Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic
Chris FrostChris Frost Computer Player Computer Player
Victor RuizV. Ruiz73
G
1
G
67Scott LawS. Law
Craig GallagherC. Gallagher76
D
2
D
72Titus RodgersT. Rodgers
Oleg OakesO. Oakes75
D
3
D
68Gavin HendryG. Hendry
Glenn HendriksG. Hendriks73
D
4
D
58Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Tomˆs SmitT. Smit85
M
captain5
M
69Tobias RöhligT. Röhlig
Steve BoltonS. Bolton82
M
6
M
65Stephen McinnesS. Mcinnes
Pedro PintoP. Pinto75
M
7
M
60John ClelandJ. Cleland
Gaspar VarelaG. Varela89
M
8
M
57Callum DalglishC. Dalglish
Eduardo SernaE. Serna90
A
9captain
A
75Neil GreigN. Greig
Greg ParkerG. Parker79
A
10
A
61Alec ElliottA. Elliott
Paquito Pires VieraP. Pires Viera77
A
11
A
55Neil ClelandN. Cleland
 
Richard NaysmithR. Naysmith71
D
12
G
64Alexandre MoreiraA. Moreira
Carlos DijkstraC. Dijkstra78
M
13
D
54Stuart HansenS. Hansen
Stuart PeckhamS. Peckham75
A
14
D
53Neil BoothN. Booth

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Alloa Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Alloa Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wout Vonk.


0.00
Alloa Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
3.34
John Cleland knocks the ball forward to Callum Dalglish. Callum Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Victor Ruiz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.39
Stephen Mcinnes barges into Gaspar Varela. Stephen Mcinnes is shown the yellow card! Gaspar Varela runs off the knock.
14.53
Oleg Oakes takes it forward alone. Oleg Oakes knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna whips in a cross ball towards Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.39
Glenn Hendriks flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Serna collects the pass. Eduardo Serna shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
16.39
With a delightful solo run, Greg Parker stretches the opposition's defence. Greg Parker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Pinto but he's offside!
18.43
John Cleland threads a neat ball through to Neil Greig. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head. Victor Ruiz manages to gather it.
20.10
Craig Gallagher hits a low pass to Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera threads a neat ball through to Greg Parker. Greg Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Scott Law easily picks it out of the air!
22.52
Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward. Alec Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Elliott shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Victor Ruiz keeps it out!
24.42
Pedro Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Tomˆs Smit. Tomˆs Smit sees Pedro Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Parker. Greg Parker connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
27.50
Steve Bolton threads the ball through to Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
28.48
Steve Bolton threads the ball through to Glenn Hendriks. Glenn Hendriks flicks a high pass forward. Greg Parker collects the pass. Greg Parker shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.01
Greg Parker catches Titus Rodgers on the ankles. The referee calls over Greg Parker and warns him to calm down! Titus Rodgers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.28
Pedro Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Varela. Gaspar Varela makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Scott Law with no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
40.11
Steve Bolton flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna whips in a cross ball towards Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.24
Tomˆs Smit makes a simple pass to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna whips in a cross ball towards Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
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 Stuart Peckham replacing Paquito Pires Viera. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. The Alloa Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off the second half!
49.04
Tomˆs Smit sees a break and surges forward. Tomˆs Smit knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Stephen Hendry happens to be in the right place to block it.
54.19
Stephen Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to John Cleland. John Cleland sees Callum Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Greig. Neil Greig knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Craig Gallagher steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
59.33
Craig Gallagher passes the ball forward to Greg Parker. Greg Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna connects with a diving header but is denied by Scott Law. Excellent save.
60.35
Hamilton Academical have made 2 substitutions with Richard Naysmith replacing Glenn Hendriks and Carlos Dijkstra replacing Gaspar Varela .Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Stuart Hansen replacing Titus Rodgers .
61.37
Richard Naysmith hacks Tobias Röhlig from behind! The referee warns Richard Naysmith to calm down! Tobias Röhlig runs off the knock.
63.54
Craig Gallagher flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Pinto who brings the ball under control. Pedro Pinto makes a simple pass to Greg Parker. Greg Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.34
Steve Bolton flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Dijkstra who takes it down. Carlos Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Smit. Tomˆs Smit heads the ball goalwards. Scott Law picks it out of the air!
69.54
Carlos Dijkstra decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Dijkstra finds some space and shoots from distance. Scott Law is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.49
Richard Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Parker. Greg Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.11
Stephen Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Dalglish. Callum Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
81.35
Richard Naysmith pushes up the pitch. Richard Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Greg Parker. Greg Parker makes a looping header on goal but Scott Law reads it well. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Alloa Athletic
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.7%
34.3%
Play Area
23.9%
43.3%
32.8%

Scorers
Gaspar Varela 36
Paquito Pires Viera 40
Carlos Dijkstra 70
Stephen Mcinnes 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paquito Pires Viera of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Victor Ruiz (GK)
7
2.Craig Gallagher (DEF)
7
3.Oleg Oakes (DEF)
6
4.Glenn Hendriks (DEF)
6
5.Tomˆs Smit (MID)
7
6.Steve Bolton (MID)
7
7.Pedro Pinto (MID)
7
8.Gaspar Varela (MID)goal scored
8
9.Eduardo Serna (ATT)
8
10.Greg Parker (ATT)
7
11.Paquito Pires Viera (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Richard Naysmith (DEF)
6
13.Carlos Dijkstra (MID)goal scored
9
14.Stuart Peckham (ATT)
6

1.Scott Law (GK)
8
2.Titus Rodgers (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Tobias Röhlig (MID)
6
6.Stephen Mcinnes (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
7.John Cleland (MID)
6
8.Callum Dalglish (MID)
7
9.Neil Greig (ATT)
6
10.Alec Elliott (ATT)
6
11.Neil Cleland (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexandre Moreira (GK)
0
13.Stuart Hansen (DEF)
6
14.Neil Booth (DEF)
0