Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
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Alec GlassA. Glass56
G
1
G
56Duncan MorrisonD. Morrison
Billy HendryB. Hendry63
D
2
D
59Don GlassD. Glass
Scott NaysmithS. Naysmith59
D
3
D
55Garry JamesG. James
Egbert van BeekE. van Beek56
D
4
D
55Alec CaldwellA. Caldwell
Antoine MassonA. Masson54
D
5
D
54Kevin YoungK. Young
Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson73
M
6
M
58David GemmellD. Gemmell
Eddie BlakeE. Blake60
M
captain7
M
57Scott MortonS. Morton
John YoungJ. Young59
M
8
M
53Ben McgrealB. Mcgreal
Gavin WhiteG. White57
M
9
M
53Alex HopkinA. Hopkin
Billy GlassB. Glass63
A
10captain
A
57Craig McallisterC. Mcallister
Gary ClelandG. Cleland57
A
11
A
51Neil MccallN. Mccall
 
Paul ClelandP. Cleland56
A
12
M
52Gary MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn
Stuart MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn53
A
13
G
50Michel DiomedeM. Diomede
Adolfo GilA. Gil52
D
14
D
49Stuart CollinsS. Collins

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 13,757 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Dunfermline Athletic are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard McCoist.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic start the match!
2.29
Egbert van Beek flicks a high ball forward to John Young who takes it down. John Young hits a low pass to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Glass and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eddie Blake comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
3.59
Duncan Ferguson sees Gary Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Morton.
6.19
David Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Hendry.
10.23
John Young clumsily knocks into Ben Mcgreal. The referee brings John Young to one side and gives him a warning! Ben Mcgreal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.40
Eddie Blake makes a strong solo run forward. Eddie Blake flicks a high pass forward. Gary Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Ferguson!
22.05
David Gemmell surges forward with the ball. David Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
26.39
Gavin White threads the ball through to Billy Glass. Billy Glass knocks the ball forward, putting Gary Cleland through on goal. Gary Cleland looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.03
Scott Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Billy Glass provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.27
With great vision, Alex Hopkin plays the ball forward to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
38.22
Alec Caldwell makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.57
Duncan Ferguson makes a probing pass to John Young. John Young makes a simple pass to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off the second half!
48.33
Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Egbert van Beek. Egbert van Beek threads the ball through to Billy Glass. Billy Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin White. Gavin White rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duncan Morrison with no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
54.35
Alec Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal whips in a cross ball towards Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alec Glass is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.08
Duncan Ferguson threads the ball through to Gavin White. Gavin White shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.29
Ben Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.26
Egbert van Beek flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hendry controls it well on his chest. Billy Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Morrison who gathers it comfortably.
79.10
With some swift thinking, John Young plays the ball forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Cleland but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.57
Alex Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Blake. The referee warns Alex Hopkin to calm down! Eddie Blake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
With vision, Scott Naysmith laces a weighted ball forward to Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
26.7%
52%
21.3%

Scorers
Duncan Ferguson 14
Gary Cleland 26
Gavin White 48
Craig Mcallister 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Cleland of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Alec Glass (GK)
6
2.Billy Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Scott Naysmith (DEF)
6
4.Egbert van Beek (DEF)
6
5.Antoine Masson (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Ferguson (MID)goal scored
8
7.Eddie Blake (MID)
7
8.John Young (MID)
6
9.Gavin White (MID)goal scored
8
10.Billy Glass (ATT)
8
11.Gary Cleland (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Paul Cleland (ATT)
0
13.Stuart Meiklejohn (ATT)
0
14.Adolfo Gil (DEF)
0

1.Duncan Morrison (GK)
6
2.Don Glass (DEF)
6
3.Garry James (DEF)
6
4.Alec Caldwell (DEF)
7
5.Kevin Young (DEF)
6
6.David Gemmell (MID)
7
7.Scott Morton (MID)
6
8.Ben Mcgreal (MID)
7
9.Alex Hopkin (MID)
6
10.Craig Mcallister (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Neil Mccall (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Meiklejohn (MID)
0
13.Michel Diomede (GK)
0
14.Stuart Collins (DEF)
0