Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 9,063 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical start the match!
6.10
0-1Marc Williams hits a low pass to Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Souness with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
15.25
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Anton Eder plays the ball forward to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.21
0-1Matt Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano threads a neat ball through to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
21.46
0-1Geoffrey Hermans barges into Callum Hendry. The referee brings Geoffrey Hermans to one side and gives him a warning! Callum Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.01
Matt Rae makes a probing pass to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano plays a one-two with Simon Johnson and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Enzo Califano provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
24.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Marc Williams plays the ball forward to Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Young. Alex Young side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
27.17
0-1Callum Hendry hacks Matt Rae from behind! Callum Hendry is warned by the referee! Matt Rae carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.36
Anton Eder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
39.52
0-1Sebastian Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Alex Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Overath.
42.43
Hannes Haller threads the ball through to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi makes a probing pass to Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Rae and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Johnson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
0-1Steven Kirkland comes in with a late challenge on Matt Rae. The referee calls over Steven Kirkland and shows him a yellow card! Matt Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off the second half!
47.30
Callum Johnstone barges into Duncan McGrory. The referee calls over Callum Johnstone and shows him a yellow card! Duncan McGrory runs off the knock.
48.48
Callum Hendry knocks the ball forward to Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.41
Matthias Overath passes the ball forward to Stephen Caldwell. Stephen Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano whips in a cross ball towards Matt Rae. Matt Rae rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.56
Anton Eder sees a break and surges forward. Anton Eder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.12
Callum Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Rae. Matt Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Johnstone. Callum Johnstone powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
63.06
Stephen Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Petruzzi who brings the ball under control. Antonio Petruzzi hits a low pass to John Johnstone. John Johnstone plays a one-two with Antonio Petruzzi and advances towards the goal... John Johnstone looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.40
Matt Rae flicks a high ball forward to John Johnstone who takes it down. John Johnstone shoots from distance but somehow Matt Hansen manages to keep it out.
71.17
Callum Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Buchwald.
75.06
Hannes Haller threads a neat ball through to Matt Rae. Matt Rae flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Petruzzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Petruzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Johnson. With a superhuman jump, Simon Johnson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.24
0-1Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with David Greening replacing John Johnstone .
78.33
Anton Eder kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Rae. Matt Rae brings the ball forward. Matt Rae plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Petruzzi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matt Rae makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
81.39
Sebastian Buchwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Alex Young. Alex Young directs the ball goalwards with his head. Richard Souness comfortably punches it away to safety.
84.28
Sebastian Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Alex Young. Alex Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Haller.
87.58
Hannes Haller hits a low pass to Matt Rae. Matt Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Johnstone. Callum Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Alun Lampard flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Young. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
9
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.7%
36.3%
Play Area
26.4%
44%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Rae of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Richard Souness (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hannes Haller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Eder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matthias Overath (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Stephen Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Petruzzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matt Rae (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Geoffrey Hermans (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Johnson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Enzo Califano (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Craig Rae (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Johnstone (MID) |  | 5 |
| 14. | David Greening (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Matt Hansen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Duncan McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Filipe Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dennis Jess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Williams (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sebastian Buchwald (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Steven Kirkland (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Alun Lampard (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Dickov (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Alex Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Roberto Herrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Gabriel Stoichita (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |