A 91st minute header by Captain Thomas O’Brien gave Arbroath a deserved point on Saturday afternoon at New Douglas Park.
Hamilton had taken the lead in the 16th minute from the penalty spot as Andy Ryan converted after he himself was adjudged to have been fouled by Colin Hamilton, but given by the reaction of the entire Arbroath team it seemed like it was a controversial decision.
Arbroath dominated the match, especially the second half where they lay siege to the Hamilton goal but it just wasn’t to be their afternoon.
A series of first half chances weren’t converted with Anton Dowds and Luke Donnelly both coming close with headers before Anton Dowds pulled a shot wide.
A crazy 20 seconds in the first half seen an Anton Dowds shot cleared off the line before Hamilton broke and Derek Gaston made a brilliant save to deny David Moyo.
Half Time Stats
Possession – Hamilton Accies 43% – 57% Arbroath
Shots – Hamilton Accies 3 – 9 Arbroath
Shots on Target – Hamilton Accies 2 – 2 Arbroath
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hots Off Target – Hamilton Accies 1 – 6 Arbroath
Blocked – Hamilton Accies 0 – 1 Arbroath
Corners – Hamilton Accies 0 – 7 Arbroath
Fouls – Hamilton Accies 5 – 7 Arbroath
Into the second half and with the wind at their backs it was wave after attack from the Lichties but they just couldn’t get the needed goal.
Hamilton were looking to hold on to their lead and the referee certainly could have played an extra 10-15 minutes of added on time given how many times play was interrupted or delayed by the home side.
In the end the Lichties got the goal they richly deserved with Thomas O’Brien thumping in a header from a James Craigen cross in the 91st minute.
With time still on the clock Arbroath sought the winner but as close as they came it just wasn’t their day.
Full Time Stats
Possession – Hamilton Accies 47% – 53% Arbroath
Shots – Hamilton Accies 5 – 15 Arbroath
Shots on Target – Hamilton Accies 4 – 5 Arbroath
Shots Off Target – Hamilton Accies 1 – 7 Arbroath
Blocked – Hamilton Accies 0 – 3 Arbroath
Corners – Hamilton Accies 1 – 14 Arbroath
Fouls – Hamilton Accies 9 – 12 Arbroath
Another excellent comeback and the fighting team spirit was there for all to see yet again.
1 defeat in 12 games and we go again next Saturday.
Dick Campbell Post Match Interview
Arbroath Manager Dick Campbell spoke to the media after Saturday’s draw at New Douglas Park as his side battled back to earn a deserved point in a game that they dominated.
Dick reflects on the game and his chat with Accies Manager Stuart Taylor on the sidelines.
Thomas O’Brien Post Match Interview
Arbroath Captain Thomas O’Brien spoke to the media after Saturday’s draw away to Hamilton Accies as his 91st minute header deservedly secured a point for Arbroath in a match which they dominated.
Hamilton Accies
23 – Joe Hilton
6 – Jamie Hamilton (Stirling 85)
15 – Ronan Hughes
5 – Brian Easton (c)
7 – Kieran MacDonald (Munro 81)
18 – Reegan Mimnaugh
11 – Lewis Smith (Redfern 67)
16 – Josh Mullin
20 – David Moyo
9 – Andy Ryan
22 – Luke Matheson
Substitues
2 – Miko Virtanen
4 – Ben Stirling – 6; 85th
26 – Marley Redfern – 11; 67th
21 – Kyle Munro – 7; 81st
27 – Matthew Shiels
35 – Adam McGowan
41 – Ryan Scully (GK)
Goal – Ryan 16 pen
Yellow Cards – Ryan 48, Hamilton 60, Mullin 80
Arbroath
1 – Derek Gaston
18 – Chris Hamilton
3 – Colin Hamilton
4 – Ricky Little
5 – Thomas O’Brien (c)
16 – Harrison Clark (Craigen 65)
12 – Scott Stewart (Linn 61)
8 – Michael McKenna
19 – Anton Dowds
17 – Joel Nouble
15 – Luke Donnelly (Hilson 65)
Substitutes
7 – David Gold
9 – Dale Hilson – 15; 65th
10 – Gavin Swankie
11 – Bobby Linn – 12; 11th
22 – Liam Henderson
28 – James Craigen – 16; 65th
21 – Calum Antell (GK)
Goal – O’Brien 91
Yellow Card – Craigen 77
Attendance – 1107 (223 Arbroath fans)
Officials;
Referee; Scott Lambie
Assistant Referee 1: Drew Kirkland
Assistant Referee 2: Barry Reid
