Match Report


St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan MatteoD. Matteo54
G
1
G
56Alec GlassA. Glass
Darren WilliamsonD. Williamson53
D
2
D
63Billy HendryB. Hendry
Stephen GallacherS. Gallacher52
D
3captain
D
59Scott NaysmithS. Naysmith
Gary LawG. Law51
D
4
D
56Egbert van BeekE. van Beek
Garry YoungG. Young49
D
captain5
D
54Antoine MassonA. Masson
Colin CampbellC. Campbell56
M
6
M
73Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson
Joe GreavesJ. Greaves53
M
7
M
60Eddie BlakeE. Blake
Stuart LawS. Law58
A
8
M
59John YoungJ. Young
Chris GranttC. Grantt56
A
9
M
57Gavin WhiteG. White
Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish53
A
10
A
63Billy GlassB. Glass
Daniele DixonD. Dixon51
A
11
A
57Gary ClelandG. Cleland
 
Duncan HutchisonD. Hutchison51
M
12
A
56Paul ClelandP. Cleland
Richard DavidsonR. Davidson50
M
13
A
53Stuart MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn
Alex CollinsA. Collins50
M
14
D
52Adolfo GilA. Gil

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mcinnes.


0.00
St. Johnstone start the match!
3.54
Joe Greaves threads a neat ball through to Chris Grantt. Chris Grantt tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.05
Stephen Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Dixon who takes it down. Daniele Dixon makes a probing pass between the defence to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.15
Billy Hendry knocks the ball forward to Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland plays a one-two with Billy Glass and advances towards the goal... Gary Cleland cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
18.45
Eddie Blake hits a low pass to Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.41
Joe Greaves flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Dalglish who takes it down. Kevin Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.21
John Young barges into Daniele Dixon. The referee calls over John Young and warns him to calm down! Daniele Dixon runs off the knock.
33.12
With imagination, Joe Greaves plays the ball forward to Daniele Dixon. Daniele Dixon plays a quick one-two with Colin Campbell and rushes in on goal... Daniele Dixon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.02
Joe Greaves barges into Eddie Blake. Joe Greaves is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Blake stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.16
Joe Greaves makes a simple pass to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Colin Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal. Alec Glass is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Antoine Masson makes a probing pass to John Young. John Young chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
51.41
Joe Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Colin Campbell controls it well on his chest. Colin Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.08
Joe Greaves brings the ball forward. Joe Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell directs the ball goalwards with his head but Alec Glass reads it well. Quality keeping!
55.49
Darren Williamson threads the ball through to Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves threads the ball through to Stuart Law. Stuart Law passes the ball forward but Joe Greaves is offside!
61.48
Joe Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Chris Grantt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Grantt passes the ball forward to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
63.29
Antoine Masson plays the ball forward to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Young.
66.21
Gavin White flicks a high pass forward. Gary Cleland controls it well on his chest. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.54
With some swift thinking, Gavin White plays the ball forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass plays a quick one-two with Gary Cleland and rushes in on goal... Billy Glass side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
71.06
Eddie Blake knocks the ball forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
73.08
Scott Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Ferguson collects the pass. Duncan Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.15
Scott Naysmith threads a neat ball through to John Young. John Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland plays a scrappy one-two with John Young and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gary Cleland makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.02
Colin Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Chris Grantt who takes it down. Chris Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Dixon. Daniele Dixon directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Alec Glass manages to keep it out.
84.55
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 but it is too close to Duncan Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
87.51
Chris Grantt flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Kevin Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
89.56
Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake makes a probing pass to Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

St. Johnstone

Hamilton Academical
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
24.4%
48.7%
26.9%

Scorers
Kevin Dalglish 21
Colin Campbell 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Greaves of St. Johnstone

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Matteo (GK)
6
2.Darren Williamson (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Gallacher (DEF)
6
4.Gary Law (DEF)
6
5.Garry Young (DEF)
6
6.Colin Campbell (MID)goal scored
9
7.Joe Greaves (MID)
9
8.Stuart Law (ATT)
6
9.Chris Grantt (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Dalglish (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Daniele Dixon (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Hutchison (MID)
0
13.Richard Davidson (MID)
0
14.Alex Collins (MID)
0

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