Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 3,715 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Souness.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Souness.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
0-0Billy White knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann makes a probing pass to Neil Burley. Neil Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Duncan Rae gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
4.28
Billy Cleland makes a simple pass to John Mccall. John Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Rae smothers it!
6.41
0-0Lars Frieser makes a simple pass to Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Mccall. John Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.56
0-0Steffen Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, John Mccall. John Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Burley. Neil Burley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.26
0-1Alex Mccall plays the ball forward to John Mccall. John Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.47
Billy Cleland flicks a high ball forward to John Mccall who takes it down. John Mccall shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
26.39
Alex Mccall makes a probing pass to Neil Burley. Neil Burley shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
30.23
Billy Cleland threads a neat ball through to Neil Burley. Neil Burley shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.16
Alex Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, John Mccall. John Mccall shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
40.23
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.11
Garry Telfer passes the ball forward to Malcolm Fortune. Malcolm Fortune knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Ritchie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gavin Johnstone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Duncan McGrory.
43.01
0-1Oscar Andres takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Billy Cleland reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
44.14
Lars Frieser pushes up the pitch. Lars Frieser makes a simple pass to Neil Burley. Neil Burley shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Duncan Rae.
45.00
Corner kick to Hamilton Academical. Alex Mccall plays it out to the edge of the box. Garry Matteo is dispossessed by a tackle from Noah Ouindi.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Stenhousemuir kicking off!
48.36
Lars Frieser makes a strong solo run forward. Lars Frieser threads a neat ball through to John Mccall. John Mccall runs straight at the defence! John Mccall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.05
Stephen Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Fortune. Malcolm Fortune brings the ball forward. Malcolm Fortune deftly passes the ball to Paul Ritchie, releasing him through on goal. Paul Ritchie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.06
0-1Alex Mccall takes it forward alone. Alex Mccall makes a probing pass to Neil Burley but he's offside!
60.26
0-1Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with Richard Mcallister replacing Stuart Hutchison .
63.04
Billy Cleland flicks a high pass forward. John Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
65.56
0-1Noah Ouindi catches Garry Matteo on the ankles. Noah Ouindi is given a warning by the referee! Garry Matteo runs off the knock.
67.45
Alex Mccall barges into Malcolm Fortune. The referee brings Alex Mccall to one side and gives him a warning! Malcolm Fortune runs off the knock.
75.12
Steffen Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Duncan Rae manages to keep it out.
77.00
Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with David Booth replacing Oscar Andres .Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Callum Morton replacing Billy White, Duncan Caldwell replacing Billy Cleland and Paul Bremner replacing John Mccall .
78.06
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Don Caldwell plays the ball forward to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
90.00
Noah Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Fortune collects the pass. Malcolm Fortune plays the ball forward to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie shoots from long range but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
35.3%
47.1%
17.6%
Scorers
| Garry Matteo 14 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Matteo of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Rae (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Don Gemmill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Stephen Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noah Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Malcolm Fortune (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Oscar Andres (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Don Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Johnstone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Colin Johnstone (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Mcallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | David Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Duncan McGrory (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lars Frieser (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Stefan Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Cleland (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Steffen Thielemann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alex Mccall (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Neil Burley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | John Mccall (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Garry Matteo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Callum Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Duncan Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |