Match Report


Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Christopher George Christopher George
Alec DickovA. Dickov64
G
1
G
48Zbigniew JoswiakZ. Joswiak
Neil HansenN. Hansen58
D
2
D
53Francisco PazF. Paz
Andy WhiteA. White57
D
3
D
47Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson
John ClelandJ. Cleland56
D
4
D
50Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Colin HendersonC. Henderson63
M
5
D
52Nico HamannN. Hamann
Garcia Duque StendardoG. Stendardo55
M
captain6
M
40Matt FergusonM. Ferguson
Cosimo MasperoC. Maspero55
M
7
M
52Jacob DeanJ. Dean
Neil MatteoN. Matteo46
M
8captain
A
52Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
Stephen YoungS. Young64
A
9
A
51Adam WalshA. Walsh
Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith62
A
10
A
47Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison
Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes60
A
11
A
54Sean GrellaS. Grella
 
Don McGroryD. McGrory55
A
12
D
35Steve PriestleyS. Priestley
Eric Van WanrooyE. Van Wanrooy52
G
13
M
41Billy CollinsB. Collins
Duncan HendersonD. Henderson51
G
14
D
36David MortonD. Morton

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcallister.


0.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
3.09
Neil Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. Duncan Mcinnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Zbigniew Joswiak reads it well. Great keeping!
4.52
Neil Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Henderson.
6.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Henderson plays the ball forward to Matt Ferguson. Matt Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Sean Grella. Sean Grella makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Naysmith but he's offside!
8.39
Matt Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Adam Walsh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Walsh whips in a cross ball towards Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.12
Andy White breaks forward. Andy White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to Stephen Naysmith, releasing him through on goal. Stephen Naysmith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
15.55
Francisco Paz barges into Stephen Naysmith. The referee brings Francisco Paz to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Naysmith carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.44
Andy White flicks a high pass forward to Cosimo Maspero who brings the ball under control. Cosimo Maspero knocks the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stephen Young provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.54
Garcia Duque Stendardo flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcinnes collects the pass. Duncan Mcinnes passes the ball forward but Stephen Young is offside!
22.55
Sean Grella hacks John Cleland from behind! Sean Grella is shown the yellow card! John Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.23
Jacob Dean makes a probing pass to Sean Grella. Sean Grella advances inside the box! Sean Grella strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
32.38
Francisco Paz pushes up the pitch. Francisco Paz flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.32
Cosimo Maspero knocks the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Zbigniew Joswiak.
36.31
Cosimo Maspero passes the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zbigniew Joswiak who gathers it comfortably.
39.03
Francisco Paz sees Jacob Dean in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Dean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sean Grella. Sean Grella makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Alec Dickov had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
42.53
With great vision, Cosimo Maspero plays the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Cosimo Maspero makes a simple pass to Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Forfar Athletic kick off!
47.45
Jacob Dean chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison threads a neat ball through to Sean Grella. Sean Grella shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Alec Dickov had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
53.17
Colin Henderson makes a simple pass to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes puts a great ball through. Stephen Naysmith runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.11
Matt Ferguson passes the ball forward to Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
59.43
Andy White flicks a high ball forward to Neil Matteo who takes it down. Neil Matteo plays the ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes passes the ball forward but Stephen Naysmith is offside!
60.44
Forfar Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Eric Van Wanrooy replacing John Cleland and Duncan Henderson replacing Duncan Mcinnes .Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Steve Priestley replacing Richard Henderson, Billy Collins replacing Jacob Dean and David Morton replacing Francisco Paz .
61.48
Matt Ferguson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt Ferguson shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
66.32
Andy White hits a low pass to Neil Matteo. With a delightful solo run, Neil Matteo stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Matteo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
67.04
Steve Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Collins. Billy Collins advances with the ball. Billy Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. With a superhuman jump, Gavin Morrison connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.06
Kevin Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Collins. Billy Collins makes an attacking run forward. Billy Collins shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.09
Billy Collins makes an attacking run forward. Billy Collins finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.03
Billy Collins flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Morrison who brings the ball under control. Gavin Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Matt Naysmith controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Matt Naysmith provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Dickov with no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
79.34
Neil Hansen makes a probing pass to Colin Henderson. Colin Henderson threads a neat ball through to Stephen Young. Stephen Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.42
Billy Collins passes the ball forward to Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
83.38
Matt Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Matt Naysmith provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.56
Garcia Duque Stendardo laces a weighted ball forward to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.03
Neil Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Don McGrory. Don McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Duncan Henderson is offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Forfar Athletic

Hamilton Academical
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
26.7%
41.9%
31.4%

Scorers
Adam Walsh 39
Sean Grella 47
Matt Naysmith 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sean Grella of Hamilton Academical

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

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