Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     AberdeenAberdeen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec GlassA. Glass56
G
1
G
55Colin ElliottC. Elliott
Billy HendryB. Hendry63
D
2
D
64Gavin MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Scott NaysmithS. Naysmith59
D
3
D
60Dominic CollinsD. Collins
Egbert van BeekE. van Beek56
D
4
D
52Gary SullivanG. Sullivan
Antoine MassonA. Masson54
D
5
D
51Oleg BrambleO. Bramble
Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson73
M
6captain
M
62Garry StrachanG. Strachan
Eddie BlakeE. Blake60
M
7
M
60Stephen GemmillS. Gemmill
Gavin WhiteG. White57
M
8
M
59Matt SullivanM. Sullivan
Marques Pereira FrapolliM. Frapolli47
M
captain9
M
54Garry BoothG. Booth
Billy GlassB. Glass63
A
10
A
53Alex ThomsonA. Thomson
Gary ClelandG. Cleland57
A
11
A
53Richard StrachanR. Strachan
 
Paul ClelandP. Cleland56
A
12
M
53Guillermo PeiroG. Peiro
Stuart MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn53
A
13
A
53Garry DavidsonG. Davidson
Adolfo GilA. Gil52
D
14
A
53Dominic GreigD. Greig

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 13,926 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Inglis.


0.00
Hamilton Academical start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.13
Gavin White sees Eddie Blake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Blake shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Colin Elliott has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.29
Under pressure, Matt Sullivan clears the ball far upfield. Richard Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Gemmill controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Stephen Gemmill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Glass with no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen! That brings them level!
20.40
Matt Sullivan passes the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.10
Eddie Blake barges into Garry Booth. The referee brings Eddie Blake to one side and gives him a warning! Garry Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.38
Gavin White makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin White cuts inside the box! Gavin White comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Oleg Bramble.
32.42
Gavin White barges into Dominic Collins. The referee calls over Gavin White and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Collins runs off the knock.
40.40
Eddie Blake makes a probing pass to Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Elliott who gathers it comfortably.
42.15
Scott Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Blake who brings the ball under control. Eddie Blake flicks a high ball forward to Billy Glass who takes it down. Billy Glass tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Oleg Bramble barges into Billy Hendry. Oleg Bramble is warned by the referee! Billy Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
51.16
Matt Sullivan makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Sullivan makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alex Thomson. Some good footwork from Alex Thomson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.35
Gary Sullivan threads the ball through to Garry Booth. Garry Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Alec Glass didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
63.53
Antoine Masson flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Billy Glass who takes it down. Billy Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.01
Scott Naysmith makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Marques Pereira Frapolli. Marques Pereira Frapolli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.55
Garry Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
73.48
Gavin Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antoine Masson.
77.01
Duncan Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Gavin White who brings the ball under control. Gavin White knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Billy Glass is offside!
85.34
Gavin White flicks a high pass forward to Marques Pereira Frapolli who brings the ball under control. Marques Pereira Frapolli flicks a high ball forward to Gary Cleland who takes it down. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

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

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
28.8%
47%
24.2%

Scorers
Eddie Blake 9
Billy Glass 42
Stephen Gemmill 14
Alex Thomson 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Blake of Hamilton Academical

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

1.Colin Elliott (GK)
6
2.Gavin Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Collins (DEF)
6
4.Gary Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Oleg Bramble (DEF)
6
6.Garry Strachan (MID)
6
7.Stephen Gemmill (MID)goal scored
8
8.Matt Sullivan (MID)
8
9.Garry Booth (MID)
6
10.Alex Thomson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Richard Strachan (ATT)
7
 
12.Guillermo Peiro (MID)
0
13.Garry Davidson (ATT)
0
14.Dominic Greig (ATT)
0