Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Chris FrostChris Frost James Morrison James Morrison
Santiago ChaconS. Chacon80
G
1captain
G
74Copain SchultzC. Schultz
David MüllerD. Müller86
D
2
D
72Atam MelchiotA. Melchiot
Adolfo PardoA. Pardo75
D
3
D
77Gavin McNeillG. McNeill
Tommy HoweyT. Howey76
D
4
D
75Don GlassD. Glass
Hauke RöslerH. Rösler81
M
5
M
77Arno Van HaarenA. Van Haaren
Alejandro LozanoA. Lozano81
M
6
M
83Niccolo WrightN. Wright
Carlos DijkstraC. Dijkstra83
M
7
M
85Eerik CarlbohmE. Carlbohm
Jason UnsworthJ. Unsworth83
M
captain8
M
79Elena SuarezE. Suarez
Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson70
A
9
A
78Billy WhiteB. White
Stuart PeckhamS. Peckham76
A
10
A
72Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson
Tarik RayT. Ray77
A
11
A
79David SimonssonD. Simonsson
 
Dominique PetereynsD. Petereyns74
D
12
D
70Dino BazzaniD. Bazzani
Ernesto GomezE. Gomez80
M
13
D
71Ernesto FloresE. Flores
Stephen McStayS. McStay69
A
14
A
70Ben HurstB. Hurst

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play Raith Rovers in this friendly game. A crowd of 16,535 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Hamilton Academical kicking off!
2.33
Gavin McNeill hits a low pass to Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm hits a low pass to David Simonsson. David Simonsson shoots from 20 yards but Santiago Chacon is on top of it.
4.36
David Müller threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra makes a simple pass to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
9.27
Tommy Howey makes a simple pass to Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra makes a probing pass to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hamilton Academical are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
12.43
Eerik Carlbohm threads the ball through to Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren whips in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White whips the ball goalwards with his head but Santiago Chacon is on top of it.
15.17
Alejandro Lozano flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Stephen Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Copain Schultz as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
20.01
Jason Unsworth sees Stephen Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Ferguson shoots from distance. Copain Schultz comfortably gets down and covers it.
26.14
Don Glass runs forward with the ball. Don Glass flicks a high ball forward to Arno Van Haaren who takes it down. Arno Van Haaren controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Santiago Chacon manages to keep it out.
27.09
Gavin McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm decides to run forward with the ball. Without breaking stride, Eerik Carlbohm plays the ball forward to Billy White who has made a great run into the box. Billy White comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.19
Arno Van Haaren passes the ball forward to David Simonsson. David Simonsson makes a defence splitting pass to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Santiago Chacon as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
34.19
Corner kick to Raith Rovers. Elena Suarez chips it out wide. Some silky footwork from Eerik Carlbohm provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Tommy Howey!
38.25
Jason Unsworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Copain Schultz. What a save!
42.14
Arno Van Haaren plays the ball forward to Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.39
Stuart Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Copain Schultz. Excellent save.
45.00
Atam Melchiot flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Thomson who takes it down. Duncan Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers 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 Raith Rovers get the second half underway!
48.13
Don Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright knocks in a cross ball towards David Simonsson. David Simonsson powers a header at goal. Solid save from Santiago Chacon.
51.33
Jason Unsworth hacks Atam Melchiot from behind! The referee warns Jason Unsworth to calm down! Atam Melchiot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.27
Gavin McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Simonsson. David Simonsson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Santiago Chacon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.26
Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Ernesto Gomez replacing Alejandro Lozano .
61.26
Ernesto Gomez hacks David Simonsson from behind! Ernesto Gomez is warned by the referee! David Simonsson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.08
Ernesto Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Peckham who brings the ball under control. Stuart Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin McNeill.
66.43
With great vision, David Müller plays the ball forward to Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.10
Jason Unsworth passes the ball forward to Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Dijkstra. Atam Melchiot comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
73.48
Eerik Carlbohm knocks the ball forward to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez plays a scrappy one-two with David Simonsson and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Elena Suarez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Elena Suarez!
85.36
David Müller takes it forward alone. David Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
89.45
Tommy Howey threads the ball through to Adolfo Pardo. Adolfo Pardo threads the ball through to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Copain Schultz who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Tommy Howey sees a break and surges forward. Tommy Howey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra makes a probing pass to Tarik Ray but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Raith Rovers
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
26%
43.8%
30.1%

Scorers
Billy White 27, 45
Eerik Carlbohm 55
Elena Suarez 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy White of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Santiago Chacon (GK)
7
2.David Müller (DEF)
6
3.Adolfo Pardo (DEF)
6
4.Tommy Howey (DEF)
7
5.Hauke Rösler (MID)
6
6.Alejandro Lozano (MID)
6
7.Carlos Dijkstra (MID)
6
8.Jason Unsworth (MID)
6
9.Stephen Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Stuart Peckham (ATT)
6
11.Tarik Ray (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominique Petereyns (DEF)
0
13.Ernesto Gomez (MID)
6
14.Stephen McStay (ATT)
0

1.Copain Schultz (GK)
7
2.Atam Melchiot (DEF)
6
3.Gavin McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Don Glass (DEF)
6
5.Arno Van Haaren (MID)
6
6.Niccolo Wright (MID)
6
7.Eerik Carlbohm (MID)goal scored
9
8.Elena Suarez (MID)goal scored
8
9.Billy White (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Duncan Thomson (ATT)
6
11.David Simonsson (ATT)
7
 
12.Dino Bazzani (DEF)
0
13.Ernesto Flores (DEF)
0
14.Ben Hurst (ATT)
0