Match Report


Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
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Matt CollinsM. Collins36
G
1
G
58Colin McallisterC. Mcallister
Luigi RavanelliL. Ravanelli41
D
2
D
58Dominic NivenD. Niven
Richard BurleyR. Burley35
D
3captain
D
56Alex HendersonA. Henderson
Alex ThomsonA. Thomson39
D
4
D
54Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay
Alessio RuotoloA. Ruotolo43
M
captain5
D
43Billy LawB. Law
Alex BradyA. Brady37
M
6
M
48Don HansenD. Hansen
Fernando TeixeiraF. Teixeira42
M
7
M
45Callum CaldwellC. Caldwell
Stuart MccallS. Mccall36
M
8
M
43Dominic McGroryD. McGrory
Scott InglisS. Inglis52
M
9
M
42Andy StrachanA. Strachan
Billy McCoistB. McCoist39
A
10
A
50Kevin CollinsK. Collins
Alex McStayA. McStay47
A
11
A
48Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay
 
Damien SinclairD. Sinclair44
D
12
G
43Callum MorrisonC. Morrison
Gary FergusonG. Ferguson36
M
13
M
39Stuart GoughS. Gough
Matt RitchieM. Ritchie44
A
14
A
37Richard JamesR. James

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 2,785 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Morrison.


0.00
Hamilton Academical kick off the first half!
3.20
Scott Inglis decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Inglis rushes past Kevin Mckinlay! Billy Law catches Scott Inglis on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
6.36
Alex Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Mccall who brings the ball under control. Stuart Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.25
Luigi Ravanelli knocks the ball forward to Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall threads a neat ball through to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Niven.
21.30
Dominic McGrory threads a neat ball through to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.52
Kevin Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Callum Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Callum Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.36
Hamilton Academical are playing very defensively.
34.04
With a delightful solo run, Andy Strachan stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Strachan shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic have changed their lineup with Damien Sinclair replacing Luigi Ravanelli, Gary Ferguson replacing Fernando Teixeira and Matt Ritchie replacing Alex McStay. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic get the second half underway!
47.18
Alex Thomson threads the ball through to Gary Ferguson. Gary Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Henderson.
48.35
Alloa Athletic are in full control of this game.
51.28
Gary Ferguson surges forward with the ball. Gary Ferguson shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.49
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Callum Morrison replacing Dominic Niven, Stuart Gough replacing Don Hansen and Richard James replacing Kevin Mckinlay .
63.03
Alessio Ruotolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Morrison.
66.35
Alex Brady runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alex Brady shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.20
Andy Strachan surges forward with the ball. Andy Strachan shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Matt Collins manages to gather it comfortably.
75.44
Stuart Gough runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Gough whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.18
Damien Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Scott Inglis who takes it down. Scott Inglis threads the ball through to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist plays a one-two with Matt Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Billy McCoist comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
78.05
Alex Thomson catches Richard James on the ankles. Alex Thomson is given a warning by the referee! Richard James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.36
Damien Sinclair brings the ball forward. Damien Sinclair makes a probing pass to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist sees Matt Ritchie just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Matt Ritchie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Alloa Athletic

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

Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
26.6%
49.4%
24.1%

Scorers
Matt Ritchie 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Ritchie of Alloa Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Matt Collins (GK)
6
2.Luigi Ravanelli (DEF)
6
3.Richard Burley (DEF)
7
4.Alex Thomson (DEF)
7
5.Alessio Ruotolo (MID)
7
6.Alex Brady (MID)
7
7.Fernando Teixeira (MID)
6
8.Stuart Mccall (MID)
7
9.Scott Inglis (MID)
7
10.Billy McCoist (ATT)
9
11.Alex McStay (ATT)
7
 
12.Damien Sinclair (DEF)
7
13.Gary Ferguson (MID)
7
14.Matt Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
9

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