Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Montrose. A crowd of 2,655 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Montrose are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Elliott.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Montrose are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Elliott.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical kick off!
10.13
0-0Alex Henderson pushes mid-way up the pitch. With imagination, Alex Henderson plays the ball forward to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.30
0-0Dominic McGrory takes it forward alone. Dominic McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Andy Brady manages to gather it.
16.06
Alex Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Don Hansen who brings the ball under control. Don Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill shoots from long range but somehow Andy Brady manages to keep it out.
18.03
0-0Colin McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White cuts inside the box! Alec White comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
20.09
Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Collins who brings the ball under control. Kevin Collins tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.26
0-0Dominic Niven flicks a high pass forward. Callum Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill threads the ball through to Kevin Collins but he's offside!
30.39
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.06
John Dalglish sees a break and surges forward. John Dalglish sees Alec White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec White finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.29
Gavin Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Ritchie. With a superhuman jump, Andy Ritchie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
38.44
Gavin Collins sees Alec White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Ritchie but he's offside!
44.21
0-0Dominic Niven hacks Alec White from behind! The referee warns Dominic Niven to calm down! Alec White runs off the knock.
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. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half. The Montrose players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Montrose kick off!
60.42
0-0Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Garry Young replacing Dominic Niven, Callum Morrison replacing Don Hansen and Richard James replacing Kevin Collins .
63.58
Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Richard James controls it well on his chest. Richard James shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.17
1-0Dominic McGrory sees Billy Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Gemmill shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.02
Kevin Mckinlay brings the ball forward. Kevin Mckinlay brings the ball forward. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.42
Andy Strachan makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
75.16
Hamilton Academical are in full control of this game.
77.33
1-0Hamilton Academical appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
85.26
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Andy Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Andy Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Alec White. Alec White jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Colin Mcallister.
89.33
Colin McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Andy Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Andy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Andy Strachan surges forward with the ball. Andy Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort. Andy Strachan scores for Hamilton Academical!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
31.4%
42.9%
25.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Strachan of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Colin Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Henderson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Kevin Mckinlay (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Billy Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic McGrory (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Andy Strachan (MID) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Billy Gemmill (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Kevin Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Garry Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Callum Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Andy Brady (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonino Anastasi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gavin Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec White (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Andy Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Colin Cleland (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Mckinlay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Ferguson (ATT) | 0 | |