Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Anthony SmithA. Smith53
G
1
G
65Walter MusaccoW. Musacco
Scott HutchisonS. Hutchison60
D
2captain
D
70Colin JamesC. James
Maurits ArveladzeM. Arveladze56
D
captain3
D
67Marcel ArndtM. Arndt
Cristiano ArcadioC. Arcadio56
D
4
D
67Mark GargoM. Gargo
Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay56
D
5
D
63Claude GiulyC. Giuly
Roberto MartinsR. Martins55
D
6
D
57Cataldo CasazzaC. Casazza
Gary JohnstoneG. Johnstone76
M
7
M
71Emile WoodcockE. Woodcock
Paul ClelandP. Cleland61
M
8
M
71Matt BoothM. Booth
Stephen DavidsonS. Davidson66
A
9
A
70Harvey BrownH. Brown
Billy StrachanB. Strachan63
A
10
A
69Sebastian HelmerS. Helmer
David YoungD. Young63
A
11
A
67Stephen McGroryS. McGrory
 
Arturo NunezA. Nunez63
A
12
M
68Callum JamesC. James
Scott HendryS. Hendry61
M
13
A
66Stuart McGroryS. McGrory
Ali BogaczykA. Bogaczyk58
M
14
A
61Anton BabbelA. Babbel

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 13,140 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Dunfermline Athletic are lined up in a 5-2-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Mcallister.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical kick off!
2.42
Stephen Davidson threads the ball through to David Young. David Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.34
Cataldo Casazza flicks a high pass forward. Matt Booth controls it well on his chest. Matt Booth threads the ball through to Sebastian Helmer. Sebastian Helmer finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.33
Matt Booth makes an attacking run forward. Matt Booth skips past Maurits Arveladze! Matt Booth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
12.28
Gary Johnstone threads the ball through to David Young. David Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.58
Paul Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, David Young. David Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin James.
18.07
Gary Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Billy Strachan who brings the ball under control. Billy Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Arndt.
20.40
Claude Giuly knocks the ball forward to Matt Booth. Matt Booth passes the ball forward to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
26.28
Harvey Brown barges into Roberto Martins. Harvey Brown is warned by the referee! Roberto Martins carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.03
Marcel Arndt makes a simple pass to Matt Booth. Matt Booth hits a low pass to Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Emile Woodcock provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
30.11
Andy Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Martins controls it well on his chest. Roberto Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Walter Musacco had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
42.47
Matt Booth threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Helmer. Sebastian Helmer skips past Scott Hutchison! Sebastian Helmer comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is deflected wide by Paul Cleland.
43.11
Corner kick to Dunfermline Athletic. Emile Woodcock chips it to the near post. Anthony Smith jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
45.00
Claude Giuly advances with the ball. Claude Giuly brings the ball forward. Claude Giuly shoots from distance. Anthony Smith gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dunfermline Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Dunfermline Athletic start the second half!
49.08
Stephen McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Gary Johnstone. Stephen McGrory is shown the yellow card! Gary Johnstone runs off the knock.
51.37
Scott Hutchison hits a low pass to Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. David Young controls it well on his chest. David Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Walter Musacco who gathers it comfortably.
53.42
Emile Woodcock makes a probing pass to Sebastian Helmer. Sebastian Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.36
Sebastian Helmer barges into Cristiano Arcadio. Sebastian Helmer is warned by the referee! Cristiano Arcadio runs off the knock.
60.02
Dunfermline Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Stuart McGrory replacing Matt Booth and Anton Babbel replacing Harvey Brown .
65.06
Emile Woodcock hacks David Young from behind! Emile Woodcock is given a warning by the referee! David Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.34
Stephen Davidson surges forward with the ball. Stephen Davidson makes a pass forward but David Young makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
71.15
Stuart McGrory makes a simple pass to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.58
Maurits Arveladze hits a low pass to Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland threads a neat ball through to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.33
Maurits Arveladze runs straight at the opposition's defence. Maurits Arveladze knocks in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
87.27
Claude Giuly flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Helmer collects the pass. Sebastian Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Helmer. Sebastian Helmer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Stuart McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Helmer. Sebastian Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

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

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%

Scorers
Billy Strachan 30
Anton Babbel 71, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anton Babbel of Dunfermline Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Anthony Smith (GK)
8
2.Scott Hutchison (DEF)
6
3.Maurits Arveladze (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Arcadio (DEF)
6
5.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Martins (DEF)
6
7.Gary Johnstone (MID)
6
8.Paul Cleland (MID)
7
9.Stephen Davidson (ATT)
7
10.Billy Strachan (ATT)goal scored
7
11.David Young (ATT)
6
 
12.Arturo Nunez (ATT)
0
13.Scott Hendry (MID)
0
14.Ali Bogaczyk (MID)
0

1.Walter Musacco (GK)
6
2.Colin James (DEF)
6
3.Marcel Arndt (DEF)
6
4.Mark Gargo (DEF)
6
5.Claude Giuly (DEF)
7
6.Cataldo Casazza (DEF)
6
7.Emile Woodcock (MID)
6
8.Matt Booth (MID)
8
9.Harvey Brown (ATT)
6
10.Sebastian Helmer (ATT)
8
11.Stephen McGrory (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Callum James (MID)
0
13.Stuart McGrory (ATT)
7
14.Anton Babbel (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9