Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Ross County. A crowd of 16,202 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Hamilton Academical and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Hamilton Academical and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.35
0-0Yuriy Kushnirov knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Caldwell.
6.38
0-0Don Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Kushnirov. Yuriy Kushnirov decides to run forward with the ball. Yuriy Kushnirov lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Mason. Alec Mason directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
8.56
Yannick Revelles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Delaney. Luke Delaney whips in a cross ball towards Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.02
0-0Billy Davidson makes a probing pass to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Giulliano Berendsen!
12.12
Neil McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Neil McGrory surges forward with the ball. Neil McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.29
0-0Syd Gower knocks the ball forward to Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero threads the ball through to Alec Mason but he's offside!
24.08
Billy Davidson surges forward with the ball. Billy Davidson shoots from outside the area but somehow Giulliano Berendsen manages to keep it out.
26.07
David Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Booth. Neil Booth knocks the ball forward to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Craig Souness.
27.53
Gerhard Böhm chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Delaney. Luke Delaney threads the ball through to Duncan Hendry but he's offside!
28.36
Yuriy Kushnirov makes a simple pass to Alec Mason. Alec Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.32
1-0Syd Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero directs the ball goalwards with his head. Giulliano Berendsen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.19
1-0Scott Mckinlay hacks Yuriy Kushnirov from behind! Scott Mckinlay is given a warning by the referee! Yuriy Kushnirov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County get the second half underway!
47.10
Gerhard Böhm knocks the ball forward to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Souness who gathers it comfortably.
48.24
David Davidson threads the ball through to Neil Booth. Neil Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Delaney. Luke Delaney connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.21
Neil McGrory knocks the ball forward to Yannick Revelles. Yannick Revelles passes the ball forward to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Delaney but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.45
1-1Alexandre Postiga barges into David Davidson. The referee calls over Alexandre Postiga and shows him a yellow card! David Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.57
Neil Booth comes in with a late challenge on Billy Davidson. The referee calls over Neil Booth and shows him a yellow card! Billy Davidson runs off the knock.
59.09
Yannick Revelles knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.32
Callum Mason makes a simple pass to Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga plays a perfect one-two with Alec Mason and rushes in on goal... Alexandre Postiga shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Giulliano Berendsen.
61.45
Yannick Revelles threads the ball through to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Caldwell.
63.49
Scott Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie goes all the way! Andy Ritchie rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Craig Souness had no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
67.53
Yannick Revelles brings the ball forward. Yannick Revelles lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Craig Souness.
69.42
Yuriy Kushnirov flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga goes all the way! Alexandre Postiga shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Giulliano Berendsen manages to gather it comfortably.
73.10
Don Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Yuriy Kushnirov. Yuriy Kushnirov makes a beautiful solo run. Yuriy Kushnirov whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.17
Syd Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.47
Billy Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga shoots from 20 yards but Giulliano Berendsen is on top of it.
79.05
Garry Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Yannick Revelles. Yannick Revelles makes a simple pass to Luke Delaney. Luke Delaney passes the ball forward to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.10
Andy Ritchie hacks Don Caldwell from behind! Andy Ritchie is warned by the referee! Don Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.31
2-3Duncan Hendry clumsily knocks into Syd Gower. The referee calls over Duncan Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Syd Gower grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Gerhard Böhm passes the ball forward to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry plays a perfect one-two with Luke Delaney and rushes in on goal... Duncan Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Craig Souness manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Postiga of Hamilton Academical
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
32.9%
41.5%
25.6%
Scorers