Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Annan AthleticAnnan Athletic
Christopher GeorgeChristopher George Computer Player Computer Player
Zbigniew JoswiakZ. Joswiak48
G
1
G
55Oliver SchönenbornO. Schönenborn
Francisco PazF. Paz53
D
2
D
58Stuart McStayS. McStay
Dominic RaeD. Rae50
D
3
D
55Colin LiddellC. Liddell
Richard HendersonR. Henderson50
D
4
D
55Scott MccallS. Mccall
Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson47
D
5
M
54Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes
Billy CollinsB. Collins41
M
6
M
52Colin DavidsonC. Davidson
Jacob DeanJ. Dean52
M
7captain
M
50Scott CampbellS. Campbell
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith52
A
captain8
M
50Richard McinnesR. Mcinnes
Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison47
A
9
A
63Neil GoughN. Gough
Sean GrellaS. Grella53
A
10
A
58Don MatteoD. Matteo
Gavin NaysmithG. Naysmith52
A
11
A
52Maurizio LupatelliM. Lupatelli
 
Nico HamannN. Hamann52
D
12
D
51Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
Matt FergusonM. Ferguson40
M
13
D
50Alex CollinsA. Collins
Steve PriestleyS. Priestley35
D
14
D
49Callum DalglishC. Dalglish

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Annan Athletic. A crowd of 4,324 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Annan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Davidson.


0.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
2.44
Scott Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Matteo. Don Matteo hits a low pass to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
4.48
Neil Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
6.27
Colin Davidson makes a simple pass to Don Matteo. Don Matteo shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
9.28
Scott Campbell hits a low pass to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Zbigniew Joswiak easily smothers it!
10.25
Jacob Dean knocks the ball forward to Sean Grella. Sean Grella knocks the ball forward to Gavin Naysmith but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.22
Stuart McStay barges into Gavin Morrison. The referee brings Stuart McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Morrison runs off the knock.
16.08
Richard Henderson hits a low pass to Jacob Dean. Jacob Dean flicks a high pass forward. Matt Naysmith collects the pass. Matt Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
24.44
Neil Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Neil Gough. Neil Gough shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.04
Jacob Dean threads a neat ball through to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Sean Grella. Sean Grella makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.26
Jacob Dean barges into Neil Mcinnes. The referee brings Jacob Dean to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.42
Richard Henderson hits a low pass to Billy Collins. Billy Collins plays the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith puts a great ball through. Sean Grella runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Nico Hamann replacing Francisco Paz. Annan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Annan Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
49.34
Richard Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Neil Gough. Neil Gough hits a low pass to Don Matteo. Don Matteo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.29
Jacob Dean knocks the ball forward to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison shoots from long range. Oliver Schönenborn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.50
Hamilton Academical have made 2 substitutions with Matt Ferguson replacing Jacob Dean and Steve Priestley replacing Richard Henderson .
65.34
Richard Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Neil Gough. Neil Gough threads a neat, attacking ball through to Don Matteo. Don Matteo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.37
Matt Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Grella. Sean Grella knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
67.00
Scott Campbell hits a low pass to Don Matteo. Don Matteo makes a defence splitting pass to Neil Gough. Neil Gough muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.16
Billy Collins threads a neat ball through to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith sees Sean Grella just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Sean Grella provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Oliver Schönenborn comfortably gets down and covers it.
72.20
Colin Liddell sees Colin Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Matteo. Don Matteo shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
79.00
With a delightful solo run, Richard Mcinnes stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Matteo. Don Matteo rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Zbigniew Joswiak. Excellent save.
81.07
Nico Hamann drives a long ball upfield. Matt Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Oliver Schönenborn.
83.30
Colin Liddell sees Richard Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Richard Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Don Matteo. Don Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zbigniew Joswiak who gathers it comfortably.
84.01
Dominic Rae brings the ball forward. Dominic Rae changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Rae plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Morrison and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dominic Rae strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.05
Matt Ferguson decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Ferguson shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Annan Athletic
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
32.9%
43%
24.1%

Scorers
Gavin Morrison 53
Matt Ferguson 85

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

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

1.Oliver Schönenborn (GK)
7
2.Stuart McStay (DEF)
6
3.Colin Liddell (DEF)
6
4.Scott Mccall (DEF)
7
5.Neil Mcinnes (MID)
6
6.Colin Davidson (MID)
6
7.Scott Campbell (MID)
7
8.Richard Mcinnes (MID)
7
9.Neil Gough (ATT)
6
10.Don Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Maurizio Lupatelli (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Mcallister (DEF)
0
13.Alex Collins (DEF)
0
14.Callum Dalglish (DEF)
0