Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Hamilton Academical in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Ritchie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Ritchie.
0.00
The first half starts with Motherwell kicking off!
3.19
Lars Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward. James Maclean comfortably collects the pass. James Maclean controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
10.33
Stuart Peckham threads a neat ball through to Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
15.43
David Müller threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Unsworth. Jason Unsworth lofts in a cross ball towards Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray connects with a diving header. Pedro Carmona manages to gather it effortlessly.
16.50
Jason Unsworth hits a low pass to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.12
Carlos Dijkstra passes the ball forward to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball towards Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Garry Mcinnes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
32.02
Jason Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.50
Alejandro Lozano sees space and advances. Alejandro Lozano knocks the ball forward to Stuart Peckham but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.15
Eduardo Serna catches Arnauld Siroti on the ankles. Eduardo Serna is given a warning by the referee! Arnauld Siroti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.18
Jason Unsworth threads the ball through to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy White.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell have changed their lineup with Adolfo Galadames replacing Lars Stiepermann. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
53.24
Garry Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Siroti collects the pass. Arnauld Siroti flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Galadames sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.46
Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Ernesto Gomez replacing Alejandro Lozano .
61.54
Jason Unsworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
63.52
Gregorio Guerrero Lopez catches Jason Unsworth on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Unsworth runs off the knock.
63.52
Hamilton Academical are dictating the run of play here today.
66.47
With some swift thinking, Callum Burley plays the ball forward to Adolfo Galadames. Adolfo Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Santiago Chacon who gathers it comfortably.
67.58
Adolfo Pardo makes a simple pass to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Mcinnes.
71.00
James Maclean threads a neat ball through to Callum Burley. Callum Burley plays a scrappy one-two with James Maclean and stumbles forward towards the goal... Callum Burley shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
72.25
Jason Unsworth makes a run forward as Carlos Dijkstra takes the throw-in. Jason Unsworth skillfully chests the ball down. Jason Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Gomez collects the pass. Ernesto Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.35
Arnauld Siroti flicks a high ball forward to James Maclean who takes it down. James Maclean cuts inside the box! James Maclean shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
77.38
Motherwell have made a substitution with Marin Negura replacing Garry Mcinnes .
78.45
Arnauld Siroti flicks a high ball forward to James Maclean who takes it down. James Maclean whips in a cross ball towards Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Santiago Chacon as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
79.07
It's a corner kick. Callum Burley loops the ball in to towards the near post. Marin Negura shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.41
Adolfo Pardo hits a low pass to Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
87.58
Jason Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Serna collects the pass. Eduardo Serna whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Hauke Rösler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.3%
64.7%
Play Area
32.4%
42.6%
25%
Scorers
| Adolfo Galadames 53 | Hauke Rösler 32, 72, 88 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hauke Rösler of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Carmona (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jose Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Moussa Tomczyk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arnauld Siroti (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | James Maclean (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lars Stiepermann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Des Sherwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Winston Wiekens (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adolfo Galadames (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 14. | Marin Negura (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Santiago Chacon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adolfo Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tommy Howey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hauke Rösler (MID) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 10 |
| 6. | Alejandro Lozano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Dijkstra (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jason Unsworth (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Serna (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Peckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tarik Ray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominique Petereyns (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Gomez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stephen Ferguson (ATT) | 0 | |













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