Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 16,656 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Hendry.


0.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the first half underway!
3.10
Adolfo Pardo makes a simple pass to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.32
Roberto Tavares makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Tavares shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
24.24
Julian Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
27.06
Eduardo Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Tavares. Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Tavares plays the ball forward to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
39.47
Carlos Dijkstra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Castiglioni who gathers it comfortably.
40.21
David Müller flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Lozano controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Lozano threads a neat ball through to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alexander Castiglioni didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.12
Alejandro Lozano passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South kick off!
47.11
Julian Suarez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Romarin Song. Romarin Song sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Santiago Chacon easily smothers it!
49.42
Alejandro Lozano passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano makes a deft header. The keeper, Alexander Castiglioni, sees it late!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
53.06
Eduardo Helguera runs forward with the ball. Eduardo Helguera threads a neat ball through to Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.54
Hauke Rösler makes a beautiful solo run. Hauke Rösler shoots from 20 yards but somehow Alexander Castiglioni manages to keep it out.
60.44
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Dominique Petereyns replacing David Müller, Alex Rae replacing Jason Unsworth and Stuart Peckham replacing Eduardo Serna .
61.53
Carlos Dijkstra threads a neat ball through to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Castiglioni who gathers it comfortably.
66.05
Roberto Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni shoots from distance. It's there!! Santiago Chacon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.47
Stephen Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Peckham who takes it down. Stuart Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Soto.
71.13
Romarin Song barges into Adolfo Pardo. Romarin Song is warned by the referee! Adolfo Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.46
Eduardo Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Julian Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
75.30
Ugo Moss clumsily knocks into Tarik Ray. The referee calls over Ugo Moss and shows him a yellow card! Tarik Ray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.22
Hamilton Academical are in full control of this game.
81.25
Carlos Dijkstra flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Ferguson who gracefully takes it down. Stephen Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.43
Alejandro Lozano sees a break and surges forward. Alejandro Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.49
Eduardo Helguera threads a neat ball through to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Tavares controls it well on his chest. Roberto Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Santiago Chacon effortlessly punches it away to safety.
90.00
Carlos Dijkstra clumsily knocks into Julian Suarez. Carlos Dijkstra is given a warning by the referee! Julian Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
24.6%
45.9%
29.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Lozano of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Santiago Chacon (GK)
7
2.David Müller (DEF)
6
3.Adolfo Pardo (DEF)
6
4.Tommy Howey (DEF)
6
5.Hauke Rösler (MID)
6
6.Alejandro Lozano (MID)goal scored
9
7.Carlos Dijkstra (MID)
6
8.Jason Unsworth (MID)
6
9.Eduardo Serna (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Stephen Ferguson (ATT)
7
11.Tarik Ray (ATT)
7
 
12.Dominique Petereyns (DEF)
6
13.Alex Rae (MID)
6
14.Stuart Peckham (ATT)
6