Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 2,479 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic kick off!
2.19
0-0Callum Caldwell takes it forward alone. Callum Caldwell shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
9.07
0-0Dominic Niven threads the ball through to Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory takes it forward alone. Dominic McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
12.10
Fernando Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
18.43
1-0Dominic McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Mckinlay controls it well on his chest. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from distance. It's there!! Stuart Elliott has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.15
Gary Ferguson makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.22
Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Collins controls it well on his chest. Kevin Collins shoots from distance but it is miles over!
38.10
1-0Gavin McNeill receives the ball from a throw-in from Fernando Teixeira. Gavin McNeill knocks the ball forward to Alex McStay. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Law.
42.32
Alex Henderson brings the ball forward. Alex Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Elliott who gathers it comfortably.
44.33
Callum Caldwell sees Kevin Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic have changed their lineup with Gavin Henderson replacing Luigi Ravanelli, Scott Inglis replacing Gavin McNeill and Matt Ritchie replacing Alex McStay.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical kick off!
48.45
Alessio Ruotolo threads a neat ball through to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie shoots from distance but it flies wide!
55.26
With great vision, Fernando Teixeira plays the ball forward to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.02
1-0Matt Ritchie clumsily knocks into Dominic Niven. The referee warns Matt Ritchie to calm down! Dominic Niven runs off the knock.
60.06
1-0Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Callum Morrison replacing Dominic Niven, Stuart Gough replacing Don Hansen and Richard James replacing Kevin Mckinlay .
61.11
Stuart Gough threads the ball through to Richard James. Richard James knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.11
Andy Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Ferguson. Gary Ferguson sees Matt Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
77.08
2-0Hamilton Academical appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
81.31
Fernando Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
83.45
Kevin Collins flicks a high ball forward to Richard James who takes it down. Richard James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Billy McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Gough. The referee warns Billy McCoist to calm down! Stuart Gough runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
33.3%
49.3%
17.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominic McGrory of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Colin Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Henderson (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Kevin Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum Caldwell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dominic McGrory (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Andy Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Collins (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Kevin Mckinlay (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Callum Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard James (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Stuart Elliott (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luigi Ravanelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Damien Sinclair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alessio Ruotolo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Billy McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Scott Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Matt Ritchie (ATT) | 5 | |