Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers, 2023-24 Scottish League Cup, Group Stage

· Cove Rangers advance 4-2 on penalties
Hamilton Academical
  • 13': Kevin O'Hara
  • 90'+6': Reghan Tumilty
FT - Penalties
2 - 2
Cove Rangers advance 4-2 on penalties
Cove Rangers
  • 44': Mark Gallagher
  • 60': Rumarn Burrell

About

Hamilton Academical are hosting Cove Rangers at New Douglas Park, Hamilton, Scotland, starting on . The match is a part of the Scottish League Cup.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 7': Foul by Connor Scully (Cove Rangers).
  • 7': Kevin O'Hara (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 8': Attempt missed. Kyle MacDonald (Hamilton Academical) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.
  • 9': Dajon Golding (Cove Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 9': Foul by Ryan Oné (Hamilton Academical).
  • 11': Attempt missed. Ryan Oné (Hamilton Academical) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
  • 13': Goal! Hamilton Academical 1, Cove Rangers 0. Kevin O'Hara (Hamilton Academical) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner.
  • 14': Corner, Cove Rangers. Conceded by Stephen Hendrie.
  • 16': Foul by Stephen Hendrie (Hamilton Academical).
  • 16': Rumarn Burrell (Cove Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 19': Attempt missed. Ryan Oné (Hamilton Academical) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
  • 24': Foul by Lee Kilday (Hamilton Academical).
  • 24': Kyle Connell (Cove Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 25': Andy Winter (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 25': Foul by Mouhamed Niang (Cove Rangers).
  • 26': Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by Nick Suman.
  • 26': Foul by Andy Winter (Hamilton Academical).
  • 26': Rumarn Burrell (Cove Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 27': Andy Winter (Hamilton Academical) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 28': Delay in match because of an injury Mouhamed Niang (Cove Rangers).
  • 29': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 35': Attempt blocked. Andy Winter (Hamilton Academical) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 37': Foul by Andy Winter (Hamilton Academical).
  • 37': Paul McGowan (Cove Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 41': Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by William Gillingham.
  • 42': Corner, Cove Rangers. Conceded by Lee Kilday.
  • 44': Goal! Hamilton Academical 1, Cove Rangers 1. Mark Gallagher (Cove Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner.
  • 45'+3': First Half ends, Hamilton Academical 1, Cove Rangers 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Hamilton Academical 1, Cove Rangers 1.
  • 46': Dylan Tait (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 46': Foul by Josh Kerr (Cove Rangers).
  • 48': Dylan Tait (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 48': Foul by Mark Gallagher (Cove Rangers).
  • 53': Foul by Ryan Oné (Hamilton Academical).
  • 53': Jacob Jones (Cove Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 54': Attempt blocked. Dajon Golding (Cove Rangers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
  • 55': Corner, Cove Rangers. Conceded by Jackson Longridge.
  • 56': Attempt blocked. Kyle Connell (Cove Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 60': Goal! Hamilton Academical 1, Cove Rangers 2. Rumarn Burrell (Cove Rangers) header from a difficult angle and long range on the left to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Paul McGowan.
  • 60': Substitution, Cove Rangers. Tyler Mykyta replaces Kyle Connell.
  • 63': Substitution, Hamilton Academical. Connor Murray replaces Dylan Tait.
  • 63': Connor Murray (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 63': Foul by Mouhamed Niang (Cove Rangers).
  • 64': Substitution, Hamilton Academical. Joseph McGlynn replaces Andy Winter.
  • 65': Foul by Stephen Hendrie (Hamilton Academical).
  • 65': Tyler Mykyta (Cove Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 65': Stephen Hendrie (Hamilton Academical) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 68': Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by Mouhamed Niang.
  • 69': Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by William Gillingham.
  • 70': Foul by Tyler Mykyta (Cove Rangers).
  • 70': Lee Kilday (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 70': Foul by Joseph McGlynn (Hamilton Academical).
  • 70': Josh Kerr (Cove Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 74': Attempt saved. Dajon Golding (Cove Rangers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
  • 76': Substitution, Hamilton Academical. Dario Zanatta replaces Jamie Barjonas.
  • 76': Substitution, Hamilton Academical. Lewis Smith replaces Ryan Oné.
  • 76': Substitution, Hamilton Academical. Chris McGinn replaces Stephen Hendrie.
  • 76': Foul by Mark Gallagher (Cove Rangers).
  • 76': Kyle MacDonald (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 77': Chris McGinn (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 77': Foul by Josh Kerr (Cove Rangers).
  • 78': Foul by Mark Gallagher (Cove Rangers).
  • 78': Lewis Smith (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 78': Foul by Jackson Longridge (Hamilton Academical).
  • 78': Rumarn Burrell (Cove Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 80': Attempt missed. Rumarn Burrell (Cove Rangers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.
  • 80': Substitution, Cove Rangers. Arron Darge replaces Mark Gallagher.
  • 86': Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by Josh Kerr.
  • 87': Attempt missed. Kyle MacDonald (Hamilton Academical) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high.
  • 87': Foul by Kyle MacDonald (Hamilton Academical).
  • 87': Paul McGowan (Cove Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 87': Kyle MacDonald (Hamilton Academical) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90': Substitution, Cove Rangers. Mark Reynolds replaces Paul McGowan because of an injury.
  • 90'+2': Foul by Chris McGinn (Hamilton Academical).
  • 90'+2': Tyler Mykyta (Cove Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+4': Corner, Cove Rangers. Conceded by Jackson Longridge.
  • 90'+4': Dajon Golding (Cove Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 90'+4': Foul by Dario Zanatta (Hamilton Academical).
  • 90'+6': Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by Arron Darge.
  • 90'+6': Goal! Hamilton Academical 2, Cove Rangers 2. Reghan Tumilty (Hamilton Academical) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left to the high centre of the goal following a corner.
  • 90'+7': Second Half ends, Hamilton Academical 2, Cove Rangers 2.
  • 90': Penalty Shootout begins Hamilton Academical 2, Cove Rangers 2.
  • 92': Goal! Hamilton Academical 2, Cove Rangers 2(1). Josh Kerr (Cove Rangers) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 92': Goal! Hamilton Academical 2(1), Cove Rangers 2(1). Kevin O'Hara (Hamilton Academical) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 93': Goal! Hamilton Academical 2(1), Cove Rangers 2(2). Rumarn Burrell (Cove Rangers) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
  • 93': Goal! Hamilton Academical 2(2), Cove Rangers 2(2). Connor Murray (Hamilton Academical) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
  • 94': Goal! Hamilton Academical 2(2), Cove Rangers 2(3). Dajon Golding (Cove Rangers) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 94': Penalty saved. Dario Zanatta (Hamilton Academical) right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner.
  • 94': Goal! Hamilton Academical 2(2), Cove Rangers 2(4). Tyler Mykyta (Cove Rangers) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.
  • 95': Penalty missed! Still Hamilton Academical 2(2), Cove Rangers 2(4). Joseph McGlynn (Hamilton Academical) hits the left post with a right footed shot.
  • 96': Penalty Shootout ends, Hamilton Academical 2(2), Cove Rangers 2(4).
  • 0': Match ends, Hamilton Academical 2(2), Cove Rangers 2(4).

Game Information

Competition: Scottish League Cup

Venue: New Douglas Park
Location: Hamilton, Scotland
Attendance: 659

Scottish League Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Alloa Athletic 4 +4 12
2 Airdrieonians 4 +4 9
3 Dundee 4 +5 6
4 Montrose 4 -4 3
Full Table

Line-Ups

HAM Hamilton Academical (4-3-3)

No. Name
31 Jamie Smith (GK)
4 Lee Kilday
3 Jackson Longridge
33 Stephen Hendrie Yellow Card
22 Reghan Tumilty
17 Ryan One
6 Jamie Barjonas
16 Kyle MacDonald Yellow Card
9 Kevin O'Hara
19 Andy Winter Yellow Card
21 Dylan Tait
Hamilton Academical Substitutes:
Chris Mcginn, Cian Newbury, Joseph Mcglynn, Fergus Owens, Dario Zanatta, Connor Murray, Josh Lane, Lewis Smith, Liam Morgan.

COVE Cove Rangers (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Nick Suman (GK)
17 Joshua Kerr
6 William Gillingham
2 Jacob Jones
5 Mouhamed Niang
10 Rumarn Burrell
4 Conor Scully
22 Mark Gallagher
11 Kyle Connell
7 Paul Mcgowan
19 Dajon Golding
Cove Rangers Substitutes:
Jason Naismith, Arron Darge, Iain Vigurs, Mark Reynolds, Balint Demus, Tyler Mykyta, Milosz Ochmanski, Miles Gaffney.

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