Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gabriele SavinoG. Savino55
G
1
G
71Stuart SounessS. Souness
Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie69
D
2
D
69Gavin FergusonG. Ferguson
Craig McGroryC. McGrory69
D
3captain
D
63Kevin KöllerK. Köller
David GemmillD. Gemmill64
D
4
D
56Matt JohnstoneM. Johnstone
Matthias MetzlerM. Metzler63
D
5
M
76Ricardo DuranR. Duran
Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher65
M
6
M
62Gary MasonG. Mason
Alec MccallA. Mccall59
M
7
M
56Gavin GreigG. Greig
Dennis BurbageD. Burbage53
M
8
M
55Roel Van GesselR. Van Gessel
Neil BurleyN. Burley52
M
9
A
65Gavin JamesG. James
David BremnerD. Bremner55
A
10
A
64Duncan ClelandD. Cleland
Stephen DalglishS. Dalglish54
A
captain11
A
63Gary HendryG. Hendry
 
Tomas AntunesT. Antunes57
D
12
A
63Felipe PeiroF. Peiro
Rodrigo RegoR. Rego54
G
13
G
59Garry ClelandG. Cleland
John CollinsJ. Collins54
A
14
A
57John StrachanJ. Strachan

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Greenock Morton. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sullivan.


0.00
The whistle blows and Greenock Morton get the match underway!
6.33
Kevin Köller chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Duran. Ricardo Duran flicks a high pass forward to Gary Mason who brings the ball under control. Gary Mason passes the ball forward but Gary Hendry is offside!
12.38
Gavin Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Gabriele Savino as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
13.06
Ricardo Duran takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gary Mason cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.56
Dennis Burbage runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dennis Burbage plays a one-two with David Bremner and advances towards the goal... Dennis Burbage shoots from just inside the box. Good keeping from Stuart Souness as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
18.14
Alec Mccall takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gavin Ferguson reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
22.03
Matt Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig sees Duncan Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Cleland shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Greenock Morton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
27.07
Craig McGrory makes a probing pass to David Bremner. David Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Burley. Neil Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Ferguson.
33.53
David Bremner hacks Matt Johnstone from behind! David Bremner is given a warning by the referee! Matt Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.07
Kevin Köller threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Duran. Ricardo Duran passes the ball forward to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Mason. Gary Mason heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
40.15
Matt Johnstone darts forward. Matt Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry threads the ball through to Gavin Greig but he's offside!
42.36
Ricardo Duran makes a probing pass to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Ritchie.
45.00
Kevin Köller kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
47.32
Duncan Gallacher makes a simple pass to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
48.02
With some swift thinking, Craig McGrory plays the ball forward to Duncan Gallacher. Duncan Gallacher hits a low pass to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
54.23
Dominic Ritchie sweeps the ball up the wings. David Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.31
Matt Johnstone passes the ball forward to Gary Mason. Gary Mason advances inside the box! Gary Mason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.58
Neil Burley hits a low pass to David Bremner. David Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Burbage. Dennis Burbage directs the ball goalwards with his head. Stuart Souness manages to gather it.
60.26
Matt Johnstone clumsily knocks into Alec Mccall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Mccall gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.10
Dominic Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Craig McGrory who brings the ball under control. Craig McGrory hits a low pass to Duncan Gallacher. Duncan Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
69.51
Duncan Cleland comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Ritchie. Duncan Cleland is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Ritchie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.37
Gary Mason hits a low pass to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry makes a great pass forward. Gavin Greig runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.49
Roel Van Gessel flicks a high pass forward to Gary Mason who brings the ball under control. Gary Mason shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
89.28
Neil Burley threads a neat ball through to David Bremner. David Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Gallacher. Duncan Gallacher shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

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

Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
30.5%
43.2%
26.3%

Scorers
Duncan Cleland 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Cleland of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Gabriele Savino (GK)
6
2.Dominic Ritchie (DEF)
7
3.Craig McGrory (DEF)
7
4.David Gemmill (DEF)
8
5.Matthias Metzler (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Gallacher (MID)
7
7.Alec Mccall (MID)
8
8.Dennis Burbage (MID)
9
9.Neil Burley (MID)
7
10.David Bremner (ATT)
8
11.Stephen Dalglish (ATT)
6
 
12.Tomas Antunes (DEF)
0
13.Rodrigo Rego (GK)
0
14.John Collins (ATT)
0

1.Stuart Souness (GK)
8
2.Gavin Ferguson (DEF)
8
3.Kevin Köller (DEF)
8
4.Matt Johnstone (DEF)yellow card
7
5.Ricardo Duran (MID)
7
6.Gary Mason (MID)
7
7.Gavin Greig (MID)
7
8.Roel Van Gessel (MID)
6
9.Gavin James (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Cleland (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gary Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Felipe Peiro (ATT)
0
13.Garry Cleland (GK)
0
14.John Strachan (ATT)
0