Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 20,308 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hamilton Academical kicking off!
2.16
0-0Callum McCoist makes a probing pass to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Serge Nogueira manages to gather it comfortably.
3.52
0-0Andy Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Henry. Graham Henry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.21
0-0Gian Paolo Di Cara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.29
0-1Callum Rae knocks the ball forward to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Serge Nogueira has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.20
Ralph Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
26.44
Callum Rae makes a probing pass to Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Souness.
30.55
0-1Craig Liddell catches Gian Paolo Di Cara on the ankles. Craig Liddell is warned by the referee! Gian Paolo Di Cara hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.41
Gary Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell makes a simple pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Liddell!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Albion Rovers start the second half!
47.11
Gary Souness comes in with a late challenge on Scott Naysmith. Gary Souness is given a warning by the referee! Scott Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.37
Graham Henry threads the ball through to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
55.15
Ivan Westwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Rae. Callum Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Serge Nogueira who gathers it comfortably.
59.04
Alexandre Fonseca threads the ball through to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist makes a simple pass to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Serge Nogueira who gathers it comfortably.
63.34
Callum McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Serge Nogueira easily smothers it!
78.32
1-1Alexandre Fonseca clumsily knocks into Billy Liddell. The referee calls over Alexandre Fonseca and warns him to calm down! Billy Liddell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.55
Graham Henry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
83.52
Ivan Westwood lofts the ball long. Mauricio Ambrosi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Souness.
85.43
Alexandre Fonseca surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Fonseca chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.2%
63.7%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.5%
Scorers