Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 18,398 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Hamilton Academical and Ayr United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Hamilton Academical and Ayr United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
2.49
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
3.08
0-1Joris Douglas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Merino. Mauricio Merino kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.24
0-1Yuriy Kushnirov clumsily knocks into Mauricio Merino. Yuriy Kushnirov is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Merino runs off the knock.
9.51
0-1Yuriy Kushnirov decides to run forward with the ball. Yuriy Kushnirov lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Farid Boulmerka easily smothers it.
10.00
Pedro Guardiola decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Guardiola surges forward with the ball. Pedro Guardiola tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Craig Souness had no chance!! Goal for Ayr United!
14.12
Gavin McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.22
Pedro Guardiola catches Gavin McStay on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.43
1-2Ramiro Balbo makes a probing pass to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.44
1-2Marco Silva sees space and advances. Marco Silva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Souness who gathers it comfortably.
26.32
Mauricio Merino threads the ball through to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan goes all the way! Alex Sullivan takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Craig Souness manages to gather it comfortably.
27.06
Callum Mason knocks the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga goes all the way! Alexandre Postiga shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.52
Marco Silva flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Craig Souness!
39.20
Msaddeck Candela makes a simple pass to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.55
Callum Mason passes the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay threads the ball through to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
42.29
Marco Silva makes a probing pass to Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.07
Syd Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Philippe Trévisan. Jean-Philippe Trévisan brings the ball forward. Jean-Philippe Trévisan shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Gavin McStay makes a probing pass to Alec Mason. Alec Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off the second half!
47.29
Pedro Guardiola sees space and advances. Pedro Guardiola passes the ball forward to Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
48.18
Dmitri Yanowski brings the ball forward. Dmitri Yanowski chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Boban. Mario Boban shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.59
Gavin McStay makes a simple pass to Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Mason. Alec Mason flicks the ball with his head but somehow Farid Boulmerka manages to keep it out.
59.06
Mauricio Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Boban. Mario Boban sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Craig Souness.
60.47
Mauricio Merino sees a break and surges forward. Mauricio Merino shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Craig Souness.
61.27
Callum Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Yuriy Kushnirov. Yuriy Kushnirov makes a probing pass to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.19
Jean-Philippe Trévisan chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
67.05
Joris Douglas chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Silva. Marco Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Boban. Mario Boban makes a simple pass to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Craig Souness!
72.22
Marco Silva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Mario Boban. Mario Boban flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.33
Joris Douglas chips the ball to his team mate, Msaddeck Candela. Msaddeck Candela decides to run forward with the ball. Msaddeck Candela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Craig Souness easily smothers it!
75.16
Nico Schnellinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.57
Dmitri Yanowski passes the ball forward to Msaddeck Candela. Msaddeck Candela kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.14
Yuriy Kushnirov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga flicks the ball with his head. Alexandre Postiga scores for Hamilton Academical!!
89.24
Joris Douglas flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Merino. Mauricio Merino threads the ball through to Mario Boban. Mario Boban shoots from distance but Craig Souness is on top of it.
90.00
Nico Schnellinger threads the ball through to Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%
Scorers
| Alexandre Postiga 14, 85 | Levin Sachers 3 Pedro Guardiola 10 |