Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 2,624 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Niven.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Niven.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians kick off the first half!
2.31
0-0Gavin Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
3.18
Billy Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Caldwell. Callum Caldwell makes a simple pass to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
16.59
0-0Andy Strachan clumsily knocks into Gavin Mcinnes. The referee brings Andy Strachan to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Mcinnes runs off the knock.
22.18
0-0Dominic McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Alec Niven. Dominic McGrory is shown the yellow card! Alec Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.05
Don Hansen barges into Alec Niven. The referee calls over Don Hansen and warns him to calm down! Alec Niven runs off the knock.
26.19
Dominic McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Mckinlay controls it well on his chest. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brutil Van Der Meyde.
30.25
Dominic McGrory barges into Garry McCoist. The referee brings Dominic McGrory to one side and gives him a warning! Garry McCoist runs off the knock.
39.53
Duncan Mcinnes catches Kevin Mckinlay on the ankles. The referee brings Duncan Mcinnes to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Mckinlay runs off the knock.
42.09
0-0Callum Caldwell sees a break and surges forward. Callum Caldwell shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Neil Cleland manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hamilton Academical start the second half!
49.11
Billy Law kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Davidson.
57.51
Brutil Van Der Meyde comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Collins. Brutil Van Der Meyde is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Collins runs off the knock.
60.09
0-0Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Callum Morrison replacing Dominic Niven, Stuart Gough replacing Don Hansen and Richard James replacing Kevin Mckinlay .
61.13
Duncan Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ferguson comfortably collects the pass. Neil Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.50
0-0Alec Niven makes a probing pass to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
71.36
Alex Henderson darts forward. Alex Henderson sees space and advances. Alex Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.15
Andy Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
75.24
Alec Niven threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.13
Duncan Davidson gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
79.40
Duncan Davidson makes a strong solo run forward. Duncan Davidson knocks the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.41
Kevin Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
89.47
Alec Niven flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes who gracefully takes it down. Duncan Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Colin Mcallister. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
25.9%
51.9%
22.2%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Henderson of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Colin Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Henderson (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Kevin Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Don Hansen (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Callum Caldwell (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Dominic McGrory (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Andy Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Neil Cleland (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brutil Van Der Meyde (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Davidson (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Gavin Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Niven (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Neil Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Mcinnes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy Sullivan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Hutchison (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart McNeill (DEF) | 0 | |