Match Report
| Hamilton Academical | Hamilton Academical |  |  | Celtic | Celtic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Brady | S. Brady |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 | | Stuart Mason | S. Mason | |||||||||
| John Souness | J. Souness | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Shaun Roberts | S. Roberts | |||||||||
| Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Colin Strachan | C. Strachan | |||||||||
| Matt Law | M. Law | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Paul Booth | P. Booth | |||||||||
| Stuart Dickov | S. Dickov | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Paul Davidson | P. Davidson | |||||||||
| Duarte Loureiro | D. Loureiro |  | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Alec Gough | A. Gough | |||||||||
| Andy Mcinnes | A. Mcinnes | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Garry Bremner | G. Bremner | |||||||||
| Andy Gallacher | A. Gallacher | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Duncan Strachan | D. Strachan | |||||||||
| Richard Law | R. Law | | 73 | A | | 9 | | M | 54 | | Stephen Mcallister | S. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Eric Paisley | E. Paisley |  | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 |  | Pedro Mendez | P. Mendez | |||||||||
| Andy Law | A. Law | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Richard Strachan | R. Strachan | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Celtic. A crowd of 9,405 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical kick off!
4.38
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.02
0-0Garry Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Brady who gathers it comfortably.
12.03
0-1Duncan Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Stuart Brady had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
26.17
John Souness knocks the ball forward to Andy Gallacher. Andy Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.55
0-1Colin Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Andy Law. Colin Strachan is warned by the referee! Andy Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.58
0-1Paul Booth threads the ball through to Garry Bremner. Garry Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez passes the ball forward but Richard Strachan is offside!
34.18
Pedro Mendez barges into John Souness. Pedro Mendez is warned by the referee! John Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.52
Garry Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.46
0-1Duncan Strachan passes the ball forward to Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.57
Garry Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Dickov.
45.00
Garry Bremner makes a simple pass to Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Brady who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Celtic start the second half!
54.40
Duncan Strachan passes the ball forward to Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.15
Andy Mcinnes surges forward with the ball. Andy Mcinnes goes all the way! Andy Mcinnes rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
59.44
Duarte Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Paisley. Eric Paisley goes all the way! Eric Paisley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Stuart Mason has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.09
Duncan Strachan makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Souness.
81.48
Stuart Dickov makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Dickov makes a probing pass to Richard Law. Richard Law goes all the way! Richard Law tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.45
Colin Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Bremner. Garry Bremner makes a simple pass to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin McGrory.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
35.6%
45.8%
18.6%
Scorers
| Eric Paisley 59 Richard Law 81 | Pedro Mendez 12 |