Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Hamilton Academical in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David White.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David White.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Motherwell kicking off!
4.17
0-0Giancarlo Bianchessi flicks a high ball forward to James Maclean who takes it down. James Maclean plays a quick one-two with Lars Stiepermann and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from James Maclean provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Santiago Chacon smothers it!
9.14
0-0Alfredo Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Giancarlo Bianchessi. Giancarlo Bianchessi threads the ball through to James Maclean. James Maclean knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Gallagher.
12.59
Oleg Oakes passes the ball forward to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giancarlo Bianchessi.
16.04
0-1Carlos Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Pinto controls it well on his chest. Pedro Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.30
0-1Greg Parker comes in with a late challenge on Arnauld Siroti. The referee calls over Greg Parker and warns him to calm down! Arnauld Siroti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.16
Jason Unsworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
27.22
Jason Unsworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Parker. Greg Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Ferrer.
30.26
0-1Arnauld Siroti sees a break and surges forward. Arnauld Siroti flicks a high pass forward. James Maclean collects the pass. James Maclean shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.46
Carlos Dijkstra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Ferrer.
34.08
Alfredo Marquitos sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Marquitos advances inside the box! Alfredo Marquitos comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It curls slightly but Santiago Chacon manages to gather it.
38.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Giancarlo Bianchessi plays the ball forward to Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann shoots from distance. Santiago Chacon gets down and covers it.
42.29
Arnauld Siroti passes the ball forward to Giancarlo Bianchessi. Giancarlo Bianchessi whips in a cross ball towards James Maclean. James Maclean gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Santiago Chacon picks it out of the air!
44.34
Craig Gallagher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Serna who takes it down. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio De Palma. Fabio De Palma heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
Arnauld Siroti makes a simple pass to James Maclean. James Maclean knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominique Petereyns.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Stuart Peckham replacing Greg Parker. The Motherwell players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hamilton Academical start the second half!
48.39
Jean-Pierre Garcia changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jean-Pierre Garcia threads the ball through into the box. James Maclean shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.36
Jose Ferrer clumsily knocks into Eduardo Serna. The referee calls over Jose Ferrer and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Serna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.41
0-1Carlos Dijkstra hacks Jean-Pierre Garcia from behind! Carlos Dijkstra is shown the yellow card! Jean-Pierre Garcia runs off the knock.
54.15
Jason Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Pinto collects the pass. Pedro Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
57.47
Tarik Ray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.24
Giancarlo Bianchessi barges into Fabio De Palma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabio De Palma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.00
0-2Motherwell have made a substitution with Des Sherwood replacing Garry Mcinnes .Hamilton Academical have made 2 substitutions with Ricardo Carvalho replacing Craig Gallagher and Andy Booth replacing Jason Unsworth .
66.25
Arnauld Siroti threads a neat ball through to James Maclean. James Maclean rushes past Oleg Oakes! James Maclean makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
67.22
With imagination, Fabio De Palma laces a weighted ball forward to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Gerlach who gathers it comfortably.
73.35
Stuart Peckham passes the ball forward to Fabio De Palma. Fabio De Palma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.09
Ricardo Carvalho threads the ball through to Fabio De Palma. Fabio De Palma makes a probing pass to Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto shoots from outside the area but somehow Julian Gerlach manages to keep it out.
78.49
Arnauld Siroti chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Pierre Garcia. Jean-Pierre Garcia makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Martin Guerrero Lopez. Some good footwork from Martin Guerrero Lopez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
79.26
Pedro Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.19
Carlos Dijkstra hacks Arnauld Siroti from behind! Carlos Dijkstra is given a warning by the referee! Arnauld Siroti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.59
0-2Dominique Petereyns makes a simple pass to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Peckham. Jose Ferrer barges into Stuart Peckham. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
87.30
Carlos Dijkstra passes the ball forward to Andy Booth. Andy Booth whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra makes a looping header on goal. Julian Gerlach gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
90.00
Lars Stiepermann comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Pinto. Lars Stiepermann is shown the yellow card! Pedro Pinto runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
27.8%
48.1%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Serna of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Gerlach (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jose Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Marquitos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Garry Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arnauld Siroti (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Giancarlo Bianchessi (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Jean-Pierre Garcia (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Martin Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | James Maclean (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Lars Stiepermann (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Des Sherwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Winston Wiekens (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy White (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Santiago Chacon (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Dominique Petereyns (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Oleg Oakes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Pinto (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Fabio De Palma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Dijkstra (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Jason Unsworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Serna (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Greg Parker (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Tarik Ray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stuart Peckham (ATT) | | 8 |