Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 2,891 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hamilton Academical and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
8.31
0-0Alec Niven surges forward with the ball. Alec Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.48
0-0Duncan Mcinnes catches Kevin Mckinlay on the ankles. The referee warns Duncan Mcinnes to calm down! Kevin Mckinlay runs off the knock.
14.52
Alec Niven makes an attacking run forward. Alec Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.28
0-0Dominic McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
21.50
0-0Billy Law advances with the ball. Billy Law hits a low pass to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Gemmill but he's offside!
26.34
0-0Neil Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Bremner who gracefully takes it down. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Dominic Niven comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
30.23
Without breaking stride, Dominic McGrory plays the ball forward to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
33.46
Billy Law passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Billy Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Billy Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
34.17
Callum Caldwell hits a low pass to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Don Hansen plays the ball forward to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
40.23
Neil Mckinlay makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
42.25
0-0Neil Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.01
0-0Alec Niven hacks Dominic McGrory from behind! The referee calls over Alec Niven and shows him a yellow card! Dominic McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Airdrieonians kick off the second half!
47.15
Neil Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.46
Stephen Hansen makes a simple pass to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Kevin Mckinlay clumsily knocks into Duncan Mcinnes. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
53.27
Duncan McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Bremner who takes it down. Kevin Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Mckinlay.
55.03
Duncan McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
60.02
0-0Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Garry Young replacing Dominic Niven, Callum Morrison replacing Don Hansen and Richard James replacing Kevin Collins .
65.16
Neil Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.04
Neil Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner collects the pass. Kevin Bremner plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Mcinnes and advances towards the goal... Kevin Bremner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.32
Neil Ferguson catches Dominic McGrory on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.05
Callum Caldwell makes a simple pass to Richard James. Richard James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.49
Alec Niven sees space and advances. Alec Niven deftly passes the ball to Kevin Bremner, releasing him through on goal. Kevin Bremner comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
87.33
Dominic McGrory plays the ball forward to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.31
Dominic McGrory passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Richard James. Richard James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
26.9%
48.7%
24.4%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Niven of Airdrieonians |
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) | 8 | |
| 6. | Don Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum Caldwell (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Dominic McGrory (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Andy Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Gemmill (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kevin Collins (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Garry Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Callum Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Neil Cleland (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Brutil Van Der Meyde (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Hansen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dominic Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan McCoist (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alec Niven (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Neil Ferguson (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Neil Mckinlay (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Duncan Mcinnes (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Billy Sullivan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Inglis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart McNeill (DEF) | 0 | |