Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 20,813 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Hamilton Academical and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Airdrieonians get the match underway!
2.48
Richard Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Longo. Lorenzo Longo threads the ball through to Kwame Goossen. Kwame Goossen shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but D. Santos Dunga manages to gather it comfortably.
3.27
Mast H. Amunike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andreas Allback. Andreas Allback knocks the ball to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
8.31
Mast H. Amunike knocks the ball forward to Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi makes a simple pass to Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion flicks the ball with his head but Serge Nogueira is on top of it.
10.49
Alex James hacks Samuel Ndiefi from behind! The referee calls over Alex James and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Ndiefi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.58
Lorenzo Longo barges into Raphael Hafner. The referee calls over Lorenzo Longo and shows him a yellow card! Raphael Hafner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.39
Alex James catches Halim Boumedienne on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex James and warns him to calm down! Halim Boumedienne runs off the knock.
18.56
Ivan Seric barges into Paul Mckinlay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.25
Andreas Allback makes a simple pass to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Serge Nogueira who gathers it comfortably.
21.45
Alejandro Hidalgo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.19
Tomislav Boksic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Seric. Ivan Seric chips the ball to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephan Nyarko!
32.05
Alex James kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Mckinlay. Paul Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Oscar Helguera. Oscar Helguera shoots from distance but it is tipped over by D. Santos Dunga.
38.56
Lorenzo Longo advances with the ball. Lorenzo Longo knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Helguera. Oscar Helguera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
42.19
Raphael Hafner knocks the ball to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Lorenzo Longo catches Ivan Seric on the ankles. The referee calls over Lorenzo Longo and warns him to calm down! Ivan Seric stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Hamilton Academical kicking off!
48.20
Ivan Seric comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Semedo. Ivan Seric is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Semedo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.11
Samuel Ndiefi kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion whips in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.08
Tomislav Boksic lofts the ball long. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Semedo.
60.34
Raphael Hafner knocks the ball forward to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion lofts in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko flicks the ball with his head but Serge Nogueira is on top of it.
61.18
Samuel Ndiefi decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Ndiefi goes all the way! Samuel Ndiefi rockets a shot on goal. Samuel Ndiefi scores for Airdrieonians!!
66.30
Colin Law clumsily knocks into Samuel Ndiefi. Colin Law is shown the yellow card! Samuel Ndiefi runs off the knock.
71.35
Samuel Ndiefi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
73.46
Alex James makes a probing pass to Colin Law. Colin Law chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Helguera. Oscar Helguera shoots from distance. D. Santos Dunga easily smothers it.
87.02
Lorenzo Longo makes a probing pass to Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Kwame Goossen. Kwame Goossen directs the ball goalwards with his head. D. Santos Dunga manages to gather it comfortably.
89.04
Alex James makes a probing pass to Lorenzo Longo. Lorenzo Longo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kwame Goossen. Kwame Goossen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to D. Santos Dunga who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Ndiefi of Airdrieonians
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
31%
46.5%
22.5%