Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Christopher George Christopher George
David MccallD. Mccall51
G
1
G
48Zbigniew JoswiakZ. Joswiak
Callum ClelandC. Cleland52
D
2
D
53Francisco PazF. Paz
Giampaolo RocchiG. Rocchi50
D
3
D
50Dominic RaeD. Rae
Dominic BradyD. Brady49
D
4
D
51Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison56
M
5
D
47Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson
Richard McinnesR. Mcinnes47
M
6
M
42Billy CollinsB. Collins
Callum LawC. Law47
M
captain7
M
52Jacob DeanJ. Dean
Craig HopkinC. Hopkin47
M
8captain
A
52Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
Richard FergusonR. Ferguson56
A
9
A
51Adam WalshA. Walsh
Colin MckinlayC. Mckinlay53
A
10
A
58Raymond KarnebeekR. Karnebeek
Gavin ThomsonG. Thomson48
A
11
A
54Gavin NaysmithG. Naysmith
 
Colin MasonC. Mason50
G
12
D
36David MortonD. Morton
Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone44
G
13
M
59Enrique SanchezE. Sanchez
Stuart JamesS. James42
M
14
A
41Craig McNeillC. McNeill

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 4,810 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion 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 Dominic Ritchie.


0.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the match underway!
14.29
Jacob Dean hits a low pass to Raymond Karnebeek. Raymond Karnebeek shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.09
Richard Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Dean who takes it down. Jacob Dean passes the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh makes a deft header but it is tipped over by David Mccall.
16.54
Jacob Dean takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gavin Naysmith looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
18.06
Jacob Dean makes a simple pass to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith runs straight at the defence! Matt Naysmith tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
26.29
Richard Henderson threads the ball through to Jacob Dean. Jacob Dean makes a probing pass to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith makes a probing pass between the defence to Adam Walsh. Some silky footwork from Adam Walsh provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.42
Callum Law changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Callum Law knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
40.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Collins plays the ball forward to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
42.07
Stirling Albion are keeping most of the possession.
45.00
Jacob Dean makes a simple pass to Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Cleland.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stirling Albion kick off!
48.36
Billy Collins catches Richard Mcinnes on the ankles. The referee warns Billy Collins to calm down! Richard Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.09
Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Dean collects the pass. Jacob Dean knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh flicks the ball to his team mate, Raymond Karnebeek. Some good footwork from Raymond Karnebeek provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.55
Billy Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh whips in a cross ball towards Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by David Mccall.
55.46
Jacob Dean takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Giampaolo Rocchi chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
60.54
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with David Morton replacing Francisco Paz, Enrique Sanchez replacing Jacob Dean and Craig McNeill replacing Adam Walsh .
61.54
Enrique Sanchez makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith whips the ball goalwards with his head. David Mccall manages to gather it effortlessly.
65.30
Showing fabulous composure, Billy Collins plays the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.11
Showing composure, Enrique Sanchez picks a pass forward to Craig McNeill. Craig McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Brady.
69.27
Enrique Sanchez makes a probing pass to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith plays a one-two with Matt Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gavin Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
81.31
Enrique Sanchez knocks the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith plays a scrappy one-two with Raymond Karnebeek and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matt Naysmith side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.09
Dominic Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Sanchez. Enrique Sanchez knocks the ball forward to Raymond Karnebeek. Raymond Karnebeek plays a scrappy one-two with Craig McNeill and stumbles forward towards the goal... Raymond Karnebeek strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
89.48
Dominic Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Richard Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Colin Mckinlay. Richard Henderson is warned by the referee! Colin Mckinlay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Hamilton Academical
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
32.9%
47.9%
19.2%

Scorers
Adam Walsh 26
Matt Naysmith 81

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

Match Ratings
1.David Mccall (GK)
7
2.Callum Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Giampaolo Rocchi (DEF)
7
4.Dominic Brady (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Morrison (MID)
6
6.Richard Mcinnes (MID)
6
7.Callum Law (MID)
6
8.Craig Hopkin (MID)
6
9.Richard Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Colin Mckinlay (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Thomson (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Mason (GK)
0
13.Neil Johnstone (GK)
0
14.Stuart James (MID)
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.Billy Collins (MID)
6
7.Jacob Dean (MID)
7
8.Matt Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Adam Walsh (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Raymond Karnebeek (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Naysmith (ATT)
6
 
12.David Morton (DEF)
6
13.Enrique Sanchez (MID)
7
14.Craig McNeill (ATT)
6