Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     MotherwellMotherwell
Chris FrostChris Frost Computer Player Computer Player
Victor RuizV. Ruiz73
G
1
G
79Julian GerlachJ. Gerlach
Craig GallagherC. Gallagher76
D
2
D
74Jose FerrerJ. Ferrer
Oleg OakesO. Oakes75
D
3
D
70Gregorio Guerrero LopezG. Guerrero Lopez
Glenn HendriksG. Hendriks73
D
4
D
70Alfredo MarquitosA. Marquitos
Steve BoltonS. Bolton82
M
5
D
67Garry McinnesG. Mcinnes
Sven BuchwaldS. Buchwald86
M
6
M
78Arnauld ArcadioA. Arcadio
Gaspar VarelaG. Varela89
M
captain7captain
M
77Jaouad BaldeJ. Balde
Pedro PintoP. Pinto75
M
8
M
76Callum BurleyC. Burley
Eduardo SernaE. Serna90
A
9
A
78Martin Guerrero LopezM. Guerrero Lopez
Stuart PeckhamS. Peckham75
A
10
A
75ƒtienne Marisƒ. Maris
Rafael CamineroR. Caminero73
A
11
A
75James MacleanJ. Maclean
 
Richard NaysmithR. Naysmith71
D
12
M
73Mustapha KarelseM. Karelse
Tomˆs SmitT. Smit85
M
13
A
72Lars StiepermannL. Stiepermann
Andy MccallA. Mccall62
A
14
D
66Fernando Mario DebaetsF. Debaets

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Motherwell in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Ritchie.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
3.02
Jose Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley shoots from long range but is denied by Victor Ruiz. Excellent save.
9.06
Alfredo Marquitos makes a strong solo run forward. Alfredo Marquitos makes a simple pass to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Callum Burley. Callum Burley beats his man to it with a header. Victor Ruiz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.19
Eduardo Serna catches Jose Ferrer on the ankles. The referee warns Eduardo Serna to calm down! Jose Ferrer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.43
With great vision, Pedro Pinto plays the ball forward to Sven Buchwald. Sven Buchwald advances with the ball. Sven Buchwald shoots from 20 yards. Julian Gerlach gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
20.07
Arnauld Arcadio sees Callum Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Burley makes a simple pass, allowing ƒtienne Maris to run into the box. ƒtienne Maris shoots from just inside the box but it is deflected wide by Glenn Hendriks.
21.56
Corner kick to Motherwell. Garry Mcinnes chips it to the near post. Oleg Oakes chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
24.22
Oleg Oakes flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Varela who takes it down. Gaspar Varela threads a neat ball through to Rafael Caminero. Rafael Caminero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Gerlach who gathers it comfortably.
27.21
Jaouad Balde barges into Gaspar Varela. The referee warns Jaouad Balde to calm down! Gaspar Varela gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.46
Alfredo Marquitos makes a probing pass to Callum Burley. Callum Burley shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.31
With great vision, Alfredo Marquitos plays the ball forward to Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio flicks a high pass forward to Jaouad Balde who brings the ball under control. Jaouad Balde plays a quick one-two with Martin Guerrero Lopez and rushes in on goal... Jaouad Balde rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
34.58
ƒtienne Maris threads a neat ball through to Callum Burley. Callum Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! That's his third!
39.04
Pedro Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Buchwald. Sven Buchwald whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Caminero. Rafael Caminero directs the ball goalwards with his head. Julian Gerlach manages to gather it.
42.45
From the throw-in, Oleg Oakes picks out Craig Gallagher. Craig Gallagher passes the ball forward to Sven Buchwald. Sven Buchwald makes a simple pass to Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
44.32
Steve Bolton threads the ball through to Rafael Caminero. Rafael Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Tomˆs Smit replacing Sven Buchwald. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Motherwell kick off!
48.02
Gaspar Varela flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Serna who takes it down. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Smit. Tomˆs Smit jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Julian Gerlach didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
49.44
Gregorio Guerrero Lopez runs forward with the ball. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez threads the ball through to ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris knocks in a cross ball towards James Maclean. James Maclean finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
53.42
Jaouad Balde changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jaouad Balde passes the ball forward but Callum Burley is offside!
54.42
Oleg Oakes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna deftly passes the ball to Stuart Peckham, releasing him through on goal. Stuart Peckham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Julian Gerlach manages to keep it out.
63.29
Arnauld Arcadio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Arnauld Arcadio but he's offside!
65.01
Steve Bolton passes the ball forward to Tomˆs Smit. Tomˆs Smit shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
66.14
Gaspar Varela threads a neat ball through to Tomˆs Smit. Tomˆs Smit knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Varela. Gaspar Varela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Julian Gerlach smothers it!
67.16
Garry Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez skips past Glenn Hendriks! Martin Guerrero Lopez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Victor Ruiz is on top of it.
69.51
Gaspar Varela flicks a high pass forward. Tomˆs Smit easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomˆs Smit tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
71.46
Gaspar Varela comes in with a late challenge on Arnauld Arcadio. The referee calls over Gaspar Varela and shows him a yellow card! Arnauld Arcadio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.07
Craig Gallagher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Gallagher knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Caminero. Rafael Caminero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.40
Pedro Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Julian Gerlach gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
78.14
Jaouad Balde threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio whips in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
79.41
Oleg Oakes barges into James Maclean. Oleg Oakes is warned by the referee! James Maclean runs off the knock.
84.19
Gaspar Varela knocks the ball forward to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.14
Garry Mcinnes sees Callum Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Burley makes a probing pass to Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio makes a simple pass, allowing James Maclean to run into the box. Steve Bolton clumsily knocks into James Maclean. James Maclean appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Steve Bolton makes a simple pass to Tomˆs Smit. Tomˆs Smit shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Motherwell
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
9
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
27.3%
42.9%
29.9%

Scorers
Pedro Pinto 44
Rafael Caminero 72
Callum Burley 9, 28, 35

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Burley of Motherwell

Match Ratings