Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Hamilton Academical | Hamilton Academical | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Christopher George | Christopher George | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matt Booth | M. Booth |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 |  | Zbigniew Joswiak | Z. Joswiak | |||||||||
| Martin Black | M. Black |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 |  | Francisco Paz | F. Paz | |||||||||
| Dayo Bizzarri | D. Bizzarri |  | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Dominic Rae | D. Rae | |||||||||
| Ivan James | I. James | | 59 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | ||||||||
| Stephen James | S. James | | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Kevin Ferguson | K. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Lomano Davis | L. Davis | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 40 | | Matt Ferguson | M. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Matt Elliott | M. Elliott | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Jacob Dean | J. Dean | |||||||||
| John Johnstone | J. Johnstone | | 48 | M | | 8 | | | A | 52 | | Matt Naysmith | M. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Duncan Gemmell | D. Gemmell | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Adam Walsh | A. Walsh | |||||||||
| Albrecht Welke | A. Welke |  | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Gavin Morrison | G. Morrison | |||||||||
| Scott Telfer | S. Telfer | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Gavin Naysmith | G. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Alex Niven | A. Niven | | 47 | M | | 12 | | D | 52 | | Nico Hamann | N. Hamann | |||||||||
| Craig Burley | C. Burley | | 46 | G | | 13 | | M | 41 | | Billy Collins | B. Collins | |||||||||
| Gavin Henderson | G. Henderson | | 45 | A | | 14 | | D | 35 | | Steve Priestley | S. Priestley | |||||||||
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 4,972 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcallister.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcallister.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical kick off the first half!
2.27
0-0Matt Ferguson threads the ball through to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh directs the ball goalwards with his head. Matt Booth manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.58
0-0Scott Telfer comes in with a late challenge on Richard Henderson. The referee calls over Scott Telfer and warns him to calm down! Richard Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.31
0-0Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Matt Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh passes the ball forward but Matt Naysmith is offside!
33.21
0-0Jacob Dean threads the ball through to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Black.
39.26
0-0Jacob Dean laces a weighted ball forward to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.17
Kevin Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Ferguson. Matt Ferguson sees space and advances. Matt Ferguson plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Naysmith and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matt Ferguson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aberdeen start the second half!
47.16
Jacob Dean flicks a high pass forward. Matt Naysmith collects the pass. Matt Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Booth who gathers it comfortably.
54.36
Jacob Dean chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh rushes past Stephen James! Adam Walsh takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
60.32
0-0Hamilton Academical have made 2 substitutions with Nico Hamann replacing Richard Henderson and Billy Collins replacing Jacob Dean .
63.55
Matt Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke passes the ball forward but Scott Telfer is offside!
65.55
Billy Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Good keeping from Matt Booth as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
69.51
Ivan James threads a neat ball through to Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott surges forward with the ball. Matt Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Rae.
71.34
Kevin Ferguson threads the ball through to Matt Ferguson. Matt Ferguson makes a probing pass to Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
72.39
Billy Collins flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Morrison who takes it down. Gavin Morrison threads the ball through to Gavin Naysmith but he's offside!
73.22
Billy Collins decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Collins shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
77.55
Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Steve Priestley replacing Dominic Rae .
78.61
Martin Black threads a neat ball through to Lomano Davis. Lomano Davis threads a neat ball through to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer plays a one-two with Albrecht Welke and rushes in on goal... Scott Telfer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Zbigniew Joswiak smothers it!
81.05
Matt Ferguson plays the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith plays a scrappy one-two with Adam Walsh and advances towards the goal... Matt Naysmith shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
83.31
0-0Steve Priestley pushes up the pitch. Steve Priestley plays the ball forward to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Naysmith controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gavin Naysmith shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Martin Black.
90.00
Nico Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Billy Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh makes a probing pass to Gavin Morrison but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
34.2%
43.8%
21.9%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Dean of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matt Booth (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Martin Black (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dayo Bizzarri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stephen James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lomano Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | John Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duncan Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Albrecht Welke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alex Niven (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Burley (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Henderson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Zbigniew Joswiak (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Paz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Ferguson (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jacob Dean (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Matt Naysmith (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Adam Walsh (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gavin Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nico Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Billy Collins (MID) | 8 | |
| 14. | Steve Priestley (DEF) | 7 | |