Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 19,955 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone get the match underway!
4.22
0-0Moustapha Amzine knocks the ball forward to Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan brings the ball forward. Hakan Özalan goes all the way! Hakan Özalan rockets a shot on goal but somehow Antonio Pinto manages to keep it out.
6.48
0-0Sergio Lima makes a simple pass to Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
9.20
Fernando Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Hidalgo. Alejandro Hidalgo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kwame Goossen. Kwame Goossen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.40
0-0Alejandro Hidalgo catches George Belodedici on the ankles. The referee calls over Alejandro Hidalgo and warns him to calm down! George Belodedici hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.37
1-0Paul Mckinlay threads the ball through to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Kwame Goossen. Kwame Goossen heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.15
Alejandro Hidalgo sees a break and surges forward. Alejandro Hidalgo shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.18
Alex James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Law. Colin Law makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Law finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.24
Richard Glass knocks the ball forward to Lorenzo Longo. Lorenzo Longo chips the ball to his team mate, Kwame Goossen. Kwame Goossen lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.34
Hakan Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from long range but somehow Antonio Pinto manages to keep it out.
27.56
Hakan Özalan surges forward with the ball. Hakan Özalan knocks in a cross ball towards Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Antonio Pinto.
32.14
Alex James knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Mckinlay. Paul Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
33.49
1-0Alejandro Hidalgo kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Helguera. Oscar Helguera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Young.
36.05
Sergio Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Bob Renard. Bob Renard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Pinto who gathers it comfortably.
38.27
George Belodedici makes a simple pass to Bob Renard. Bob Renard finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
40.28
1-0George Belodedici catches Alejandro Hidalgo on the ankles. George Belodedici is shown the yellow card! Alejandro Hidalgo stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.56
1-0St. Johnstone are easily keeping Hamilton Academical at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
Paul Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Helguera. Oscar Helguera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
47.34
Alex James hacks Bob Renard from behind! Alex James is warned by the referee! Bob Renard stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.36
Paul Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Helguera. Oscar Helguera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.44
Hakan Özalan decides to run forward with the ball. Hakan Özalan knocks in a cross ball towards Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets heads the ball goalwards but Antonio Pinto is on top of it.
54.13
Sergio Lima makes a beautiful solo run. Sergio Lima whips in a cross ball towards Bob Renard. Bob Renard flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Antonio Pinto!
60.32
Scott Young kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan makes a beautiful solo run. Hakan Özalan lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory powers a header at goal. Antonio Pinto is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.59
Hakan Özalan surges forward with the ball. Hakan Özalan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.21
Moustapha Amzine passes the ball forward to George Belodedici. George Belodedici takes it forward alone. George Belodedici goes all the way! George Belodedici shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.54
Alex James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Mckinlay. Paul Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan passes the ball forward to Oscar Helguera. Oscar Helguera shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.03
Fernando Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Mckinlay. Paul Mckinlay sees space and advances. Paul Mckinlay shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
83.31
Paul Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Helguera. Oscar Helguera threads the ball through to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Stuart Caldwell manages to keep it out.
87.34
Hakan Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Bob Renard. Bob Renard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.31
Alejandro Hidalgo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kwame Goossen. Kwame Goossen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Young.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
29.5%
44.3%
26.1%
Scorers