Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Anthony SmithA. Smith53
G
1
G
64Pedro AlmeidaP. Almeida
Scott HutchisonS. Hutchison60
D
2
D
64Sylvain MacleanS. Maclean
Maurits ArveladzeM. Arveladze56
D
captain3
D
64Callum NivenC. Niven
Cristiano ArcadioC. Arcadio56
D
4
D
56Nwankwo PearceN. Pearce
Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay56
D
5
D
53Gavin StrachanG. Strachan
Roberto MartinsR. Martins55
D
6
M
63Garry HendryG. Hendry
Gary JohnstoneG. Johnstone76
M
7
M
63Rodolfo PirriR. Pirri
Paul ClelandP. Cleland61
M
8captain
A
69David StrachanD. Strachan
Stephen DavidsonS. Davidson66
A
9
A
59Richard CampbellR. Campbell
Billy StrachanB. Strachan63
A
10
A
53Duncan MasonD. Mason
David YoungD. Young63
A
11
A
53Gary HendryG. Hendry
 
Arturo NunezA. Nunez63
A
12
G
60Johann MendesJ. Mendes
Scott HendryS. Hendry61
M
13
M
58Aldo GrabbiA. Grabbi
Ali BogaczykA. Bogaczyk58
M
14
M
57Micka‘l CastroM. Castro

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 12,407 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morton.


0.00
Hamilton Academical start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.13
Paul Cleland brings the ball forward. Paul Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
4.23
Paul Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Young. David Young knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Pedro Almeida has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.17
Callum Niven threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Pirri. Showing composure, Rodolfo Pirri laces a through ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.14
Callum Niven plays the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Pirri controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Pirri shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
17.14
Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Arturo Nunez replacing Anthony Smith .
21.05
Andy Mckinlay runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy Mckinlay shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.04
Garry Hendry hacks Paul Cleland from behind! Garry Hendry is shown the yellow card! Paul Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.14
Rodolfo Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to David Strachan. David Strachan plays a quick one-two with Rodolfo Pirri and rushes in on goal... David Strachan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Arturo Nunez.
34.17
It's a corner kick. Callum Niven kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. David Strachan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
36.10
Nwankwo Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Garry Hendry who brings the ball under control. Garry Hendry makes a probing pass to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Arturo Nunez. Excellent save.
38.42
Gary Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Strachan.
44.57
Rodolfo Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Richard Campbell who brings the ball under control. Richard Campbell shoots from 20 yards but Arturo Nunez is on top of it.
45.00
Nwankwo Pearce knocks the ball forward to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Gary Hendry who takes it down. Gary Hendry threads a neat ball through to Richard Campbell. Richard Campbell cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hibernian are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players seem much more motivated whilst the Hibernian players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Hibernian kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
Maurits Arveladze makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland threads a neat ball through to Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young makes a deft header. The ball strikes Rodolfo Pirri's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
48.48
Roberto Martins takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Nwankwo Pearce reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
49.37
Garry Hendry flicks a high pass forward. David Strachan collects the pass. David Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
51.35
Callum Niven advances with the ball. Callum Niven sees Gary Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Campbell and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gary Hendry provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Arturo Nunez!
54.45
Rodolfo Pirri plays a long ball forward. Rodolfo Pirri advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Rodolfo Pirri provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
57.37
Paul Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.04
Richard Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hendry controls it well on his chest. Gary Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.07
Paul Cleland hits a low pass to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson plays a quick one-two with David Young and rushes in on goal... Stephen Davidson shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Pedro Almeida.
66.18
Corner kick to Hamilton Academical. Gary Johnstone plays it to the far post. Scott Hutchison takes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hamilton Academical are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
71.45
Paul Cleland runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nwankwo Pearce.
72.48
Garry Hendry receives the ball from a throw-in from Sylvain Maclean. Garry Hendry knocks the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.02
Callum Niven plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to David Strachan but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.56
Hibernian have made 3 substitutions with Johann Mendes replacing Callum Niven, Aldo Grabbi replacing Garry Hendry and Micka‘l Castro replacing David Strachan .
79.33
Paul Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson collects the pass. Stephen Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
84.29
Rodolfo Pirri makes a simple pass to Aldo Grabbi. Aldo Grabbi lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
87.45
Rodolfo Pirri makes a probing pass to Aldo Grabbi. Aldo Grabbi shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
Johann Mendes threads the ball through to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason whips in a cross ball towards Aldo Grabbi. Aldo Grabbi connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Hibernian
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.6%
59.4%
Play Area
29.7%
42.2%
28.1%

Scorers
Billy Strachan 4, 57
Rodolfo Pirri 10, 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Pirri of Hibernian

Match Ratings
1.Anthony Smith (GK)
6
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 scoredgoal scored
8
11.David Young (ATT)
6
 
12.Arturo Nunez (ATT)
7
13.Scott Hendry (MID)
0
14.Ali Bogaczyk (MID)
0

1.Pedro Almeida (GK)
6
2.Sylvain Maclean (DEF)
6
3.Callum Niven (DEF)
6
4.Nwankwo Pearce (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Strachan (DEF)
6
6.Garry Hendry (MID)yellow card
6
7.Rodolfo Pirri (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.David Strachan (ATT)
6
9.Richard Campbell (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Mason (ATT)
6
11.Gary Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Johann Mendes (GK)
6
13.Aldo Grabbi (MID)
6
14.Micka‘l Castro (MID)
6