Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heart of Midlothian 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 Billy Mason.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heart of Midlothian 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 Billy Mason.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian start the match!
8.06
0-0Steve Bolton makes an attacking run forward. Steve Bolton knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Parker. Greg Parker powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Terry Owen!
12.34
0-0Kevin Strachan makes a simple pass to Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.41
0-0Callum McNeill barges into Pedro Pinto. The referee calls over Callum McNeill and warns him to calm down! Pedro Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.32
0-0Alun Shilton comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Pinto. Alun Shilton is warned by the referee! Pedro Pinto carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.53
0-1Craig Gallagher hits a low pass to Oleg Oakes. Oleg Oakes passes the ball forward to Tomˆs Smit. Tomˆs Smit sees Eduardo Serna just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Serna looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Terry Owen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.24
Callum McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Strachan collects the pass. Showing composure, Kevin Strachan plays the ball forward to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Sjaak Koster. Sjaak Koster connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.18
Oleg Oakes sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Oakes threads a neat ball through to Greg Parker. Greg Parker whips in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Smit. Tomˆs Smit finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Terry Owen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.24
Oleg Oakes sees Greg Parker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Parker whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Terry Owen easily picks it out of the air!
38.33
Oleg Oakes flicks a high pass forward to Craig Gallagher who brings the ball under control. Craig Gallagher knocks the ball forward to Greg Parker. Greg Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.38
Oleg Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Paquito Pires Viera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paquito Pires Viera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Sven Buchwald replacing Pedro Pinto.
45.00
The second half starts with Hamilton Academical kicking off!
60.13
1-2Hamilton Academical have made 2 substitutions with Dominique Petereyns replacing Craig Gallagher and Stuart Peckham replacing Paquito Pires Viera .
63.30
Jeremy Levintsky passes the ball forward to Dirk Van Der Ree. Dirk Van Der Ree whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
65.01
Dominique Petereyns advances with the ball. Dominique Petereyns hits a low pass to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Bolton. Steve Bolton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Terry Owen reads it well. Great keeping!
66.25
Gaspar Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Terry Owen is on top of it.
67.00
1-2Chritophe Laslandes comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Peckham. The referee calls over Chritophe Laslandes and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Peckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.56
Alun Shilton hits a low pass to Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe shoots from long range. Victor Ruiz gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
72.06
Sven Buchwald changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sven Buchwald lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna makes a convincing header. Superb reactions from Terry Owen. What a save!
73.01
Without breaking stride, Gaspar Varela plays the ball forward to Greg Parker. Greg Parker whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham directs the ball goalwards with his head. Terry Owen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
75.54
Kevin Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Koster. Sjaak Koster lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
77.49
Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Jocelyn Agathe replacing Callum McNeill .
78.50
Oleg Oakes knocks the ball forward to Tomˆs Smit. Tomˆs Smit darts forward. Tomˆs Smit shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.14
Stephen Ball sees Dirk Van Der Ree in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dirk Van Der Ree chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe plays a quick one-two with Dirk Van Der Ree and rushes in on goal... Stanley Smithe comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Victor Ruiz reads it well. Great save!
85.15
Oleg Oakes threads a neat ball through to Tomˆs Smit. Tomˆs Smit picks a pass forward to Greg Parker. Greg Parker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
89.33
Tomˆs Smit plays the ball forward to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna advances inside the box! Eduardo Serna rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.1%
62.9%
Play Area
31.4%
41.4%
27.1%
Scorers
| Sjaak Koster 21 | Eduardo Serna 19, 38, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Serna of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Terry Owen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chritophe Laslandes (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Callum McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Hierro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stanley Smithe (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jeremy Levintsky (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dirk Van Der Ree (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sjaak Koster (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Alun Shilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jocelyn Agathe (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Diez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mike Newby (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Victor Ruiz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleg Oakes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Glenn Hendriks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steve Bolton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomˆs Smit (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pedro Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gaspar Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Serna (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Greg Parker (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Paquito Pires Viera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominique Petereyns (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sven Buchwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stuart Peckham (ATT) | 6 | |