Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Clarence ZwaanswijkC. Zwaanswijk70
G
1
G
51Kelvin ShearerK. Shearer
Colin WhiteC. White69
D
2
D
57Simone De FranceschiS. De Franceschi
Antonio NunesA. Nunes51
D
captain3
D
47Malcolm EdwardsM. Edwards
Matt FergusonM. Ferguson47
D
4
D
43Thierry PallisterT. Pallister
Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith65
M
5captain
D
36Simon CleggS. Clegg
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone64
M
6
M
60Ian VenusI. Venus
Neil CaldwellN. Caldwell59
M
7
M
44Harry ElliottH. Elliott
Billy BradyB. Brady56
M
8
M
42Damien MercerD. Mercer
Paul CampbellP. Campbell78
A
9
M
41Adrian PlowrightA. Plowright
Colin GemmillC. Gemmill68
A
10
A
52Sylvain KasperS. Kasper
Andy BoothA. Booth63
A
11
A
46Paulo BentoP. Bento
 
Scott BremnerS. Bremner59
A
12
G
47Seth DyerS. Dyer
Dominic DickovD. Dickov53
M
13
M
39Alexander MintoA. Minto
Stuart StrachanS. Strachan52
A
14
M
39Simon KasperS. Kasper

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play Rotherham United in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 4,844 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tarik Monterrubio.


0.00
Rotherham United get the match underway!
6.38
Colin White threads a neat ball through to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Booth. Andy Booth gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
9.23
Kevin Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.51
Neil Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Colin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.31
Antonio Nunes passes the ball forward to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.10
Kevin Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Andy Booth. Andy Booth cuts inside the box! Andy Booth strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.21
Neil Caldwell makes a simple pass to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell hits a low pass to Andy Booth. Andy Booth rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.43
Without breaking stride, Neil Caldwell plays the ball forward to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
38.37
Harry Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Johnstone. The referee warns Harry Elliott to calm down! Stuart Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.27
Colin White plays the ball forward to Neil Caldwell. Neil Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.00
Colin White flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Naysmith who takes it down. Kevin Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell makes a simple pass, allowing Colin Gemmill to run into the box. Some superb footwork from Colin Gemmill provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rotherham United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical get the second half underway!
47.01
Adrian Plowright comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Naysmith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.09
Stuart Johnstone surges forward with the ball. Stuart Johnstone plays a quick one-two with Andy Booth and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Stuart Johnstone provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.36
Neil Caldwell hits a low pass to Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Booth and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Colin Gemmill provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Kelvin Shearer!
55.49
Stuart Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paul Campbell. Thierry Pallister hacks Paul Campbell from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
57.01
Antonio Nunes threads the ball through to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.29
Harry Elliott takes it forward alone. Harry Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Clarence Zwaanswijk!
69.12
Antonio Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Brady. Billy Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
71.04
Malcolm Edwards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Mercer. Damien Mercer passes the ball forward to Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento cuts inside the box! Paulo Bento rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rotherham United!
77.51
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Seth Dyer replacing Harry Elliott .
78.61
With wonderful imagination, Billy Brady plays the ball forward to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.58
Matt Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Neil Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Neil Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Andy Booth who brings the ball under control. Andy Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
83.15
Paulo Bento clumsily knocks into Colin White. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin White runs off the knock.
87.36
Kevin Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Andy Booth. With a superhuman jump, Andy Booth connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Kelvin Shearer.
89.31
Matt Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Kasper. Matt Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Sylvain Kasper runs off the knock.
90.00
Billy Brady changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Brady whips in a cross ball towards Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Kelvin Shearer had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical! That's his third!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Rotherham United
Goals
8
1
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.9%
24.1%
Play Area
25.3%
46.8%
27.8%

Scorers
Colin Gemmill 9, 44
Paul Campbell 13, 57, 90
Andy Booth 27, 30
Stuart Johnstone 49
Paulo Bento 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Campbell 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)
6
6.Stuart Johnstone (MID)goal scored
7
7.Neil Caldwell (MID)
6
8.Billy Brady (MID)
6
9.Paul Campbell (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Colin Gemmill (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Andy Booth (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Scott Bremner (ATT)
0
13.Dominic Dickov (MID)
0
14.Stuart Strachan (ATT)
0

1.Kelvin Shearer (GK)
6
2.Simone De Franceschi (DEF)
6
3.Malcolm Edwards (DEF)
6
4.Thierry Pallister (DEF)
6
5.Simon Clegg (DEF)
6
6.Ian Venus (MID)
6
7.Harry Elliott (MID)
6
8.Damien Mercer (MID)
6
9.Adrian Plowright (MID)yellow card
5
10.Sylvain Kasper (ATT)
6
11.Paulo Bento (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
6
 
12.Seth Dyer (GK)
6
13.Alexander Minto (MID)
0
14.Simon Kasper (MID)
0