Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 17,057 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Hamilton Academical and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Hamilton Academical and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
3.32
0-0Matthew Edusei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Pinto who gathers it comfortably.
14.56
0-1Samuel Ndiefi decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.51
Thomas Bakke advances with the ball. Thomas Bakke threads the ball through to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex James.
24.09
0-1Paul Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Seric. Paul Mckinlay is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Seric hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.54
0-1Dumitru Belodedici passes the ball forward to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne threads the ball through to Stephan Nyarko but he's offside!
27.49
Justin Cox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.11
Matthew Edusei flicks the ball to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne knocks the ball forward to Philippe Jurion but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
0-2Samuel Ndiefi takes it forward alone. Samuel Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians kick off!
48.54
Lorenzo Longo chips the ball to his team mate, Kwame Goossen. Kwame Goossen lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Helguera. Oscar Helguera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.53
1-2Alejandro Hidalgo knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Kwame Goossen. Kwame Goossen flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.28
Samuel Ndiefi passes the ball forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
57.08
Samuel Ndiefi sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Ndiefi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
59.12
Fernando Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Lorenzo Longo. Lorenzo Longo knocks the ball forward to Kwame Goossen. Kwame Goossen shoots from long range but it is miles over!
63.29
Samuel Ndiefi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion goes all the way! Philippe Jurion rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.05
Hugo Garba makes a simple pass to Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei threads the ball through to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.27
1-3The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.40
Alejandro Hidalgo surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Kwame Goossen. Kwame Goossen heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.03
Thomas Bakke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi makes a probing pass to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.14
Thomas Bakke makes a simple pass to Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei knocks the ball forward to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.51
Lorenzo Longo makes a probing pass to Kwame Goossen. Kwame Goossen plays a perfect one-two with Scott Sullivan and rushes in on goal... Kwame Goossen tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Evangelos Taoulas.
87.52
Lorenzo Longo makes a probing pass to Oscar Helguera. Oscar Helguera knocks in a cross ball towards Kwame Goossen. Kwame Goossen heads the ball goalwards but Evangelos Taoulas is on top of it.
89.09
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
1-3Alex James comes in with a late challenge on Stephan Nyarko. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephan Nyarko stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.7%
61.3%
Play Area
35.5%
38.7%
25.8%
Scorers