Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard SounessR. Souness69
G
1
G
71John HutchisonJ. Hutchison
Hannes HallerH. Haller63
D
2
D
61David GreigD. Greig
Anton EderA. Eder55
D
3
D
57Nunzio GriecoN. Grieco
Matthias OverathM. Overath54
D
4
D
55Florian SchneiderF. Schneider
Stephen CaldwellS. Caldwell49
D
5
D
54Simon MurphyS. Murphy
Antonio PetruzziA. Petruzzi70
M
6
M
65Matt HendryM. Hendry
Matt RaeM. Rae69
M
7captain
M
61Gavin HendryG. Hendry
Geoffrey HermansG. Hermans64
M
8
M
58Pedro AlmeidaP. Almeida
John JohnstoneJ. Johnstone59
A
9
M
55Colin McCoistC. McCoist
Simon JohnsonS. Johnson55
A
captain10
A
69Alec BoothA. Booth
Enzo CalifanoE. Califano53
A
11
A
61Roberto FanucciR. Fanucci
 
Craig RaeC. Rae57
M
12
G
65Oscar RedondoO. Redondo
Callum JohnstoneC. Johnstone56
M
13
A
57Oberdan MontellaO. Montella
David GreeningD. Greening52
M
14
M
55Stephen MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 10,467 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mckinlay.


0.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
2.17
Showing composure, Nunzio Grieco plays the ball forward to Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci plays the ball forward to Alec Booth. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Souness who gathers it comfortably.
3.29
Florian Schneider hacks Antonio Petruzzi from behind! Florian Schneider is shown the yellow card! Antonio Petruzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.13
Anton Eder knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Rae. Matt Rae flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Petruzzi who takes it down. Antonio Petruzzi threads the ball through to Simon Johnson but he's offside!
8.31
Matt Rae makes a probing pass to Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.14
Hannes Haller threads a neat ball through to Matt Rae. Matt Rae flicks a high pass forward to John Johnstone who brings the ball under control. John Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nunzio Grieco.
10.15
Geoffrey Hermans chips the ball to his team mate, John Johnstone. John Johnstone runs straight at the defence! John Johnstone comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
16.43
Geoffrey Hermans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson advances inside the box! Simon Johnson takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
30.50
Gavin Hendry passes the ball forward to Alec Booth. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
32.36
Antonio Petruzzi comes in with a late challenge on Colin McCoist. Antonio Petruzzi is shown the yellow card! Colin McCoist runs off the knock.
33.12
Pedro Almeida takes it forward alone. Pedro Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Booth. Alec Booth whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.41
Geoffrey Hermans passes the ball forward to Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson makes a probing pass between the defence to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. John Hutchison comfortably gets down and covers it.
39.54
Simon Murphy launches a long ball forward. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Colin McCoist clumsily knocks into Simon Johnson. The referee calls over Colin McCoist and shows him a yellow card! Simon Johnson stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Callum Johnstone replacing Geoffrey Hermans. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
55.50
Florian Schneider knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Almeida. Pedro Almeida changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Richard Souness is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
63.40
Antonio Petruzzi threads the ball through to John Johnstone. John Johnstone shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
67.05
Anton Eder threads a neat ball through to Callum Johnstone. Callum Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but John Hutchison effortlessly smothers it!
72.10
Gavin Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Callum Johnstone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Johnstone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.34
Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with David Greening replacing John Johnstone .
79.48
Matt Rae sees space and advances. Matt Rae shoots from long range. John Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
89.18
Anton Eder flicks a high pass forward. David Greening collects the pass. David Greening kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Johnson but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Matt Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Alec Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

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

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
24.3%
47.3%
28.4%

Scorers
Alec Booth 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Almeida of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Richard Souness (GK)
6
2.Hannes Haller (DEF)
6
3.Anton Eder (DEF)
7
4.Matthias Overath (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Caldwell (DEF)
6
6.Antonio Petruzzi (MID)yellow card
5
7.Matt Rae (MID)
8
8.Geoffrey Hermans (MID)
7
9.John Johnstone (ATT)
6
10.Simon Johnson (ATT)
6
11.Enzo Califano (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Rae (MID)
0
13.Callum Johnstone (MID)
6
14.David Greening (MID)
6

1.John Hutchison (GK)
7
2.David Greig (DEF)
6
3.Nunzio Grieco (DEF)
6
4.Florian Schneider (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Simon Murphy (DEF)
6
6.Matt Hendry (MID)
6
7.Gavin Hendry (MID)yellow card
5
8.Pedro Almeida (MID)
9
9.Colin McCoist (MID)yellow card
5
10.Alec Booth (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Roberto Fanucci (ATT)
6
 
12.Oscar Redondo (GK)
0
13.Oberdan Montella (ATT)
0
14.Stephen Meiklejohn (MID)
0