Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Stirling AlbionStirling Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy McNeillA. McNeill56
G
1
G
62Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Lars FrieserL. Frieser57
D
2
D
59Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes
Paul BremnerP. Bremner47
D
3
D
54John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Dominic MatteoD. Matteo47
D
4
D
53Gerhard HässlerG. Hässler
Andy CampbellA. Campbell46
D
captain5
M
49Scott JamesS. James
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan59
M
6
M
45Craig LawC. Law
Steffen ThielemannS. Thielemann54
M
7
M
45Norman JacobsN. Jacobs
Daniel SimonsenD. Simonsen50
M
8
M
43Gary TelferG. Telfer
Richard McCoistR. McCoist72
A
9captain
A
54Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
Neil BurleyN. Burley64
A
10
A
54Scott BradyS. Brady
Garry MatteoG. Matteo53
A
11
A
52John DalglishJ. Dalglish
 
Duncan McGroryD. McGrory52
G
12
G
54Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn
Callum MortonC. Morton50
G
13
G
48Billy McNeillB. McNeill
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell50
A
14
D
44Eddie WallworkE. Wallwork

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 4,731 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Law.


0.00
Hamilton Academical start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.42
Gary Telfer surges forward with the ball. Gary Telfer whips in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. John Dalglish is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.08
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Richard McCoist controls it well on his chest. Richard McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.53
Steffen Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Richard McCoist controls it well on his chest. Richard McCoist shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
10.34
With some swift thinking, Gavin Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James threads the ball through to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. John Dalglish rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies well off target!
14.16
Gavin Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Scott James. Scott James flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. With a superhuman jump, John Dalglish connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
15.54
Paul Bremner makes a simple pass to Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann makes a simple pass to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.40
Craig Law makes a probing pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
18.19
Gary Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to John Dalglish. John Dalglish shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Andy McNeill. Excellent save.
20.59
Dominic Matteo darts forward. Dominic Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Matteo plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Burley and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Garry Matteo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Alec Mckinlay reads it well. Good keeping!
21.41
Paul Bremner advances with the ball. Paul Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Burley. Neil Burley shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
28.21
Gavin Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Garry Matteo. The referee calls over Gavin Mcinnes and shows him a yellow card! Garry Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.10
John Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Law. Craig Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Brady. Scott Brady whips in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. John Dalglish finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.01
With a delightful solo run, Kevin Strachan stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.21
Steffen Thielemann darts forward. Steffen Thielemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.07
With some swift thinking, Dominic Matteo plays the ball forward to Daniel Simonsen. Daniel Simonsen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daniel Simonsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stirling Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Stirling Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
49.25
Gavin Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Craig Law. Craig Law sees space and advances. Craig Law lofts in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. John Dalglish is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Andy McNeill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.07
Kevin Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
59.47
Paul Bremner makes a simple pass to Daniel Simonsen. Daniel Simonsen passes the ball forward to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist shoots from 20 yards. Alec Mckinlay easily gets down and covers it.
61.32
Norman Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.33
Norman Jacobs sees a break and surges forward. Norman Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.52
Andy Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Thielemann collects the pass. Steffen Thielemann hits a low pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo runs straight at the defence! Garry Matteo rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.55
Norman Jacobs sees Scott Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Naysmith but he's offside!
77.12
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Duncan McGrory replacing Dominic Matteo, Callum Morton replacing Kevin Strachan and Duncan Caldwell replacing Neil Burley .Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Gerhard Hässler, Billy McNeill replacing Norman Jacobs and Eddie Wallwork replacing John Dalglish .
81.41
Steffen Thielemann kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
83.21
Duncan McGrory barges into Garry Naysmith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.12
Daniel Simonsen catches Craig Law on the ankles. Daniel Simonsen is warned by the referee! Craig Law gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.49
Daniel Simonsen makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Stirling Albion
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.5%

Scorers
Richard McCoist 34
Garry Matteo 70
Duncan Caldwell 85
John Dalglish 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Matteo of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Andy McNeill (GK)
6
2.Lars Frieser (DEF)
6
3.Paul Bremner (DEF)
8
4.Dominic Matteo (DEF)
6
5.Andy Campbell (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)
8
7.Steffen Thielemann (MID)
8
8.Daniel Simonsen (MID)
8
9.Richard McCoist (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Neil Burley (ATT)
6
11.Garry Matteo (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Duncan McGrory (GK)yellow card
5
13.Callum Morton (GK)
6
14.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Alec Mckinlay (GK)
7
2.Gavin Mcinnes (DEF)yellow card
6
3.John Naysmith (DEF)
6
4.Gerhard Hässler (DEF)
6
5.Scott James (MID)
6
6.Craig Law (MID)
7
7.Norman Jacobs (MID)
6
8.Gary Telfer (MID)
6
9.Garry Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Scott Brady (ATT)
6
11.John Dalglish (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kevin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
13.Billy McNeill (GK)
6
14.Eddie Wallwork (DEF)
6