Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 16,205 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wout Vonk.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wout Vonk.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.08
0-0David Müller flicks a high ball forward to Hauke Rösler who takes it down. Hauke Rösler surges forward with the ball. Hauke Rösler whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
3.24
0-0Carlos Dijkstra hits a low pass to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.34
Carlos Dijkstra knocks the ball forward to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommaso Baldini.
14.09
0-0Alejandro Lozano advances with the ball. Alejandro Lozano lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Stuart Strachan keeps it out!
16.39
Richard Morrison threads a neat ball through to John Cooper. John Cooper tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Santiago Chacon smothers it!
18.02
Adolfo Pardo threads a neat ball through to Jason Unsworth. Jason Unsworth kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra makes a defence splitting pass to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
20.15
0-0Dale Hall hacks David Müller from behind! Dale Hall is shown the yellow card! David Müller stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.40
Carlos Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Rösler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hauke Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
30.03
Tommy Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Tarik Ray controls it well on his chest. Tarik Ray knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
32.07
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.36
0-1Richard Morrison sees Dale Hall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Hall lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Morton. Neil Morton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Santiago Chacon with no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
38.03
Richard Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Cabrera. Hugo Cabrera shoots from distance but somehow Santiago Chacon manages to keep it out.
39.22
Stuart Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Tarik Ray controls it well on his chest. Tarik Ray whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna makes a convincing header. Stuart Strachan gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
42.15
Danny Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Neil Morton controls it well on his chest. Neil Morton threads the ball through into the box. Richard Morrison shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.44
0-1Jason Unsworth barges into Richard Morrison. The referee brings Jason Unsworth to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical get the second half underway!
47.20
Richard Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Mccann. Danny Mccann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
48.52
Alejandro Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.54
David Müller hits a low pass to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano threads the ball through to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stuart Strachan comfortably punches it away to safety.
54.17
David Müller passes the ball forward to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano takes it forward alone. Alejandro Lozano tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
55.58
Tommy Howey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
57.10
Diaw Ramora hacks Alejandro Lozano from behind! The referee calls over Diaw Ramora and shows him a yellow card! Alejandro Lozano stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.56
1-1Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Ernesto Gomez replacing Alejandro Lozano .
71.37
Jason Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball towards Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
72.14
Ernesto Gomez threads a neat ball through to Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
75.19
Ernesto Gomez threads the ball through to Adolfo Pardo. With great vision, Adolfo Pardo plays the ball forward to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.48
David Müller surges forward with the ball. David Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. With a superhuman jump, Eduardo Serna connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Stuart Strachan.
84.23
Garry Hansen pushes mid-way up the pitch. Garry Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Cooper. John Cooper tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
87.39
Ernesto Gomez brings the ball forward. Ernesto Gomez passes the ball forward to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
89.55
Jason Unsworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommaso Baldini.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
14
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.4%
29.6%
Play Area
22.5%
43.7%
33.8%
Scorers
| Tarik Ray 49 Eduardo Serna 75 | Neil Morton 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Strachan of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Santiago Chacon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Müller (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Adolfo Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tommy Howey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hauke Rösler (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Lozano (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carlos Dijkstra (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jason Unsworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Serna (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Stuart Peckham (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Tarik Ray (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Dominique Petereyns (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Gomez (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Stephen Ferguson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stuart Strachan (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Tommaso Baldini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diaw Ramora (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Garry Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Danny Mccann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Anton Thiele (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Morton (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Dale Hall (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | John Cooper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Sullivan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John McNeill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nigel Clemence (DEF) | 0 | |