Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 4,538 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Ferguson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hamilton Academical kicking off!
3.04
0-0With great vision, Paul Liddell plays the ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
4.24
0-0Lars Frieser hits a low pass to Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann makes a probing pass to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Richard McCoist provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
6.50
0-1Kevin Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Burley. Neil Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Alec Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
9.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Norman Jacobs. Norman Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady whips in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
15.28
Scott James makes a simple pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith plays a one-two with Scott Brady and rushes in on goal... Garry Naysmith side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
16.23
Daniel Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.54
Paul Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Simonsen. Daniel Simonsen flicks a high pass forward to Richard McCoist who brings the ball under control. Richard McCoist shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.11
Andy Campbell threads a neat ball through to Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Neil Burley. Neil Burley shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
27.25
Daniel Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo collects the pass. Garry Matteo shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
32.29
Paul Bremner brings the ball forward. Paul Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Neil Burley. Neil Burley powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Alec Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
36.37
Seeing Dominic Matteo's run, Lars Frieser quickly throws the ball into his path. Dominic Matteo sees Daniel Simonsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Daniel Simonsen plays the ball forward to Neil Burley. Neil Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.10
Daniel Simonsen decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo heads the ball goalwards. Alec Mckinlay punches it away to safety.
45.00
Paul Bremner passes the ball forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan plays the ball forward to Neil Burley. Neil Burley advances inside the box! Neil Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stirling Albion players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stirling Albion start the second half!
51.02
Dominic Matteo surges forward with the ball. Dominic Matteo sees Neil Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Burley plays a one-two with Garry Matteo and rushes in on goal... Neil Burley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.55
Daniel Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Garry Matteo who takes it down. Garry Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Burley. Neil Burley knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
54.40
Craig Law runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Law knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
59.46
0-4Steffen Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Burley. Neil Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Hässler.
71.51
Lars Frieser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.02
Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Scott James controls it well on his chest. Scott James flicks a high pass forward to Scott Brady who brings the ball under control. Scott Brady whips in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland beats his man to it with a header. Callum Cleland scores for Stirling Albion!!
75.36
Paul Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady collects the pass. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.29
1-4Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Gerhard Hässler, John Dalglish replacing Craig Law and Billy McNeill replacing Callum Cleland .Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Duncan McGrory replacing Dominic Matteo, Callum Morton replacing Kevin Strachan and Duncan Caldwell replacing Neil Burley .
78.35
Steffen Thielemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
84.26
1-4John Dalglish clumsily knocks into Callum Morton. The referee brings John Dalglish to one side and gives him a warning! Callum Morton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.52
1-4Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Paul Liddell collects the pass. Paul Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Garry Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Garry Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy McNeill but he's offside!
90.00
Paul Liddell makes a simple pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.7%
65.3%
Play Area
26.4%
45.8%
27.8%
Scorers
| Callum Cleland 72 | Richard McCoist 6, 16 Neil Burley 32, 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Burley of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gerhard Hässler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott James (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Norman Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Brady (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Callum Cleland (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Kevin Meiklejohn (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Dalglish (ATT) | 5 | |
| 14. | Billy McNeill (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Andy McNeill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lars Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steffen Thielemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniel Simonsen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Richard McCoist (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Neil Burley (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan McGrory (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Callum Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duncan Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |