johnstone of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
1. | Clarence Zwaanswijk (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Colin White (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Antonio Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Matt Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Kevin Naysmith (MID) | 5 | |
6. | Stuart Johnstone (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
7. | Neil Caldwell (MID) | 7 | |
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. | Stephen Morrison (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Andy Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Mario Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Sylvain Thatcher (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Tommy Neville (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | John Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
7. | Pascal Arndt (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
8. | Romero P. Marcelino (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
9. | Colin Hansen (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Don Meiklejohn (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
11. | Gavin Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | David Souness (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Stuart Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Craig McStay (MID) | 0 |