Match Report


Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn50
G
1
G
68Richard SounessR. Souness
Stuart WhiteS. White64
D
2
D
65Eoin SalakoE. Salako
Robert SchoenmakersR. Schoenmakers60
D
3
D
61Noah NetzerN. Netzer
Andy NaysmithA. Naysmith57
D
4
D
59Tomas FarnerudT. Farnerud
Dominic ElliottD. Elliott55
D
captain5
D
53Matthias OverathM. Overath
Jose AlvarezJ. Alvarez72
M
6
M
69Jorge TavaresJ. Tavares
Stephen HendryS. Hendry63
M
7
M
63Geoffrey HermansG. Hermans
Trevor LuzhnyT. Luzhny60
M
8
M
63Regis MichelR. Michel
Francisco SemedoF. Semedo62
A
9
A
68Stephen DavidsonS. Davidson
Garry GemmillG. Gemmill59
A
10captain
A
65Dion GascoigneD. Gascoigne
Gary InglisG. Inglis59
A
11
A
51Enzo CalifanoE. Califano
 
Craig BradyC. Brady60
M
12
G
65Kevin BaechlerK. Baechler
Alec WhiteA. White60
M
13
G
48Billy CampbellB. Campbell
Paul ElliottP. Elliott55
D
14
M
48Niccolo BarrettN. Barrett

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 10,781 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Alloa Athletic and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Booth.


0.00
Hamilton Academical kick off the first half!
2.54
With imagination, Geoffrey Hermans laces a through ball forward to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jorge Tavares through on goal. Jorge Tavares muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Alex Meiklejohn manages to keep it out.
6.52
Robert Schoenmakers threads a neat ball through to Stuart White. Stuart White changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart White plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Gemmill and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stuart White shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Richard Souness had no chance!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
9.28
Jorge Tavares threads a neat ball through to Noah Netzer. Noah Netzer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
12.39
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Jose Alvarez controls it well on his chest. Jose Alvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Inglis. Gary Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Matthias Overath blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
16.29
Jose Alvarez sees space and advances. Jose Alvarez whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Semedo. Francisco Semedo makes a looping header on goal. Richard Souness gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
28.01
Trevor Luzhny brings the ball forward. Trevor Luzhny passes the ball forward to Garry Gemmill. Garry Gemmill shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.43
Stephen Hendry takes it forward alone. Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Garry Gemmill comfortably collects the pass. Garry Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Gary Inglis. Gary Inglis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
38.01
Tomas Farnerud flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Overath holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthias Overath changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matthias Overath shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Billy Campbell replacing Regis Michel. The Hamilton Academical players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Alloa Athletic start the second half!
47.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.38
Trevor Luzhny sees Gary Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.17
Geoffrey Hermans passes the ball forward to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Dominic Elliott!
53.47
Andy Naysmith breaks forward. Andy Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry rushes past Tomas Farnerud! Some silky footwork from Stephen Hendry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Richard Souness manages to gather it effortlessly.
54.02
Geoffrey Hermans laces a weighted ball forward to Tomas Farnerud. Tomas Farnerud flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson collects the pass. Stephen Davidson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
57.12
Stephen Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Hendry shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Richard Souness!
60.58
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Paul Elliott replacing Gary Inglis .
65.06
Stephen Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Semedo. Francisco Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Gemmill. Garry Gemmill powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
66.44
Andy Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Semedo. Francisco Semedo threads a neat ball through to Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
69.41
Stuart White sees space and advances. Stuart White plays the ball forward to Francisco Semedo. Francisco Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Souness who gathers it comfortably.
75.51
Francisco Semedo hacks Noah Netzer from behind! Francisco Semedo is shown the yellow card! Noah Netzer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.54
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Alec White replacing Stephen Hendry .Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Niccolo Barrett replacing Stephen Davidson .
85.26
Geoffrey Hermans plays the ball forward to Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart White.
90.00
Jose Alvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec White. Alec White makes a great pass forward. Francisco Semedo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Alloa Athletic

Hamilton Academical
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
25%
43.1%
31.9%

Scorers
Stuart White 7
Garry Gemmill 28
Gary Inglis 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Gemmill of Alloa Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Alex Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2.Stuart White (DEF)goal scored
9
3.Robert Schoenmakers (DEF)
6
4.Andy Naysmith (DEF)
7
5.Dominic Elliott (DEF)
6
6.Jose Alvarez (MID)
7
7.Stephen Hendry (MID)
8
8.Trevor Luzhny (MID)
7
9.Francisco Semedo (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Garry Gemmill (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gary Inglis (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Craig Brady (MID)
0
13.Alec White (MID)
6
14.Paul Elliott (DEF)
6

1.Richard Souness (GK)
7
2.Eoin Salako (DEF)
6
3.Noah Netzer (DEF)
6
4.Tomas Farnerud (DEF)
6
5.Matthias Overath (DEF)
6
6.Jorge Tavares (MID)
6
7.Geoffrey Hermans (MID)
7
8.Regis Michel (MID)
6
9.Stephen Davidson (ATT)
6
10.Dion Gascoigne (ATT)
6
11.Enzo Califano (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Baechler (GK)
0
13.Billy Campbell (GK)
6
14.Niccolo Barrett (MID)
6