Paixao makes Marco at last

Published on Monday 2 November 2009 08:56

MARCO PAIXAO notched his second goal of the season for Hamilton and then claimed he was finally getting to grips with Scottish football.

The Portuguese striker netted the opener for Accies after just three minutes of their Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at St Mirren, before Martin Canning sealed the 2-0 win.

It was a far cry from last week when Paixao was substituted after just 39 minutes as Hamilton slumped to defeat against Celtic.

But – after a morale-boosting chat with twin brother Flavio, who also plays for Accies – he was philosophical about his brief encounter with the SPL leaders.

"Football is like that," he said. "Sometimes you are in good shape and sometimes not so good shape. But you always have to prove that you are a good player.

"It was the first time I had played against Celtic and the first half was very hard, but I talked to my brother and I become a strong player and a strong person again."

The victory allowed Hamilton to move four points clear of bottom side Falkirk.