Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,774 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcallister.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcallister.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ross County get the match underway!
2.34
1-0Dominic Rae flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Dean who brings the ball neatly under control. Jacob Dean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison plays a one-two with Adam Walsh and advances towards the goal... Gavin Morrison muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Billy Mccall is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.32
1-0Jacob Dean brings the ball forward. Jacob Dean knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Grella. Sean Grella rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
16.26
Jacob Dean threads a neat ball through to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Grella. Sean Grella beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.00
Kevin Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Dean. Jacob Dean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.19
Dominic Liddell advances with the ball. Dominic Liddell deftly passes the ball to John Booth, releasing him through on goal. John Booth comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.53
3-1Dominic Liddell passes the ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zbigniew Joswiak who gathers it comfortably.
32.44
3-1John Booth comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Rae. The referee brings John Booth to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.39
3-1Jacob Dean flicks a high ball forward to Matt Naysmith who takes it down. Matt Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
36.47
Matt Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov flicks a high pass forward. John Booth controls it well on his chest. John Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
39.12
3-1Hamilton Academical are in full control of this game.
40.56
3-1John Booth clumsily knocks into Kevin Ferguson. John Booth is shown the yellow card! Kevin Ferguson runs off the knock.
42.18
From the throw-in, Stephen Ferguson picks out Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin hits a low pass to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zbigniew Joswiak who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Matt Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison plays a scrappy one-two with Sean Grella and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gavin Morrison provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Hamilton Academical kicking off!
53.50
Stuart Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov laces a weighted ball forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson cuts inside the box! Colin Ferguson shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.33
Dominic Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zbigniew Joswiak who gathers it comfortably.
59.55
3-2Stephen Ferguson makes a probing pass to Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov sees John Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Booth runs straight at the defence! John Booth shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Dominic Rae.
61.12
3-2Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Richard Henderson replacing Dominic Rae, Billy Collins replacing Jacob Dean and Gavin Naysmith replacing Matt Naysmith .
63.26
Dominic Liddell threads a neat ball through to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
67.37
Stephen Ferguson barges into Gavin Morrison. The referee brings Stephen Ferguson to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.54
Matt Ferguson receives the ball from a throw-in from Billy Collins. Matt Ferguson makes an attacking run forward. Matt Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
77.02
Gavin Mckinlay catches Sean Grella on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sean Grella hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.24
Nico Hamann flicks a high ball forward to Billy Collins who takes it down. Billy Collins sees Gavin Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Morrison threads the ball through into the box. Gavin Naysmith strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
87.56
Billy Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Sean Grella. Sean Grella connects with a diving header. Solid save from Billy Mccall.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
31.9%
40.3%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Morrison of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Zbigniew Joswiak (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Paz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nico Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jacob Dean (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Naysmith (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Adam Walsh (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin Morrison (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Sean Grella (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Richard Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Billy Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Billy Mccall (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gavin Mckinlay (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Stephen Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dominic Liddell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gregoor De Visser (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Dickov (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | John Booth (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Colin Ferguson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Fabrice Angeletti (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan White (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy McStay (ATT) | 0 | |