Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan McGroryD. McGrory53
G
1
G
45Garry MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn
Lars FrieserL. Frieser57
D
2
D
76Don CampbellD. Campbell
Stefan BierhoffS. Bierhoff52
D
3
D
65John DavidsonJ. Davidson
Billy WhiteB. White50
D
4
D
59Duncan BradyD. Brady
David GreigD. Greig50
D
5
M
60Gavin RaeG. Rae
Billy ClelandB. Cleland60
M
captain6
M
57Gary GreigG. Greig
Steffen ThielemannS. Thielemann56
M
7
M
44Marvin SalmonM. Salmon
John CaldwellJ. Caldwell48
M
8
M
41Craig SullivanC. Sullivan
Neil BurleyN. Burley65
A
9
A
58Stephen GemmellS. Gemmell
John MccallJ. Mccall56
A
10
A
50Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Garry MatteoG. Matteo53
A
11captain
A
48Colin LiddellC. Liddell
 
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell52
A
12
D
52Cesar FonsecaC. Fonseca
Callum MortonC. Morton51
G
13
D
51Neil SounessN. Souness
Paul BremnerP. Bremner49
D
14
D
47Craig BradyC. Brady

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 4,292 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mcinnes.


0.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
6.47
Colin Liddell comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Bierhoff. The referee calls over Colin Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Bierhoff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.18
Don Campbell clumsily knocks into Garry Matteo. The referee warns Don Campbell to calm down! Garry Matteo runs off the knock.
15.20
Billy Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, John Mccall. John Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Burley but the linesman indicates offside!
20.08
John Davidson darts forward. John Davidson passes the ball forward to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell deftly passes the ball to Scott Bremner, releasing him through on goal. Scott Bremner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
22.14
Billy White passes the ball forward to John Caldwell. John Caldwell sees a break and surges forward. John Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.45
Steffen Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Neil Burley collects the pass. Neil Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
26.28
Stefan Bierhoff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Caldwell. John Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Brady.
27.53
Partick Thistle are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
33.58
Gary Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell rushes past Billy White! Colin Liddell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.14
Steffen Thielemann comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Salmon. The referee calls over Steffen Thielemann and warns him to calm down! Marvin Salmon runs off the knock.
44.22
Steffen Thielemann barges into Marvin Salmon. The referee brings Steffen Thielemann to one side and gives him another warning! Marvin Salmon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle get the second half underway!
48.21
John Caldwell barges into Gavin Rae. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.19
Gary Greig changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Greig finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
54.41
Billy Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Neil Burley who takes it down. Neil Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
55.18
Colin Liddell catches Billy White on the ankles. The referee brings Colin Liddell to one side and gives him a warning! Billy White runs off the knock.
57.41
Billy Cleland laces a weighted ball forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.43
Duncan Brady flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Salmon collects the pass. Marvin Salmon makes a beautiful solo run. Marvin Salmon plays a one-two with Colin Liddell and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Marvin Salmon provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
60.41
Partick Thistle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.51
Duncan Brady comes in with a late challenge on John Mccall. Duncan Brady is given a warning by the referee! John Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.22
John Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Neil Burley. Neil Burley shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.31
Marvin Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan rushes past Billy White! Stefan Bierhoff hacks Craig Sullivan from behind! Penalty not given!!
71.31
John Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Mccall. John Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.09
Gary Greig hacks Billy Cleland from behind! The referee calls over Gary Greig and warns him to calm down! Billy Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.29
Gavin Rae flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Salmon who brings the ball under control. Marvin Salmon hits a low pass to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan advances inside the box! Craig Sullivan shoots from just inside the box. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Partick Thistle are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.23
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Duncan Caldwell replacing Billy White, Callum Morton replacing Billy Cleland and Paul Bremner replacing John Mccall .
78.30
Marvin Salmon surges forward with the ball. Marvin Salmon makes a probing pass between the defence to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Lars Frieser.
79.53
Stephen Gemmell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Garry Matteo jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
83.29
John Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Neil Burley controls it well on his chest. Neil Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Brady.
84.04
Steffen Thielemann brings the ball forward. Steffen Thielemann shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
85.02
John Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Partick Thistle
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
22.2%
43.2%
34.6%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Salmon of Partick Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Duncan McGrory (GK)
6
2.Lars Frieser (DEF)
7
3.Stefan Bierhoff (DEF)
7
4.Billy White (DEF)
6
5.David Greig (DEF)
6
6.Billy Cleland (MID)
7
7.Steffen Thielemann (MID)
6
8.John Caldwell (MID)yellow card
8
9.Neil Burley (ATT)
6
10.John Mccall (ATT)
6
11.Garry Matteo (ATT)
7
 
12.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6
13.Callum Morton (GK)
6
14.Paul Bremner (DEF)
6

1.Garry Meiklejohn (GK)
7
2.Don Campbell (DEF)
5
3.John Davidson (DEF)
8
4.Duncan Brady (DEF)
7
5.Gavin Rae (MID)
6
6.Gary Greig (MID)
7
7.Marvin Salmon (MID)
9
8.Craig Sullivan (MID)
7
9.Stephen Gemmell (ATT)
6
10.Scott Bremner (ATT)
6
11.Colin Liddell (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Cesar Fonseca (DEF)
0
13.Neil Souness (DEF)
0
14.Craig Brady (DEF)
0