Match Report


MontroseMontrose     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy BradyA. Brady51
G
1
G
58Colin McallisterC. Mcallister
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith45
D
2
D
58Dominic NivenD. Niven
Neil LawN. Law44
D
3captain
D
56Alex HendersonA. Henderson
John DalglishJ. Dalglish40
D
4
D
53Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay
Craig SounessC. Souness36
D
5
D
43Billy LawB. Law
Scott BoothS. Booth47
M
captain6
M
48Don HansenD. Hansen
Colin McCoistC. McCoist45
M
7
M
45Callum CaldwellC. Caldwell
Gavin CollinsG. Collins42
M
8
M
43Dominic McGroryD. McGrory
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan41
M
9
M
42Andy StrachanA. Strachan
Paul BurleyP. Burley56
A
10
A
50Kevin CollinsK. Collins
Alec WhiteA. White45
A
11
A
48Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay
 
Colin ClelandC. Cleland44
G
12
G
43Callum MorrisonC. Morrison
Andy RitchieA. Ritchie44
A
13
M
39Stuart GoughS. Gough
Alex MckinlayA. Mckinlay43
A
14
A
37Richard JamesR. James

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 2,639 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montrose and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Gemmill.


0.00
Hamilton Academical start the match!
14.42
Callum Caldwell hits a low pass to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.50
With a delightful solo run, Andy Strachan stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.50
With a delightful solo run, Callum Caldwell stretches the opposition's defence. Callum Caldwell advances inside the box! Callum Caldwell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.07
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.50
Dominic McGrory threads the ball through to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Dominic Niven boots it upfield. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half. The Montrose players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Montrose kicking off!
47.58
Kevin Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Burley. Paul Burley tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
54.30
Dominic McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Collins who brings the ball under control. Kevin Collins shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.56
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Callum Morrison replacing Dominic Niven, Stuart Gough replacing Don Hansen and Richard James replacing Kevin Mckinlay .
63.27
Scott Booth passes the ball forward to Alec White. Alec White threads the ball through to Paul Burley but he's offside!
67.31
Colin McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
72.24
Callum Morrison hits a low pass to Callum Caldwell. Callum Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.38
Hamilton Academical appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
84.39
Andy Strachan catches Colin McCoist on the ankles. The referee warns Andy Strachan to calm down! Colin McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.49
Stuart Gough passes the ball forward to Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.57
Garry Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist knocks the ball forward to Alec White. Alec White runs straight at the defence! Alec White cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Colin Mcallister reads it well. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Montrose

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

Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
26.8%
52.1%
21.1%

Scorers
Kevin Collins 24, 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Collins of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Andy Brady (GK)
6
2.Garry Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Neil Law (DEF)
6
4.John Dalglish (DEF)
6
5.Craig Souness (DEF)
6
6.Scott Booth (MID)
6
7.Colin McCoist (MID)
6
8.Gavin Collins (MID)
6
9.Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
10.Paul Burley (ATT)
6
11.Alec White (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Cleland (GK)
0
13.Andy Ritchie (ATT)
0
14.Alex Mckinlay (ATT)
0

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