Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     DundeeDundee
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard SounessR. Souness69
G
1
G
51Duncan MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Hannes HallerH. Haller63
D
2
D
56Duncan SwiftD. Swift
Anton EderA. Eder55
D
3
D
54David McinnesD. Mcinnes
Matthias OverathM. Overath54
D
4
D
53Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone
Stephen CaldwellS. Caldwell49
D
5
D
52Duncan CampbellD. Campbell
Antonio PetruzziA. Petruzzi70
M
6
M
51Billy ElliottB. Elliott
Geoffrey HermansG. Hermans64
M
7
M
48Guerino AgostiniG. Agostini
Callum JohnstoneC. Johnstone56
M
8
M
47Paul MorrisonP. Morrison
John JohnstoneJ. Johnstone59
A
9captain
M
47Titus KeaneT. Keane
Simon JohnsonS. Johnson55
A
captain10
A
55Anton JanesA. Janes
Enzo CalifanoE. Califano53
A
11
A
54Dirk AverdijkD. Averdijk
 
David GreeningD. Greening52
M
12
A
51Anton de BoerA. de Boer
Oliver NeudeckerO. Neudecker51
A
13
G
49Neil McNeillN. McNeill
Niccolo BarrettN. Barrett49
M
14
M
45Stephen TelferS. Telfer

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Dundee. A crowd of 10,395 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mckinlay.


0.00
Dundee kick off and get the match underway!
4.20
Hannes Haller threads a neat ball through to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi makes a simple pass to John Johnstone. John Johnstone deftly passes the ball to Antonio Petruzzi, releasing him through on goal. Antonio Petruzzi comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
8.13
Callum Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Simon Johnson who brings the ball under control. Simon Johnson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.43
Geoffrey Hermans kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano flicks the ball with his head but Duncan Mckinlay reads it well. Good save!
10.52
Antonio Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward to Geoffrey Hermans who brings the ball under control. Geoffrey Hermans lofts in a cross ball towards John Johnstone. John Johnstone flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.27
Duncan Campbell threads the ball through to Guerino Agostini. Guerino Agostini flicks a high pass forward. Dirk Averdijk easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dirk Averdijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Caldwell.
27.53
Duncan Swift brings the ball forward. Duncan Swift shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
28.08
Matthias Overath runs forward with the ball. Matthias Overath threads a neat ball through to John Johnstone. John Johnstone makes a defence splitting pass to Enzo Califano. Some good footwork from Enzo Califano provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.51
Dirk Averdijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Janes. Anton Janes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Richard Souness smothers it!
33.26
Anton Eder pushes mid-way up the pitch. Anton Eder flicks a high ball forward to Simon Johnson who takes it down. Simon Johnson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Mcinnes.
36.48
Stephen Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson rushes past Colin Johnstone! Some silky footwork from Simon Johnson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Johnson!
39.02
Matthias Overath kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Califano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enzo Califano knocks in a cross ball towards John Johnstone. John Johnstone heads the ball goalwards. Duncan Mckinlay didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.08
Guerino Agostini knocks the ball forward to Anton Janes. Anton Janes whips in a cross ball towards Dirk Averdijk. Dirk Averdijk whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Oliver Neudecker replacing Callum Johnstone. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
47.36
Antonio Petruzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Johnstone. John Johnstone plays a one-two with Simon Johnson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from John Johnstone provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Duncan Mckinlay!
48.20
Guerino Agostini plays the ball forward to Titus Keane. Titus Keane threads the ball through to Dirk Averdijk but he's offside!
54.01
Titus Keane flicks a high ball forward to Dirk Averdijk who takes it down. Dirk Averdijk passes the ball forward to Anton Janes. Anton Janes cuts inside the box! Anton Janes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Richard Souness smothers it!
55.09
Paul Morrison threads a neat ball through to Anton Janes. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.40
Antonio Petruzzi threads a neat ball through to Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.40
Stephen Caldwell brings the ball forward. Stephen Caldwell surges forward with the ball. Stephen Caldwell cuts inside the box! Stephen Caldwell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.58
Duncan Campbell hacks Simon Johnson from behind! Duncan Campbell is warned by the referee! Simon Johnson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.07
Duncan Swift controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott sees Anton Janes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Janes knocks the ball forward to Dirk Averdijk but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.11
With great vision, Stephen Caldwell plays the ball forward to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Johnstone. John Johnstone edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from John Johnstone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
81.57
Colin Johnstone threads the ball through to Dirk Averdijk. Dirk Averdijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Petruzzi.
84.04
Hannes Haller barges into Dirk Averdijk. Hannes Haller is shown the yellow card! Dirk Averdijk grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

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

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
26.6%
44.3%
29.1%

Scorers
John Johnstone 11
Enzo Califano 28
Simon Johnson 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Johnstone of Hamilton Academical

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

1.Duncan Mckinlay (GK)
7
2.Duncan Swift (DEF)
6
3.David Mcinnes (DEF)
6
4.Colin Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Campbell (DEF)
6
6.Billy Elliott (MID)
6
7.Guerino Agostini (MID)
6
8.Paul Morrison (MID)
6
9.Titus Keane (MID)
6
10.Anton Janes (ATT)
6
11.Dirk Averdijk (ATT)
6
 
12.Anton de Boer (ATT)
0
13.Neil McNeill (GK)
0
14.Stephen Telfer (MID)
0