Match Report


Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Colin McallisterC. Mcallister59
G
1
G
75John GemmellJ. Gemmell
Dominic NivenD. Niven59
D
2
D
54Gary EustaceG. Eustace
Alex HendersonA. Henderson56
D
captain3
D
54Alec MccallA. Mccall
Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay54
D
4
D
49Brenny BroersB. Broers
Billy LawB. Law43
D
5
D
49Kevin TelferK. Telfer
Don HansenD. Hansen48
M
6
M
52Duncan MccallD. Mccall
Callum CaldwellC. Caldwell45
M
7
M
42Neil ThomsonN. Thomson
Dominic McGroryD. McGrory43
M
8
M
41Andy CollinsA. Collins
Andy StrachanA. Strachan42
M
9
M
39Cleto MaltagliatiC. Maltagliati
Billy GemmillB. Gemmill52
A
10
A
59Paul HopkinP. Hopkin
Kevin CollinsK. Collins51
A
11captain
A
52Les PottsL. Potts
 
Garry YoungG. Young50
G
12
G
50Paul CampbellP. Campbell
Callum MorrisonC. Morrison43
G
13
A
49Don NaysmithD. Naysmith
Richard JamesR. James37
A
14
D
48Alec FergusonA. Ferguson

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Raith Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Ferguson.


0.00
Hamilton Academical start the match!
2.27
Neil Thomson sees Les Potts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Les Potts rushes past Alex Henderson! Les Potts shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
8.53
Duncan Mccall threads the ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin skips past Billy Law! Paul Hopkin shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.40
Don Hansen sees space and advances. Don Hansen shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.05
Kevin Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Cleto Maltagliati collects the pass. Cleto Maltagliati knocks the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin skips past Kevin Mckinlay! Paul Hopkin tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.18
Andy Collins makes an attacking run forward. Andy Collins tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
20.51
Alex Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic McGrory. Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic McGrory plays the ball forward to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.35
Duncan Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Paul Hopkin plays a one-two with Les Potts and advances towards the goal... Paul Hopkin takes a shot at goal. Colin Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
38.22
Dominic McGrory hits a low pass to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.51
Dominic McGrory hits a low pass to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.05
Don Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Raith Rovers start the second half!
49.48
With great vision, Alex Henderson plays the ball forward to Callum Caldwell. Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Collins shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.44
Cleto Maltagliati hits a low pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin runs straight at the defence! Paul Hopkin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Colin Mcallister reads it well. He makes it look easy!
59.26
Neil Thomson darts forward. Neil Thomson sees Paul Hopkin just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Paul Hopkin. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
60.25
Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Garry Young replacing Dominic Niven, Callum Morrison replacing Don Hansen and Richard James replacing Kevin Collins .
65.57
Cleto Maltagliati knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Potts. Les Potts plays a one-two with Paul Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Les Potts takes a shot at goal but Colin Mcallister reads it well. Good save!
71.43
Duncan Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Les Potts. Les Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Young.
77.29
Alex Henderson knocks the ball forward to Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Richard James collects the pass. Richard James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brenny Broers.
83.49
Billy Gemmill comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Telfer. Billy Gemmill is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Telfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.35
Cleto Maltagliati comes in with a late challenge on Callum Morrison. The referee calls over Cleto Maltagliati and shows him a yellow card! Callum Morrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.15
Kevin Telfer threads a neat ball through to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hamilton Academical

Raith Rovers
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
34.2%
47.4%
18.4%

Scorers
Paul Hopkin 9, 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Hopkin of Raith Rovers

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

1.John Gemmell (GK)
6
2.Gary Eustace (DEF)
6
3.Alec Mccall (DEF)
6
4.Brenny Broers (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Telfer (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Mccall (MID)
7
7.Neil Thomson (MID)
6
8.Andy Collins (MID)
6
9.Cleto Maltagliati (MID)yellow card
6
10.Paul Hopkin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Les Potts (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Campbell (GK)
0
13.Don Naysmith (ATT)
0
14.Alec Ferguson (DEF)
0