Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     FalkirkFalkirk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard SounessR. Souness69
G
1
G
51Michael BartonM. Barton
Hannes HallerH. Haller63
D
2
D
55Ezio PagliariniE. Pagliarini
Anton EderA. Eder55
D
3
D
54Del ProctorD. Proctor
Matthias OverathM. Overath54
D
4
D
52Richard BradyR. Brady
Stephen CaldwellS. Caldwell49
D
5captain
D
51Neil GallacherN. Gallacher
Antonio PetruzziA. Petruzzi70
M
6
M
56Don ClelandD. Cleland
Matt RaeM. Rae69
M
7
M
51Matt DavidsonM. Davidson
Geoffrey HermansG. Hermans64
M
8
M
50Alec RaeA. Rae
John JohnstoneJ. Johnstone59
A
9
M
42Callum GreigC. Greig
Simon JohnsonS. Johnson55
A
captain10
A
59Steven WiltordS. Wiltord
Enzo CalifanoE. Califano53
A
11
A
55Helder LopesH. Lopes
 
Craig RaeC. Rae57
M
12
A
51Alberto SantosA. Santos
Callum JohnstoneC. Johnstone56
M
13
G
50Niccolo BrambleN. Bramble
David GreeningD. Greening52
M
14
D
48David MccallD. Mccall

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 9,045 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mckinlay.


0.00
Falkirk kick off the first half!
2.15
Alec Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.13
Matt Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.51
Del Proctor pushes mid-way up the pitch. Del Proctor makes a beautiful solo run. Del Proctor puts a great ball through. Matt Davidson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
21.57
Neil Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Don Cleland collects the pass. Don Cleland shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
22.34
Del Proctor hacks Matt Rae from behind! The referee calls over Del Proctor and warns him to calm down! Matt Rae grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.34
Free kick to Hamilton Academical just outside the area...
23.05
John Johnstone takes a long run up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
32.09
Helder Lopes passes the ball forward to Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord runs straight at the defence! Steven Wiltord strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.57
Geoffrey Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Simon Johnson controls it well on his chest. Simon Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.15
Hannes Haller flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Petruzzi controls it well on his chest. Antonio Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Simon Johnson collects the pass. Simon Johnson shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.03
Geoffrey Hermans chips the ball to his team mate, John Johnstone. John Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Michael Barton is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
47.04
Helder Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
48.23
Antonio Petruzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson makes a great pass forward. Antonio Petruzzi runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
49.05
Anton Eder comes in with a late challenge on Alec Rae. The referee warns Anton Eder to calm down! Alec Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.01
Antonio Petruzzi makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Petruzzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
60.25
Callum Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Johnstone. John Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Michael Barton gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
67.36
Stephen Caldwell makes a simple pass to Callum Johnstone. Callum Johnstone makes a probing pass to John Johnstone. John Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
69.55
Callum Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. John Johnstone collects the pass. John Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with Enzo Califano and stumbles forward towards the goal... John Johnstone takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Michael Barton.
73.08
Matthias Overath catches Steven Wiltord on the ankles. The referee brings Matthias Overath to one side and gives him a warning! Steven Wiltord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.33
Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with David Greening replacing John Johnstone .
78.39
Callum Johnstone makes a simple pass to Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson plays a scrappy one-two with David Greening and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Simon Johnson provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.31
Antonio Petruzzi receives the ball from a throw-in from Matt Rae. Antonio Petruzzi surges forward with the ball. Antonio Petruzzi edges inside the box! Antonio Petruzzi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Antonio Petruzzi catches Alec Rae on the ankles. The referee calls over Antonio Petruzzi and shows him a yellow card! Alec Rae runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Falkirk
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.3%
31.7%
Play Area
25.6%
45.1%
29.3%

Scorers
Simon Johnson 40
Steven Wiltord 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steven Wiltord of Falkirk

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
8
7.Matt Rae (MID)
7
8.Geoffrey Hermans (MID)
6
9.John Johnstone (ATT)
7
10.Simon Johnson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Enzo Califano (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Rae (MID)
0
13.Callum Johnstone (MID)
7
14.David Greening (MID)
6

1.Michael Barton (GK)
8
2.Ezio Pagliarini (DEF)
6
3.Del Proctor (DEF)
6
4.Richard Brady (DEF)
6
5.Neil Gallacher (DEF)
6
6.Don Cleland (MID)
6
7.Matt Davidson (MID)
6
8.Alec Rae (MID)
6
9.Callum Greig (MID)
6
10.Steven Wiltord (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Helder Lopes (ATT)
7
 
12.Alberto Santos (ATT)
0
13.Niccolo Bramble (GK)
0
14.David Mccall (DEF)
0