Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Albion Rovers and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Albion Rovers and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical kick off the first half!
3.58
0-1Takis Saravakos chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Young. Neil Young knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.21
0-1Takis Saravakos catches Mark Gargo on the ankles. The referee calls over Takis Saravakos and shows him a yellow card! Mark Gargo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.18
0-1Elvis Altomare makes a probing pass to Bakary Kirschner. Bakary Kirschner passes the ball forward to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
12.16
0-1Bakary Kirschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Haeldermans. Pascal Haeldermans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.06
0-1Hamilton Academical are easily keeping Albion Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
16.28
Aristide Diaby passes the ball forward to Tarik Ramzi. Tarik Ramzi shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.52
0-1David Niven hacks Anders Rommedahl from behind! David Niven is warned by the referee! Anders Rommedahl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.00
Mark Gargo comes in with a late challenge on Takis Saravakos. Mark Gargo is given a warning by the referee! Takis Saravakos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.21
Albion Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
27.03
Eric Dugbatey knocks the ball forward to Bakary Kirschner. Bakary Kirschner threads the ball through to Pascal Haeldermans. Pascal Haeldermans plays a perfect one-two with Neil Young and rushes in on goal... Pascal Haeldermans shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Alec Morton had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
32.36
David Niven makes a simple pass to Pascal Haeldermans. Pascal Haeldermans shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.57
0-2Eric Dugbatey clumsily knocks into Salvatore Stanic. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvatore Stanic runs off the knock.
36.57
Hamilton Academical are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
40.10
Aristide Diaby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Hayes. Aaron Hayes knocks in a cross ball towards Tarik Ramzi. Tarik Ramzi heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
44.36
Mark Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Stanic. Salvatore Stanic shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Kevin Neuhaus knocks the ball to his team mate, Anders Rommedahl. Anders Rommedahl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tarik Ramzi. Tarik Ramzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
47.18
David Niven brings the ball forward. David Niven tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
48.51
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
59.13
0-2Mark Gargo passes the ball forward to Aaron Hayes. Aaron Hayes lofts in a cross ball towards Salvatore Stanic. Salvatore Stanic powers a header at goal. Duncan Campbell manages to gather it comfortably.
65.53
Mark Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Stanic. Salvatore Stanic shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Campbell easily smothers it!
78.53
Abdeliah Malm kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Kirschner. Bakary Kirschner chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
83.29
Kevin Neuhaus makes a probing pass to Mark Gargo. Mark Gargo surges forward with the ball. Mark Gargo shoots from distance but it flies wide!
85.49
Billy McStay kicks a strong pass forward to David Niven. David Niven threads the ball through to Pascal Haeldermans. Pascal Haeldermans goes all the way! Pascal Haeldermans rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alec Morton easily smothers it!
90.00
Mark Gargo knocks the ball forward to Aaron Hayes. Aaron Hayes whips in a cross ball towards Tarik Ramzi. Tarik Ramzi powers a header at goal but somehow Duncan Campbell manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
23.9%
52.2%
23.9%
Scorers