Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to East Fife. A crowd of 19,724 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical kick off and get the first half underway!
4.08
0-0Julian Wallner makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Wallner lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Rae. Andy Rae is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Duncan Campbell easily picks it out of the air!
9.39
Andy Young advances with the ball. Andy Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Neil Davidson!
12.27
0-0Alex Gemmell catches Stephen Gemmill on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex Gemmell and warns him to calm down! Stephen Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.31
0-0Stuart Hendry passes the ball forward to Julian Wallner. Julian Wallner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Rae. Andy Rae shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
24.02
Julian Wallner threads the ball through to Shabani Ferreira. Shabani Ferreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Duncan Campbell manages to keep it out.
26.41
0-0Paul Elliott knocks the ball forward to Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay passes the ball forward but Shabani Ferreira is offside!
27.52
Duncan Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Young. Andy Young makes a simple pass to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Young. Neil Young heads the ball goalwards. Neil Davidson easily smothers it.
32.24
Elvis Altomare decides to run forward with the ball. Elvis Altomare surges forward with the ball. Elvis Altomare plays a perfect one-two with Neil Young and rushes in on goal... Elvis Altomare cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.19
0-0Alec Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Wallner. Julian Wallner chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Rae. Andy Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Greig.
40.54
0-1Stuart Hendry threads the ball through to Alex Gemmell. Alex Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Rae. Andy Rae shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
East Fife kick off and get the second half underway!
47.55
0-1Hamilton Academical are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate East Fife's defence.
49.50
Paul Elliott surges forward with the ball. Paul Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Shabani Ferreira. Shabani Ferreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.28
Alex Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Rae. Andy Rae whips in a cross ball towards Shabani Ferreira. Shabani Ferreira flicks the ball with his head but Duncan Campbell is on top of it.
54.37
Elvis Altomare threads the ball through to David Niven. David Niven makes a probing pass to Neil Young. Neil Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Hendry.
55.17
Elvis Altomare makes a probing pass to Andy Young. Andy Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
60.58
Paul Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Shabani Ferreira. Shabani Ferreira flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Duncan Campbell had no chance!! Goal for East Fife!
65.49
Julian Wallner passes the ball forward to Shabani Ferreira. Shabani Ferreira shoots from long range but somehow Duncan Campbell manages to keep it out.
72.06
David Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Neil Davidson manages to gather it comfortably.
75.03
Stuart Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Neil Young. The referee calls over Stuart Hendry and warns him to calm down! Neil Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.24
Andy Young makes a probing pass to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Young. Neil Young flicks the ball with his head. Neil Davidson easily picks it out of the air!
79.55
David Niven knocks the ball forward to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Young. Neil Young cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Neil Davidson.
87.31
Paul Elliott makes a simple pass to Andy Rae. Andy Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.41
Stuart Hendry knocks the ball forward to Julian Wallner. Julian Wallner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Shabani Ferreira. Shabani Ferreira heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
29.9%
44.2%
26%
Scorers
| Andy Rae 41 Shabani Ferreira 61 |