Match Report


HibernianHibernian     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
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Alan WilliamsonA. Williamson63
G
1
G
71Clarence ZwaanswijkC. Zwaanswijk
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn48
D
2
D
70Colin WhiteC. White
Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill47
D
3captain
D
53Duncan HopkinD. Hopkin
Stuart NivenS. Niven60
D
4
D
51Antonio NunesA. Nunes
Garry BurleyG. Burley49
D
5
M
65Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith
Gary McNeillG. McNeill53
M
6
M
64Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone
Paul CollinsP. Collins50
M
7
M
59Neil CaldwellN. Caldwell
Garry McCoistG. McCoist47
M
8
M
53Dominic DickovD. Dickov
Thomas ten BrinkT. ten Brink65
A
9
A
78Paul CampbellP. Campbell
Mark BoatengM. Boateng51
A
10
A
70Colin GemmillC. Gemmill
Alex GoughA. Gough55
A
captain11
A
59Scott BremnerS. Bremner
 
Paul DalglishP. Dalglish23
D
12
G
51Scott LawS. Law
Mervin MurrinM. Murrin40
M
13
M
49Andy SullivanA. Sullivan
Scott LiddellS. Liddell34
A
14
D
47Matt FergusonM. Ferguson

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 4,323 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.


0.00
Hibernian start the match!
8.50
Garry McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Nunes.
10.34
Neil Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell shoots from outside the area but Alan Williamson is on top of it.
14.03
Antonio Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Neil Caldwell who takes it down. Neil Caldwell passes the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
24.39
Garry Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill makes a probing pass to Alex Gough. Alex Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clarence Zwaanswijk who gathers it comfortably.
26.03
Gary McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas ten Brink. Thomas ten Brink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Nunes.
28.12
Without breaking stride, Neil Caldwell plays the ball forward to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Alan Williamson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.06
Gary McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas ten Brink. Thomas ten Brink outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Clarence Zwaanswijk didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.21
Neil Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
51.09
Paul Collins hacks Stuart Johnstone from behind! The referee warns Paul Collins to calm down! Stuart Johnstone carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.49
Paul Collins sees space and advances. Paul Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
54.40
Gary McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Gough. Alex Gough finds some space and shoots from distance. Clarence Zwaanswijk gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
55.05
Stuart Johnstone hits a low pass to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.35
Kevin Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell skips past Alex Meiklejohn! Paul Campbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
63.25
Garry Burley arcs the ball upfield. Mark Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Alex Gough. Alex Gough flicks the ball with his head. Clarence Zwaanswijk manages to gather it effortlessly.
65.24
Dominic Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Paul Campbell controls it well on his chest. Paul Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Bremner and advances towards the goal... Paul Campbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.33
Paul Collins clumsily knocks into Stuart Johnstone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.41
Gary McNeill sees Thomas ten Brink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas ten Brink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.54
Dominic Dickov advances with the ball. Dominic Dickov plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Bremner and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dominic Dickov cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
78.43
Neil Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Colin Gemmill through on goal. Colin Gemmill takes a shot at goal but Alan Williamson is on top of it.
81.25
Alex Meiklejohn receives the ball from a throw-in from Stuart Niven. Alex Meiklejohn makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng rushes past Duncan Hopkin! Mark Boateng muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
84.50
Dominic Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Alan Williamson.
85.17
With vision, Duncan Gemmill plays the ball forward to Paul Collins. Paul Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Alex Gough. Alex Gough connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.50
Duncan Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin White.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

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

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%

Scorers
Alex Gough 85
Paul Campbell 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Campbell of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Alan Williamson (GK)
8
2.Alex Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Gemmill (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Niven (DEF)
6
5.Garry Burley (DEF)
6
6.Gary McNeill (MID)
7
7.Paul Collins (MID)yellow card
6
8.Garry McCoist (MID)
6
9.Thomas ten Brink (ATT)
6
10.Mark Boateng (ATT)
8
11.Alex Gough (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Paul Dalglish (DEF)
0
13.Mervin Murrin (MID)
0
14.Scott Liddell (ATT)
0

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