Match Report


Annan AthleticAnnan Athletic     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Christopher George Christopher George
Oliver SchönenbornO. Schönenborn57
G
1
G
48Zbigniew JoswiakZ. Joswiak
Neil ClelandN. Cleland70
D
2
D
53Francisco PazF. Paz
Stuart McStayS. McStay59
D
3
D
50Dominic RaeD. Rae
Scott MccallS. Mccall55
D
4
D
53Nico HamannN. Hamann
Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes54
M
5
D
47Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson
Isaiah GascoigneI. Gascoigne52
M
6
M
59Enrique SanchezE. Sanchez
Colin DavidsonC. Davidson52
M
captain7
M
52Jacob DeanJ. Dean
Stephen CampbellS. Campbell52
M
8captain
A
52Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
Neil GoughN. Gough64
A
9
A
51Adam WalshA. Walsh
Don MatteoD. Matteo58
A
10
A
58Raymond KarnebeekR. Karnebeek
Maurizio LupatelliM. Lupatelli52
A
11
A
54Gavin NaysmithG. Naysmith
 
Colin LiddellC. Liddell55
D
12
D
51Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Callum McallisterC. Mcallister52
D
13
M
42Billy CollinsB. Collins
Scott CampbellS. Campbell51
M
14
A
47Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Galabank where Annan Athletic play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 4,245 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Annan 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 Rae.


0.00
Annan Athletic get the match underway!
4.04
Jacob Dean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith runs straight at the defence! Matt Naysmith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Oliver Schönenborn.
6.58
Jacob Dean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raymond Karnebeek. Raymond Karnebeek shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.35
Nico Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Dean controls it well on his chest. Jacob Dean darts forward. Jacob Dean sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.10
Stephen Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Gough. Neil Gough puts a great ball through but Maurizio Lupatelli is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
14.03
Colin Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Matteo. Don Matteo makes a defence splitting pass to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Kevin Ferguson. Excellent block.
15.33
Nico Hamann flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Sanchez who brings the ball under control. Enrique Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Adam Walsh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Walsh tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
20.08
Dominic Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Sanchez. Enrique Sanchez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Enrique Sanchez cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Enrique Sanchez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
21.51
Colin Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli threads a neat, attacking ball through to Don Matteo. Don Matteo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
22.29
Colin Davidson catches Jacob Dean on the ankles. The referee warns Colin Davidson to calm down! Jacob Dean stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.04
Jacob Dean surges forward with the ball. Jacob Dean whips in a cross ball towards Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh makes a deft header. Oliver Schönenborn gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.53
Isaiah Gascoigne runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Isaiah Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Don Matteo. Don Matteo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
32.21
Neil Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gough collects the pass. Neil Gough plays a scrappy one-two with Maurizio Lupatelli and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Gough strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Zbigniew Joswiak.
33.17
Dominic Rae barges into Colin Davidson. Dominic Rae is warned by the referee! Colin Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.35
Neil Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Gough. With a superhuman jump, Neil Gough connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Gough!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Annan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
48.31
Dominic Rae barges into Maurizio Lupatelli. The referee brings Dominic Rae to one side and gives him another warning! Maurizio Lupatelli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.49
Neil Cleland threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Gascoigne. Isaiah Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Neil Gough. Neil Gough puts a great ball through. Maurizio Lupatelli runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.39
Jacob Dean kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.11
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Richard Henderson replacing Francisco Paz, Billy Collins replacing Enrique Sanchez and Gavin Morrison replacing Gavin Naysmith .
61.15
Neil Cleland pushes up the pitch. Neil Cleland decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Cleland passes the ball forward but Don Matteo is offside!
65.23
Colin Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Don Matteo who brings the ball under control. Don Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.36
Dominic Rae catches Don Matteo on the ankles. The referee calls over Dominic Rae yet again and warns him to calm down! Don Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.12
Neil Cleland hits a low pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell threads the ball through to Neil Gough. Neil Gough cuts inside the box! Kevin Ferguson hacks Neil Gough from behind! Neil Gough appeals for a penalty! Given!!
72.12
The referee points to the spot..
73.12
Maurizio Lupatelli takes a slow run up. The ball slams so fast inside the right post that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
78.14
Colin Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Gough. Neil Gough cuts inside the box! Neil Gough shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
83.12
Billy Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
85.54
Jacob Dean passes the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
87.01
Isaiah Gascoigne makes an attacking run forward. Isaiah Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Gough. Neil Gough makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Isaiah Gascoigne takes the throw-in. Colin Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zbigniew Joswiak who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Annan Athletic

Hamilton Academical
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
21.4%
44%
34.5%

Scorers
Neil Gough 39
Maurizio Lupatelli 73 (p)
Matt Naysmith 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Gough of Annan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Oliver Schönenborn (GK)
6
2.Neil Cleland (DEF)
7
3.Stuart McStay (DEF)
6
4.Scott Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Neil Mcinnes (MID)
6
6.Isaiah Gascoigne (MID)
7
7.Colin Davidson (MID)
7
8.Stephen Campbell (MID)
7
9.Neil Gough (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Don Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Maurizio Lupatelli (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Colin Liddell (DEF)
0
13.Callum Mcallister (DEF)
0
14.Scott Campbell (MID)
0

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