Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec GreigA. Greig43
G
captain1
G
59Colin McallisterC. Mcallister
Alex HendryA. Hendry49
D
2
D
59Dominic NivenD. Niven
Craig McallisterC. Mcallister45
D
3captain
D
56Alex HendersonA. Henderson
Stuart MccallS. Mccall42
D
4
D
54Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay
Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay39
D
5
D
43Billy LawB. Law
John SounessJ. Souness56
M
6
M
48Don HansenD. Hansen
Colin GallacherC. Gallacher54
M
7
M
45Callum CaldwellC. Caldwell
David GemmellD. Gemmell51
M
8
M
43Dominic McGroryD. McGrory
Gary YoungG. Young47
A
9
M
42Andy StrachanA. Strachan
Dominic HendersonD. Henderson45
A
10
A
52Billy GemmillB. Gemmill
Gavin RitchieG. Ritchie38
A
11
A
51Kevin CollinsK. Collins
 
Duncan SullivanD. Sullivan44
M
12
G
50Garry YoungG. Young
Don GlassD. Glass39
M
13
G
43Callum MorrisonC. Morrison
Richard MasonR. Mason38
G
14
A
37Richard JamesR. James

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 2,545 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Elliott.


0.00
Elgin City start the match!
8.07
Without breaking stride, Callum Caldwell plays the ball forward to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
12.23
David Gemmell passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.48
Don Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.01
Craig Mcallister threads a neat ball through to John Souness. John Souness makes an attacking run forward. John Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.39
Callum Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Colin Gallacher. Callum Caldwell is given a warning by the referee! Colin Gallacher runs off the knock.
32.22
Colin Gallacher hits a low pass to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Henderson.
40.19
Don Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.07
Craig Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Gallacher. Colin Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City have changed their lineup with Duncan Sullivan replacing Alex Hendry. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical kick off!
49.07
Alex Henderson threads the ball through to Callum Caldwell. Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Billy Gemmill collects the pass. Billy Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
51.20
Colin Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson shoots from long range but it is miles over!
55.21
David Gemmell clumsily knocks into Don Hansen. The referee warns David Gemmell to calm down! Don Hansen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.56
John Souness barges into Dominic McGrory. The referee brings John Souness to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic McGrory runs off the knock.
60.17
Elgin City have made a substitution with Richard Mason replacing Dominic Henderson .Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Garry Young replacing Dominic Niven, Callum Morrison replacing Don Hansen and Richard James replacing Kevin Collins .
61.18
Kevin Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Callum Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Callum Caldwell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Callum Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Gemmill but the linesman indicates offside!
63.03
With some swift thinking, Colin Gallacher plays the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.37
Craig Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. John Souness holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Souness flicks a high pass forward. Gary Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Young shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.13
Stuart Mccall knocks the ball forward to David Gemmell. David Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Mason. Richard Mason finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
69.17
John Souness makes a beautiful solo run. John Souness tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
72.06
Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Richard James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.38
Colin Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Richard Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Mason shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
75.24
Callum Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.26
Elgin City have made a substitution with Don Glass replacing David Gemmell .
78.31
Stuart Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Don Glass controls it well on his chest. Don Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
79.40
Dominic McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
84.53
Stuart Mccall makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Mccall sees Gary Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Young shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.27
Callum Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Alec Greig had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

Hamilton Academical
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
8
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
25%
53.8%
21.2%

Scorers
Gary Young 85
Billy Gemmill 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Mccall of Elgin City

Match Ratings
1.Alec Greig (GK)
6
2.Alex Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Craig Mcallister (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Mccall (DEF)
9
5.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6.John Souness (MID)
7
7.Colin Gallacher (MID)
7
8.David Gemmell (MID)
6
9.Gary Young (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Dominic Henderson (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Ritchie (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Sullivan (MID)
6
13.Don Glass (MID)
6
14.Richard Mason (GK)
6

1.Colin Mcallister (GK)
6
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)
7
8.Dominic McGrory (MID)
6
9.Andy Strachan (MID)
6
10.Billy Gemmill (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Kevin Collins (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry Young (GK)
6
13.Callum Morrison (GK)
6
14.Richard James (ATT)
7