Match Report


Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Christopher George Christopher George
Eric Van WanrooyE. Van Wanrooy52
G
1
G
48Zbigniew JoswiakZ. Joswiak
Andy WhiteA. White57
D
2
D
53Francisco PazF. Paz
John ClelandJ. Cleland56
D
3
D
50Dominic RaeD. Rae
Roberto VarelaR. Varela48
D
4
D
51Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Colin HendersonC. Henderson63
M
5
D
53Nico HamannN. Hamann
Billy HendersonB. Henderson61
M
captain6
M
59Enrique SanchezE. Sanchez
Garcia Duque StendardoG. Stendardo55
M
7
M
52Jacob DeanJ. Dean
Craig MccallC. Mccall46
M
8captain
A
52Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
Stephen YoungS. Young64
A
9
A
58Raymond KarnebeekR. Karnebeek
Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith63
A
10
A
51Adam WalshA. Walsh
Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes60
A
11
A
47Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison
 
Neil MatteoN. Matteo46
M
12
D
47Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson
Paul NivenP. Niven45
A
13
M
40Matt FergusonM. Ferguson
Alec BurleyA. Burley44
G
14
A
54Gavin NaysmithG. Naysmith

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 4,672 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
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 David Gallacher.


0.00
Hamilton Academical start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.38
Garcia Duque Stendardo sees Stephen Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes but the linesman indicates offside!
6.35
Jacob Dean sees Matt Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.53
Jacob Dean flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.46
John Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Henderson. Colin Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Rae.
20.53
Roberto Varela comes in with a late challenge on Matt Naysmith. The referee warns Roberto Varela to calm down! Matt Naysmith runs off the knock.
21.52
Billy Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Naysmith who takes it down. Stephen Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.42
Jacob Dean knocks the ball forward to Raymond Karnebeek. Raymond Karnebeek knocks the ball forward, putting Adam Walsh through on goal. Adam Walsh cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Eric Van Wanrooy had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
33.09
Andy White takes the throw-in. Roberto Varela threads a neat ball through to Garcia Duque Stendardo. With imagination, Garcia Duque Stendardo plays the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young plays a one-two with Stephen Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Stephen Young comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Magnificent block by Richard Henderson!
36.40
Andy White brings the ball forward. Andy White advances with the ball. Andy White threads the ball through into the box. Stephen Young cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Forfar Athletic!
39.22
Colin Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Duncan Mcinnes edges inside the box! Duncan Mcinnes takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Zbigniew Joswiak with no chance!! Goal for Forfar Athletic!
44.25
John Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson makes a probing pass to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily 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 Neil Matteo replacing Garcia Duque Stendardo. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Forfar Athletic kick off!
47.23
Dominic Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Dean. Jacob Dean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.33
Richard Henderson gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Raymond Karnebeek shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
57.06
Dominic Rae flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Dean comfortably collects the pass. Jacob Dean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison plays a quick one-two with Matt Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Gavin Morrison shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.44
Forfar Athletic have made a substitution with Paul Niven replacing Roberto Varela .Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Ferguson replacing Dominic Rae, Matt Ferguson replacing Enrique Sanchez and Gavin Naysmith replacing Raymond Karnebeek .
63.26
John Cleland makes a probing pass to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo advances with the ball. Neil Matteo rushes past Francisco Paz! Kevin Ferguson barges into Neil Matteo. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.11
Jacob Dean flicks a high pass forward. Matt Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Matt Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.34
Neil Matteo makes a simple pass to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Young controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Stephen Young strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Kevin Ferguson.
72.14
Neil Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Young. Stephen Young jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Stephen Young scores for Forfar Athletic!!
77.43
Billy Henderson sees Stephen Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.36
Nico Hamann hacks Stephen Naysmith from behind! Nico Hamann is warned by the referee! Stephen Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.58
Gavin Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Paul Niven. The referee warns Gavin Morrison to calm down! Paul Niven carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.18
Colin Henderson knocks the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith edges inside the box! Stephen Naysmith shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
85.48
Neil Matteo plays the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Forfar Athletic

Hamilton Academical
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
26.7%
44%
29.3%

Scorers
Stephen Young 36, 72
Duncan Mcinnes 39
Adam Walsh 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Young of Forfar Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Eric Van Wanrooy (GK)
6
2.Andy White (DEF)
7
3.John Cleland (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Varela (DEF)
6
5.Colin Henderson (MID)
7
6.Billy Henderson (MID)
6
7.Garcia Duque Stendardo (MID)
6
8.Craig Mccall (MID)
6
9.Stephen Young (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Stephen Naysmith (ATT)
7
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Neil Matteo (MID)
7
13.Paul Niven (ATT)
6
14.Alec Burley (GK)
0

1.Zbigniew Joswiak (GK)
6
2.Francisco Paz (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Rae (DEF)
6
4.Richard Henderson (DEF)
6
5.Nico Hamann (DEF)
5
6.Enrique Sanchez (MID)
6
7.Jacob Dean (MID)
7
8.Matt Naysmith (ATT)
6
9.Raymond Karnebeek (ATT)
6
10.Adam Walsh (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Gavin Morrison (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Ferguson (DEF)
6
13.Matt Ferguson (MID)
6
14.Gavin Naysmith (ATT)
6