Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     StranraerStranraer
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Clarence ZwaanswijkC. Zwaanswijk71
G
1
G
44David RaeD. Rae
Colin WhiteC. White70
D
2
D
61David DickovD. Dickov
Duncan HopkinD. Hopkin53
D
captain3
D
49Sabri ChedliS. Chedli
Antonio NunesA. Nunes51
D
4
D
48Callum GreigC. Greig
Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith65
M
5
D
44Scott McCoistS. McCoist
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone64
M
6
M
61David LiddellD. Liddell
Neil CaldwellN. Caldwell59
M
7
M
54Dominic HendryD. Hendry
Dominic DickovD. Dickov53
M
8
A
45Robert NeumannR. Neumann
Paul CampbellP. Campbell78
A
9
A
44Marvin McleodM. Mcleod
Colin GemmillC. Gemmill70
A
10
A
43Gavin JamesG. James
Scott BremnerS. Bremner59
A
11captain
A
42Craig JohnstoneC. Johnstone
 
Scott LawS. Law51
G
12
M
52Richard GoughR. Gough
Andy SullivanA. Sullivan49
M
13
M
48Gianfranco FlorioG. Florio
Matt FergusonM. Ferguson47
D
14
D
44Don DavidsonD. Davidson

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 4,565 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.


0.00
The first half starts with Stranraer kicking off!
2.41
Stuart Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort but David Rae reads it well. Excellent keeping!
6.46
Dominic Dickov hacks David Liddell from behind! The referee warns Dominic Dickov to calm down! David Liddell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.52
Dominic Hendry makes a probing pass to Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clarence Zwaanswijk who gathers it comfortably.
14.21
Colin White sees Stuart Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Johnstone hits a low pass to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell makes a probing pass to Scott Bremner but he's offside!
15.16
Duncan Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Neil Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Neil Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell rushes past Callum Greig! Some world-class footwork from Paul Campbell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
16.24
Sabri Chedli sees a break and surges forward. Sabri Chedli flicks a high pass forward. Robert Neumann collects the pass. Robert Neumann threads the ball through to Craig Johnstone but he's offside!
24.23
Paul Campbell catches Scott McCoist on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Campbell and warns him to calm down! Scott McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.02
Paul Campbell hacks Sabri Chedli from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sabri Chedli runs off the knock.
28.32
Dominic Hendry makes a probing pass to Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
32.23
Marvin Mcleod hacks Colin White from behind! Marvin Mcleod is given a warning by the referee! Colin White stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.28
Neil Caldwell decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Caldwell shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
38.27
Stuart Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Bremner but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.18
Paul Campbell catches Sabri Chedli on the ankles. The referee brings Paul Campbell to one side and gives him another warning! Sabri Chedli stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
54.13
Sabri Chedli clumsily knocks into Scott Bremner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Bremner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.19
Stuart Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner skips past Sabri Chedli! Scott Bremner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but David Rae manages to gather it.
60.25
Kevin Naysmith passes the ball forward to Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill rushes past Callum Greig! Sabri Chedli comes in with a late challenge on Colin Gemmill. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
61.28
Neil Caldwell hacks David Liddell from behind! Neil Caldwell is given a warning by the referee! David Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.08
Callum Greig hacks Stuart Johnstone from behind! The referee brings Callum Greig to one side and gives him a warning! Stuart Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.10
Neil Caldwell hits a low pass to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell plays a one-two with Scott Bremner and advances towards the goal... Paul Campbell shoots from just inside the box. The keeper, David Rae, sees it late!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
72.06
Dominic Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Colin Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Colin Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.21
Dominic Hendry clumsily knocks into Neil Caldwell. The referee calls over Dominic Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Neil Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.34
David Dickov hits a low pass to Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Mcleod. Marvin Mcleod heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.04
David Dickov flicks a high pass forward to David Liddell who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, David Liddell plays the ball forward to Marvin Mcleod. Marvin Mcleod hits a low pass to Robert Neumann. Some good footwork from Robert Neumann provides some space. He shoots at goal. Robert Neumann scores for Stranraer!!
84.41
Neil Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Bremner controls it well on his chest. Scott Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill makes a looping header on goal. David Rae manages to gather it comfortably.
85.27
Dominic Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Colin Gemmill collects the pass. Colin Gemmill finds some space and shoots from distance but David Rae is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Stranraer
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
5
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
15.2%
42.4%
42.4%

Scorers
Paul Campbell 65
Robert Neumann 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Rae of Stranraer

Match Ratings
1.Clarence Zwaanswijk (GK)
6
2.Colin White (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Hopkin (DEF)
6
4.Antonio Nunes (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Naysmith (MID)
6
6.Stuart Johnstone (MID)
8
7.Neil Caldwell (MID)
7
8.Dominic Dickov (MID)
6
9.Paul Campbell (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Colin Gemmill (ATT)
7
11.Scott Bremner (ATT)
8
 
12.Scott Law (GK)
0
13.Andy Sullivan (MID)
0
14.Matt Ferguson (DEF)
0

1.David Rae (GK)
8
2.David Dickov (DEF)
6
3.Sabri Chedli (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Callum Greig (DEF)
5
5.Scott McCoist (DEF)
6
6.David Liddell (MID)
6
7.Dominic Hendry (MID)yellow card
6
8.Robert Neumann (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Marvin Mcleod (ATT)
6
10.Gavin James (ATT)
6
11.Craig Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Gough (MID)
0
13.Gianfranco Florio (MID)
0
14.Don Davidson (DEF)
0