Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     StenhousemuirStenhousemuir
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Colin McallisterC. Mcallister58
G
1
G
55Paul RitchieP. Ritchie
Dominic NivenD. Niven58
D
2
D
57Callum McGroryC. McGrory
Alex HendersonA. Henderson56
D
captain3
D
42Garry WhiteG. White
Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay54
D
4
D
41Richard HopkinR. Hopkin
Billy LawB. Law43
D
5
M
54Stephen MorrisonS. Morrison
Don HansenD. Hansen48
M
6
M
50Stuart InglisS. Inglis
Callum CaldwellC. Caldwell45
M
7
M
45Paul HendryP. Hendry
Dominic McGroryD. McGrory43
M
8captain
M
44Paul HendersonP. Henderson
Andy StrachanA. Strachan42
M
9
A
48Callum WhiteC. White
Kevin CollinsK. Collins50
A
10
A
46Winston VandenbroeckW. Vandenbroeck
Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay48
A
11
A
46Craig LiddellC. Liddell
 
Callum MorrisonC. Morrison43
G
12
G
47Dominic StrachanD. Strachan
Stuart GoughS. Gough39
M
13
A
44Gary StrachanG. Strachan
Richard JamesR. James37
A
14
A
42Andy BurleyA. Burley

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 2,799 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Gemmill.


0.00
Hamilton Academical start the match!
2.28
Stephen Morrison passes the ball forward to Callum White. Callum White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
9.52
Dominic McGrory makes a probing pass to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay runs straight at the defence! Kevin Mckinlay makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Paul Ritchie.
11.23
Andy Strachan takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Craig Liddell reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.12
Dominic McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Morrison. Dominic McGrory is shown the yellow card! Stephen Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.05
Callum McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Mckinlay. The referee calls over Callum McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Mckinlay runs off the knock.
22.37
Stephen Morrison hits a low pass to Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
27.01
Stuart Inglis passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Callum White. Callum White shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.30
Stephen Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Winston Vandenbroeck who takes it down. Winston Vandenbroeck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Mckinlay.
36.54
Callum McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Henderson. Paul Henderson advances with the ball. Paul Henderson shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
39.41
Kevin Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Caldwell. Callum Caldwell sees Kevin Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Dominic Strachan replacing Garry White, Gary Strachan replacing Stuart Inglis and Andy Burley replacing Callum White.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stenhousemuir get the second half underway!
48.37
Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Mckinlay collects the pass. Kevin Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.53
Alex Henderson makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Mckinlay collects the pass. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
51.30
Andy Strachan passes the ball forward to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Strachan.
55.28
Billy Law sees Dominic McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Mckinlay controls it well on his chest. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.17
Richard Hopkin clumsily knocks into Kevin Mckinlay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.44
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Callum Morrison replacing Dominic Niven, Stuart Gough replacing Don Hansen and Richard James replacing Kevin Mckinlay .
63.56
Stephen Morrison makes a probing pass to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
65.43
Paul Hendry sees Winston Vandenbroeck in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Winston Vandenbroeck controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.17
Andy Strachan runs up as Dominic McGrory takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Andy Strachan sees Richard James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.40
Paul Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.57
Andy Strachan makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Strachan cuts inside the box! Andy Strachan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.45
Alex Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Andy Strachan collects the pass. Andy Strachan threads the ball through to Richard James. Richard James shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
77.55
Hamilton Academical appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
77.55
Richard James clumsily knocks into Richard Hopkin. Richard James is given a warning by the referee! Richard Hopkin runs off the knock.
78.50
Kevin Collins clumsily knocks into Stephen Morrison. The referee calls over Kevin Collins and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Morrison grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.21
Callum Caldwell catches Andy Burley on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.36
Callum McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Strachan. Gary Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Burley. Andy Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Andy Strachan sees space and advances. Andy Strachan plays a scrappy one-two with Richard James and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dominic Strachan hacks Andy Strachan from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Stenhousemuir
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
27.9%
46.5%
25.6%

Scorers
Kevin Collins 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Strachan of Hamilton Academical

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

1.Paul Ritchie (GK)
6
2.Callum McGrory (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Garry White (DEF)
6
4.Richard Hopkin (DEF)yellow card
4
5.Stephen Morrison (MID)
7
6.Stuart Inglis (MID)
6
7.Paul Hendry (MID)
6
8.Paul Henderson (MID)
6
9.Callum White (ATT)
6
10.Winston Vandenbroeck (ATT)
6
11.Craig Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Strachan (GK)
6
13.Gary Strachan (ATT)
7
14.Andy Burley (ATT)
6