Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Dundee UnitedDundee United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Anthony SmithA. Smith53
G
1
G
57Alec DickovA. Dickov
Scott HutchisonS. Hutchison60
D
2
D
53Mathias LouironM. Louiron
Maurits ArveladzeM. Arveladze56
D
captain3
D
53Neil GlassN. Glass
Cristiano ArcadioC. Arcadio56
D
4
D
49Kemal WilliamsonK. Williamson
Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay56
D
5
M
67Scott HendersonS. Henderson
Roberto MartinsR. Martins55
D
6captain
M
66Scott McStayS. McStay
Gary JohnstoneG. Johnstone76
M
7
M
62Scott McinnesS. Mcinnes
Paul ClelandP. Cleland61
M
8
M
57Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Stephen DavidsonS. Davidson66
A
9
A
52Willy MoracchiniW. Moracchini
Billy StrachanB. Strachan63
A
10
A
50Gavin MarrG. Marr
David YoungD. Young63
A
11
A
49Ledley LawrenceL. Lawrence
 
Arturo NunezA. Nunez63
A
12
M
56Alex McinnesA. Mcinnes
Scott HendryS. Hendry61
M
13
M
51Alec ElliottA. Elliott
Ali BogaczykA. Bogaczyk58
M
14
G
50Ledley CollymoreL. Collymore

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 12,863 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Thomson.


0.00
Hamilton Academical kick off the first half!
3.31
David Young threads a neat ball through to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan whips in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
4.08
Maurits Arveladze sees a break and surges forward. Maurits Arveladze makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.19
Paul Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
10.43
Paul Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
14.56
Mathias Louiron decides to run forward with the ball. Mathias Louiron shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
22.36
Scott McStay flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Lawrence who takes it down. Ledley Lawrence makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gavin Marr. Some silky footwork from Gavin Marr provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.31
Scott Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Lawrence. Ledley Lawrence makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.04
Willy Moracchini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Lawrence. Ledley Lawrence shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
30.41
Paul Cleland sees Billy Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Strachan whips in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young powers a header at goal. Alec Dickov effortlessly punches it away to safety.
32.10
David Young sees space and advances. David Young cuts inside the box! David Young looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
40.38
Mathias Louiron makes a simple pass to Kemal Williamson. Kemal Williamson chips the ball to his team mate, Ledley Lawrence. Ledley Lawrence shoots from 20 yards but somehow Anthony Smith manages to keep it out.
42.12
Gary Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan whips in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Dundee United kick off and get the second half underway!
49.26
Paul Cleland catches Scott McStay on the ankles. Paul Cleland is given a warning by the referee! Scott McStay carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.35
Roberto Martins makes a probing pass to Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland passes the ball forward to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.32
Willy Moracchini knocks the ball forward to Scott McStay. Scott McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Martins.
59.05
David Young flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Davidson who takes it down. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.48
Dundee United have made a substitution with Alec Elliott replacing Scott Mcinnes .
63.58
Paul Cleland catches Duncan McCoist on the ankles. The referee warns Paul Cleland again to calm down! Duncan McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.10
Maurits Arveladze controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson flicks a high pass forward to David Young who brings the ball under control. David Young whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan makes a convincing header but somehow Mathias Louiron happens to be in the right place to block it.
66.40
Alec Elliott makes a simple pass to Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr knocks the ball to his team mate, Willy Moracchini. Some good footwork from Willy Moracchini provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.35
Kemal Williamson hits a low pass to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott McStay. Scott McStay shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Anthony Smith!
69.41
Duncan McCoist passes the ball forward to Ledley Lawrence. Ledley Lawrence skips past Roberto Martins! Ledley Lawrence cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Anthony Smith had no chance!! Goal for Dundee United!
73.38
Scott McStay hacks Billy Strachan from behind! The referee calls over Scott McStay and shows him a yellow card! Billy Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.20
Hamilton Academical have made 2 substitutions with Arturo Nunez replacing Andy Mckinlay and Scott Hendry replacing Cristiano Arcadio and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.24
Maurits Arveladze makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.39
Scott McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott McStay. Scott McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
90.00
Scott Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Willy Moracchini who brings the ball under control. Willy Moracchini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Dundee United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
30.5%
43.9%
25.6%

Scorers
David Young 42
Ledley Lawrence 24, 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Lawrence of Dundee United

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)
6
9.Stephen Davidson (ATT)
6
10.Billy Strachan (ATT)
7
11.David Young (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Arturo Nunez (ATT)
6
13.Scott Hendry (MID)
6
14.Ali Bogaczyk (MID)
0

1.Alec Dickov (GK)
6
2.Mathias Louiron (DEF)
7
3.Neil Glass (DEF)
6
4.Kemal Williamson (DEF)
6
5.Scott Henderson (MID)
6
6.Scott McStay (MID)yellow card
6
7.Scott Mcinnes (MID)
6
8.Duncan McCoist (MID)
7
9.Willy Moracchini (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Marr (ATT)
6
11.Ledley Lawrence (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Alex Mcinnes (MID)
0
13.Alec Elliott (MID)
6
14.Ledley Collymore (GK)
0