Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec GreigA. Greig43
G
captain1
G
58Colin McallisterC. Mcallister
Alex HendryA. Hendry49
D
2
D
58Dominic NivenD. Niven
Stuart MccallS. Mccall42
D
3captain
D
56Alex HendersonA. Henderson
Paul MorrisonP. Morrison41
D
4
D
53Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay
Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay39
D
5
D
43Billy LawB. Law
David GemmellD. Gemmell51
M
6
M
47Don HansenD. Hansen
Duncan SullivanD. Sullivan43
M
7
M
44Callum CaldwellC. Caldwell
Garry GreigG. Greig42
M
8
M
43Dominic McGroryD. McGrory
Gary YoungG. Young47
A
9
M
42Andy StrachanA. Strachan
Dominic HendersonD. Henderson45
A
10
A
49Kevin CollinsK. Collins
Gavin RitchieG. Ritchie38
A
11
A
48Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay
 
David SounessD. Souness39
M
12
G
43Callum MorrisonC. Morrison
Alexander JackA. Jack39
M
13
M
39Stuart GoughS. Gough
Don GlassD. Glass39
M
14
A
37Richard JamesR. James

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 2,861 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Morrison.


0.00
Elgin City kick off the first half!
4.12
Paul Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Sullivan. Duncan Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young edges inside the box! Gary Young looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
6.38
Dominic Niven flicks a high pass forward. Callum Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Callum Caldwell makes a simple pass to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Morrison.
8.58
Garry Greig threads a neat ball through to Gary Young. Gary Young knocks the ball forward, putting Gavin Ritchie through on goal. Some silky footwork from Gavin Ritchie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Colin Mcallister had no chance!! Goal for Elgin City!
14.25
Don Hansen threads a neat ball through to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
20.33
Duncan Sullivan clumsily knocks into Callum Caldwell. The referee warns Duncan Sullivan to calm down! Callum Caldwell runs off the knock.
22.51
Andy Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Greig. Garry Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie shoots from 25 yards. Colin Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
32.56
Billy Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Hansen. Don Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.49
Duncan Sullivan catches Callum Caldwell on the ankles. Duncan Sullivan is warned by the referee again! Callum Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.23
Duncan Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Colin Mcallister.
45.00
Garry Greig takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Paul Morrison. Paul Morrison heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Kevin Mckinlay reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City have changed their lineup with David Souness replacing Alex Hendry. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamilton Academical start the second half!
57.05
Stuart Mccall makes a simple pass to Garry Greig. Garry Greig threads the ball through to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.58
Elgin City have made a substitution with Don Glass replacing Dominic Henderson .Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Callum Morrison replacing Dominic Niven, Stuart Gough replacing Don Hansen and Richard James replacing Kevin Mckinlay .
69.01
David Souness flicks a high ball forward to David Gemmell who takes it down. David Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
72.21
Duncan Sullivan hits a low pass to Don Glass. Don Glass tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.20
Andy Strachan hits a low pass to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.49
Elgin City have made a substitution with Alexander Jack replacing Garry Greig .
84.22
Andy Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Alexander Jack. Alexander Jack controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
89.07
Stuart Mccall flicks a high ball forward to David Gemmell who takes it down. David Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Gary Young who brings the ball under control. Gary Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Colin Mcallister.
90.00
David Gemmell takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Gavin Ritchie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

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

Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
29%
43.5%
27.4%

Scorers
Gavin Ritchie 9
Dominic Henderson 57
Kevin Mckinlay 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Ritchie of Elgin City

Match Ratings
1.Alec Greig (GK)
6
2.Alex Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Mccall (DEF)
8
4.Paul Morrison (DEF)
6
5.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6.David Gemmell (MID)
6
7.Duncan Sullivan (MID)
6
8.Garry Greig (MID)
8
9.Gary Young (ATT)
8
10.Dominic Henderson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gavin Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.David Souness (MID)
6
13.Alexander Jack (MID)
6
14.Don Glass (MID)
6

1.Colin Mcallister (GK)
7
2.Dominic Niven (DEF)
6
3.Alex Henderson (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5.Billy Law (DEF)
6
6.Don Hansen (MID)
7
7.Callum Caldwell (MID)
7
8.Dominic McGrory (MID)
6
9.Andy Strachan (MID)
6
10.Kevin Collins (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Mckinlay (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Callum Morrison (GK)
6
13.Stuart Gough (MID)
6
14.Richard James (ATT)
6