Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic
Christopher GeorgeChristopher George Computer Player Computer Player
Zbigniew JoswiakZ. Joswiak48
G
1
G
64Alec DickovA. Dickov
Francisco PazF. Paz53
D
2
D
58Neil HansenN. Hansen
Dominic RaeD. Rae50
D
3
D
57Andy WhiteA. White
Nico HamannN. Hamann52
D
4
D
56John ClelandJ. Cleland
Richard HendersonR. Henderson50
D
5
M
63Colin HendersonC. Henderson
Billy CollinsB. Collins41
M
6captain
M
55Garcia Duque StendardoG. Stendardo
Jacob DeanJ. Dean52
M
7
M
55Cosimo MasperoC. Maspero
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith51
A
captain8
M
46Neil MatteoN. Matteo
Adam WalshA. Walsh51
A
9
A
64Stephen YoungS. Young
Sean GrellaS. Grella53
A
10
A
62Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith
Gavin NaysmithG. Naysmith52
A
11
A
60Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes
 
Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson47
D
12
A
55Don McGroryD. McGrory
Matt FergusonM. Ferguson40
M
13
G
52Eric Van WanrooyE. Van Wanrooy
Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison47
A
14
G
51Duncan HendersonD. Henderson

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 4,338 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Gallacher.


0.00
Hamilton Academical start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.09
Nico Hamann surges forward with the ball. Nico Hamann hits a low pass to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith runs straight at the defence! Matt Naysmith takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.40
Richard Henderson sees space and advances. Richard Henderson passes the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith sees Gavin Naysmith just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some world-class footwork from Gavin Naysmith provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Alec Dickov. Excellent save.
9.29
Billy Collins flicks a high pass forward. Sean Grella controls it well on his chest. Sean Grella whips in a cross ball towards Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
22.12
John Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Cosimo Maspero who takes it down. Cosimo Maspero sees Stephen Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Stephen Young but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.46
Neil Hansen takes it forward alone. Neil Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young makes a simple pass, allowing Duncan Mcinnes to run into the box. Duncan Mcinnes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.12
Duncan Mcinnes barges into Richard Henderson. The referee brings Duncan Mcinnes to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.58
Richard Henderson makes a probing pass to Jacob Dean. With some swift thinking, Jacob Dean plays the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith rushes past Neil Hansen! Matt Naysmith takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
34.19
Neil Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Dean. Neil Matteo is shown the yellow card! Jacob Dean stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.39
Jacob Dean barges into Cosimo Maspero. The referee calls over Jacob Dean and shows him a yellow card! Cosimo Maspero runs off the knock.
39.51
Francisco Paz plays the ball forward to Billy Collins. Billy Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.15
Richard Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Mcinnes. Richard Henderson is shown the yellow card! Duncan Mcinnes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Dominic Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Dean. Jacob Dean flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Naysmith collects the pass. Gavin Naysmith plays a one-two with Matt Naysmith and advances towards the goal... Gavin Naysmith takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Forfar Athletic have changed their lineup with Don McGrory replacing Cosimo Maspero.

45.00
The whistle blows and Forfar Athletic kick off!
49.40
Billy Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh cuts inside the box! Adam Walsh takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.40
Nico Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Dean controls it well on his chest. Jacob Dean chips the ball to his team mate, Sean Grella. Sean Grella lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.34
Don McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Stephen Naysmith shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.08
Hamilton Academical have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Ferguson replacing Francisco Paz and Matt Ferguson replacing Jacob Dean .Forfar Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Eric Van Wanrooy replacing John Cleland and Duncan Henderson replacing Duncan Mcinnes .
61.15
Don McGrory hits a low pass to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.05
Andy White knocks the ball to his team mate, Don McGrory. Don McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.29
Nico Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Billy Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Naysmith but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.54
Garcia Duque Stendardo clumsily knocks into Matt Ferguson. The referee calls over Garcia Duque Stendardo and warns him to calm down! Matt Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.36
Dominic Rae passes the ball forward to Matt Ferguson. Matt Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Grella. Sean Grella knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.42
Neil Hansen catches Sean Grella on the ankles. Neil Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Sean Grella runs off the knock.
75.06
Garcia Duque Stendardo chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.15
Matt Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith makes a probing pass to Sean Grella but he's offside!
78.12
Matt Ferguson clumsily knocks into Colin Henderson. The referee brings Matt Ferguson to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Henderson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.34
With a delightful solo run, Neil Matteo stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Rae.
81.04
Neil Hansen hits a low pass to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo threads a neat ball through to Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.54
Garcia Duque Stendardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young plays a one-two with Duncan Henderson and advances towards the goal... Stephen Young makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Richard Henderson blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
87.01
Colin Henderson sees Stephen Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Henderson. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Henderson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Neil Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Matt Naysmith. The referee warns Neil Hansen again to calm down! Matt Naysmith carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Forfar Athletic
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
34.8%
39.1%
26.1%

Scorers
Matt Naysmith 3, 31
Duncan Mcinnes 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Naysmith of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Zbigniew Joswiak (GK)
6
2.Francisco Paz (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Rae (DEF)
6
4.Nico Hamann (DEF)
7
5.Richard Henderson (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Billy Collins (MID)
7
7.Jacob Dean (MID)yellow card
6
8.Matt Naysmith (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
9.Adam Walsh (ATT)
6
10.Sean Grella (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Naysmith (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Ferguson (DEF)
6
13.Matt Ferguson (MID)
6
14.Gavin Morrison (ATT)
0

1.Alec Dickov (GK)
6
2.Neil Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Andy White (DEF)
6
4.John Cleland (DEF)
6
5.Colin Henderson (MID)
6
6.Garcia Duque Stendardo (MID)
6
7.Cosimo Maspero (MID)
6
8.Neil Matteo (MID)yellow card
6
9.Stephen Young (ATT)
7
10.Stephen Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Don McGrory (ATT)
6
13.Eric Van Wanrooy (GK)
6
14.Duncan Henderson (GK)
6