Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     East FifeEast Fife
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Colin McallisterC. Mcallister59
G
1
G
43Craig RaeC. Rae
Dominic NivenD. Niven59
D
2
D
61Kevin McinnesK. Mcinnes
Alex HendersonA. Henderson56
D
captain3
D
49Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill
Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay54
D
4
D
42Dominic DavidsonD. Davidson
Billy LawB. Law43
D
5
M
55Paul SounessP. Souness
Don HansenD. Hansen48
M
6
M
50Stephen HansenS. Hansen
Callum CaldwellC. Caldwell45
M
7captain
M
41Giuseppe ArgilliG. Argilli
Dominic McGroryD. McGrory43
M
8
M
38Carl PlattC. Platt
Andy StrachanA. Strachan42
M
9
A
55Craig CaldwellC. Caldwell
Billy GemmillB. Gemmill52
A
10
A
47Billy ElliottB. Elliott
Kevin CollinsK. Collins51
A
11
A
42Stuart MatteoS. Matteo
 
Garry YoungG. Young50
G
12
A
41Andy GlassA. Glass
Callum MorrisonC. Morrison43
G
13
D
40Andy CollinsA. Collins
Richard JamesR. James37
A
14
D
40Duncan MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to East Fife. A crowd of 2,529 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Mckinlay.


0.00
The whistle blows and East Fife get the match underway!
3.35
With vision, Carl Platt laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott runs straight at the defence! Billy Elliott tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Elliott!
6.22
Dominic McGrory makes a probing pass to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins plays a one-two with Billy Gemmill and advances towards the goal... Kevin Collins shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Kevin Mcinnes!
10.03
Billy Law surges forward with the ball. Billy Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Rae who gathers it comfortably.
20.11
Giuseppe Argilli takes it forward alone. Giuseppe Argilli plays a perfect one-two with Craig Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Giuseppe Argilli rockets a shot on goal. Dominic Niven steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
21.14
Dominic Davidson threads the ball through to Giuseppe Argilli. Giuseppe Argilli threads a neat ball through to Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell plays a one-two with Billy Elliott and rushes in on goal... Craig Caldwell rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.09
Callum Caldwell makes a simple pass to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.10
Dominic Davidson threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Argilli. Giuseppe Argilli takes it forward alone. Giuseppe Argilli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Matteo but the linesman indicates offside!
32.15
Billy Law threads a neat ball through to Callum Caldwell. Callum Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.09
Billy Law makes a probing pass to Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
36.04
Dominic McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Gemmill!
42.34
Dominic Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Argilli. Giuseppe Argilli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
Callum Caldwell hacks Giuseppe Argilli from behind! Callum Caldwell is warned by the referee! Giuseppe Argilli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
47.39
Alex Henderson plays the ball forward to Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory threads a neat ball through to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Rae who gathers it comfortably.
55.57
Paul Souness flicks a high pass forward. Billy Elliott collects the pass. Billy Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Matteo and advances towards the goal... Billy Elliott comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Alex Henderson is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
59.13
Callum Caldwell passes the ball forward to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
60.50
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Garry Young replacing Dominic Niven, Callum Morrison replacing Don Hansen and Richard James replacing Kevin Collins .East Fife have made a substitution with Duncan Meiklejohn replacing Billy Elliott .
72.28
Dominic McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Richard James who takes it down. Richard James rushes past Stuart Gemmill! Richard James strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Craig Rae smothers it!
77.21
East Fife have made a substitution with Andy Collins replacing Kevin Mcinnes .
83.43
Andy Strachan sees Richard James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
84.14
Billy Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic McGrory. With a delightful solo run, Dominic McGrory stretches the opposition's defence. Dominic McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.32
Stephen Hansen clumsily knocks into Dominic McGrory. The referee warns Stephen Hansen to calm down! Dominic McGrory runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

East Fife
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
24.4%
47.6%
28%

Scorers
Billy Gemmill 36
Billy Elliott 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Elliott of East Fife

Match Ratings
1.Colin Mcallister (GK)
6
2.Dominic Niven (DEF)
6
3.Alex Henderson (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5.Billy Law (DEF)
7
6.Don Hansen (MID)
6
7.Callum Caldwell (MID)
6
8.Dominic McGrory (MID)
8
9.Andy Strachan (MID)
6
10.Billy Gemmill (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Kevin Collins (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry Young (GK)
6
13.Callum Morrison (GK)
6
14.Richard James (ATT)
6

1.Craig Rae (GK)
6
2.Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Gemmill (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Davidson (DEF)
7
5.Paul Souness (MID)
6
6.Stephen Hansen (MID)
5
7.Giuseppe Argilli (MID)
8
8.Carl Platt (MID)
7
9.Craig Caldwell (ATT)
6
10.Billy Elliott (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Stuart Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Glass (ATT)
0
13.Andy Collins (DEF)
6
14.Duncan Meiklejohn (DEF)
6