Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 17,115 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Young.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Young.
0.00
0-0Hibernian kick off and get the first half underway!
8.48
0-0Carlos Dijkstra chips the ball to his team mate, Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
9.54
1-0Tommy Howey knocks the ball forward to Jason Unsworth. With imagination, Jason Unsworth picks a pass forward to Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.21
Eduardo Serna plays the ball forward to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.55
2-0Hauke Rösler flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Dijkstra who brings the ball under control. Carlos Dijkstra lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
26.25
2-0David Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna skips past Giuseppe Da Rold! Eduardo Serna shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Eduardo Gomes manages to keep it out.
27.28
Stephen McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Scott Mccall who brings the ball under control. Scott Mccall makes a simple pass, allowing Stephen McGrory to run into the box. Stephen McGrory looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Santiago Chacon is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.07
Carlos Dijkstra kicks a strong pass forward to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Eduardo Gomes.
31.01
2-1It's a corner kick. Carlos Dijkstra loops the ball in to towards the near post. Craig Rae reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
32.38
2-1Tommy Howey sees Stuart Peckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Peckham makes a great pass forward. Jason Unsworth runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
38.25
Dominic Law sees space and advances. Dominic Law makes a probing pass to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Santiago Chacon!
40.54
Seeing Alejandro Lozano's attacking run, Eduardo Serna quickly throws the ball into his path. Alejandro Lozano hits a low pass to Jason Unsworth. Jason Unsworth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
44.06
Carlos Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Tarik Ray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tarik Ray shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Joao Santos hits a low pass to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Joao Santos. Joao Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Santiago Chacon keeps it out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
47.27
2-1Amedeo Cudini hacks Adolfo Pardo from behind! The referee calls over Amedeo Cudini and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Pardo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.38
With some swift thinking, Stuart Peckham plays the ball forward to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna runs straight at the defence! Eduardo Serna shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Eduardo Gomes manages to gather it easily.
49.38
2-1Adolfo Pardo barges into Amedeo Cudini. The referee calls over Adolfo Pardo and shows him a yellow card! Amedeo Cudini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.56
Carlos Dijkstra flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Serna who takes it down. Eduardo Serna sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.49
2-1Rainer Kuzorra pushes up the pitch. Rainer Kuzorra flicks a high ball forward to Joao Santos who takes it down. Joao Santos threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory takes a shot at goal but is denied by Adolfo Pardo. Excellent block.
59.19
Carlos Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Lozano controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Lozano makes a probing pass to Eduardo Serna but he's offside!
60.36
2-1Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Dominique Petereyns replacing Tommy Howey, Ernesto Gomez replacing Jason Unsworth and Stephen Ferguson replacing Eduardo Serna .Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Andy Thomson replacing Amedeo Cudini and Andy Henderson replacing Joao Santos .
71.47
Adolfo Pardo threads the ball through to Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra brings the ball forward. Carlos Dijkstra plays a quick one-two with Stuart Peckham and rushes in on goal... Carlos Dijkstra shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.53
Rainer Kuzorra advances with the ball. Rainer Kuzorra passes the ball forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hibernian are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.07
Carlos Dijkstra kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.12
David Müller flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Lozano who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Lozano runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alejandro Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.49
Andy Thomson catches Alejandro Lozano on the ankles. The referee warns Andy Thomson to calm down! Alejandro Lozano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.14
3-1David Müller kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Dijkstra. Without breaking stride, Carlos Dijkstra plays the ball forward to Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson plays a quick one-two with Stuart Peckham and rushes in on goal... Rainer Kuzorra catches Stephen Ferguson on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
21.7%
46.4%
31.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Dijkstra of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Santiago Chacon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adolfo Pardo (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Tommy Howey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hauke Rösler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Lozano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Dijkstra (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Jason Unsworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Serna (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Stuart Peckham (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Tarik Ray (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Dominique Petereyns (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Gomez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stephen Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Eduardo Gomes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Kuzorra (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Giuseppe Da Rold (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Amedeo Cudini (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Tonino Gattuso (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joao Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen McGrory (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Dave Benali (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Thomson (ATT) | 5 | |
| 14. | Andy Henderson (MID) | 6 | |