Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 12,933 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Peterhead kicking off!
3.13
0-0Jose Fortes Herrera comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Tavares. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Herrera and shows him a yellow card! Jorge Tavares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.21
0-0Scott McStay makes a simple pass to Lars Götz. Lars Götz knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Standing. Shaun Standing edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Shaun Standing provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Noah Netzer, going out of play.
14.24
0-0Jorge Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Enzo Califano who brings the ball under control. Enzo Califano edges inside the box! Delano Davids catches Enzo Califano on the ankles. Enzo Califano appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
20.06
0-0Gavin Ritchie catches Noah Netzer on the ankles. The referee brings Gavin Ritchie to one side and gives him a warning! Noah Netzer runs off the knock.
22.02
0-0Jose Fortes Herrera makes a simple pass to Delano Davids. Delano Davids surges forward with the ball. Delano Davids plays a quick one-two with Richard Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Delano Davids muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.53
Antonio Petruzzi makes a probing pass to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.04
1-0Lars Götz flicks a high pass forward. Richard Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Richard Hopkin edges inside the box! Richard Hopkin shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.42
Delano Davids threads the ball through to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie flicks a high ball forward to Richard Hopkin who takes it down. Richard Hopkin shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.56
1-0Jorge Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi skips past Delano Davids! Some silky footwork from Antonio Petruzzi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Craig Glass. What a save!
34.13
Noah Netzer kicks a strong pass forward to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson plays a one-two with Dion Gascoigne and advances towards the goal... Stephen Davidson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Craig Glass smothers it!
39.27
Antonio Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Tavares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.11
Jorge Tavares threads the ball through to Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Craig Glass effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
Gavin Ritchie runs straight at the opposition's defence. With great vision, Gavin Ritchie plays the ball forward to Shaun Standing who has made a great run into the box. Shaun Standing cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Regis Michel replacing Geoffrey Hermans. The Hamilton Academical players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
48.17
2-1Delano Davids makes a simple pass to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Souness who gathers it comfortably.
51.27
Jose Fortes Herrera catches Antonio Petruzzi on the ankles. The referee warns Jose Fortes Herrera to calm down! Antonio Petruzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.18
Scott McStay sees space and advances. Scott McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Standing. Shaun Standing heads the ball goalwards but Richard Souness is on top of it.
54.17
2-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
55.26
Jorge Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson controls it well on his chest. Stephen Davidson makes a simple pass, allowing Regis Michel to run into the box. Regis Michel comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
57.23
Lars Götz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lars Götz knocks the ball forward, putting Shaun Standing through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Shaun Standing provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Richard Souness reads it well. He makes it look easy!
67.23
Noah Netzer flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Petruzzi who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Antonio Petruzzi plays the ball forward to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano whips in a cross ball towards Regis Michel. Regis Michel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Craig Glass.
73.40
Noah Netzer hits a low pass to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi threads a neat ball through to Jorge Tavares. Jorge Tavares advances inside the box! Jorge Tavares rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.07
2-2Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Matthias Overath replacing Stephen Davidson .
87.18
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
2-2Matthias Overath clumsily knocks into Delano Davids. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Delano Davids runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
32.9%
45.2%
21.9%
Scorers
| Richard Hopkin 27 Shaun Standing 45 | Jorge Tavares 39, 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Tavares of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Glass (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Fortes Herrera (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Delano Davids (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthew Gilchrist (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Ritchie (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lars Götz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Hopkin (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Duncan Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Shaun Standing (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Scott Hopkin (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Gemmell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Jacobs (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Souness (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eoin Salako (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Max Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noah Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Farnerud (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Petruzzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jorge Tavares (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Geoffrey Hermans (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dion Gascoigne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Enzo Califano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Baechler (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Regis Michel (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Matthias Overath (DEF) | | 5 |