Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Ayr United | Ayr United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dominic Rae | D. Rae |  | 71 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 63 |  | Matthias Knapp | M. Knapp | ||||||||
| Kevin Matteo | K. Matteo | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | David Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Laurent Fahmi | L. Fahmi |  | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 |  | Eddie Grondin | E. Grondin | |||||||||
| Craig Mason | C. Mason | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Alex Gough | A. Gough | |||||||||
| Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | | 56 | D | | 5 | | M | 69 | | Neil Sullivan | N. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Craig Elliott | C. Elliott | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Gary McCoist | G. McCoist | |||||||||
| Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | | 53 | M | | 7 | | | M | 56 | | Craig Benjamin | C. Benjamin | ||||||||
| Arnauld Giangaspare | A. Giangaspare |  | 65 | A | | 8 | | M | 52 | | John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Stuart Morton | S. Morton | | 62 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Billy Glass | B. Glass | |||||||||
| Zerbini Capecchi | Z. Capecchi | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Richard Elliott | R. Elliott | |||||||||
| Neil McNeill | N. McNeill | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | John Brady | J. Brady | |||||||||
| Ricardo Reis | R. Reis |  | 51 | A | | 12 | | A | 58 | | Gavin Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Alex Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 50 | D | | 13 | | A | 56 | | Scott Campbell | S. Campbell | |||||||||
| Don Bremner | D. Bremner | | 50 | D | | 14 | | G | 55 | | Vitor Barbosa | V. Barbosa | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 8,953 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Liddell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Liddell.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hibernian kicking off!
2.47
0-0Kevin Gallacher catches Craig Benjamin on the ankles. The referee warns Kevin Gallacher to calm down! Craig Benjamin stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.51
0-0Gary McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Glass. Billy Glass whips in a cross ball towards Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.38
0-1Gary McCoist plays the ball forward to John Brady. John Brady whips in a cross ball towards Billy Glass. Billy Glass connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.46
Kevin Gallacher makes a probing pass to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi advances inside the box! Zerbini Capecchi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.04
0-1Craig Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Giangaspare. Arnauld Giangaspare finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Matthias Knapp!
28.59
Craig Benjamin threads the ball through to Billy Glass. Billy Glass lofts in a cross ball towards John Brady. John Brady rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Superb reactions from Dominic Rae. What a save!
33.20
Arnauld Giangaspare clumsily knocks into David Naysmith. The referee brings Arnauld Giangaspare to one side and gives him a warning! David Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.20
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.20
Kevin Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Elliott. Craig Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Giangaspare. Arnauld Giangaspare controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Matthias Knapp.
35.55
0-1Craig Elliott takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Neil McNeill provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
42.42
Kevin Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
0-1Gary McCoist makes a simple pass to Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Matteo.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian have changed their lineup with Ricardo Reis replacing Craig Mason. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United get the second half underway!
48.33
With some swift thinking, Kevin Gallacher plays the ball forward to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton plays a one-two with Neil McNeill and advances towards the goal... Stuart Morton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Matthias Knapp manages to keep it out.
51.38
Neil Sullivan passes the ball forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass lofts in a cross ball towards John Brady. John Brady outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
53.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary McCoist laces a through ball forward to John Brady. John Brady skips past Scott McNeill! John Brady cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
55.33
0-1Kevin Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill passes the ball forward but Stuart Morton is offside!
59.14
Craig Benjamin passes the ball forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.17
Craig Benjamin threads a neat ball through to John Brady. John Brady finds some space and shoots from distance but Dominic Rae is on top of it.
61.57
Gary McCoist flicks a high ball forward to John Brady who takes it down. John Brady shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
66.41
Gary McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
67.50
Alex Gough sees a break and surges forward. Alex Gough threads a neat ball through to Billy Glass. Billy Glass shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Dominic Rae comfortably smothers it!
69.08
Kevin Gallacher barges into Gary McCoist. The referee calls over Kevin Gallacher again and warns him to calm down! Gary McCoist runs off the knock.
72.15
Gary McCoist threads a neat ball through to Billy Glass. Billy Glass shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.58
Alex Gough flicks a high ball forward to Craig Benjamin who takes it down. Craig Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Richard Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Elliott shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.46
0-1Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Don Bremner replacing Stuart Morton and Alex Ritchie replacing Arnauld Giangaspare .
83.51
0-1Ricardo Reis receives the ball from a throw-in from Scott McNeill. Ricardo Reis pushes up the pitch. Ricardo Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill plays a one-two with Don Bremner and rushes in on goal... Eddie Grondin barges into Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill appeals for a penalty! Given!!
83.51
0-1The referee points to the spot..
85.38
Neil McNeill calmly steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
87.47
Craig Benjamin flicks a high ball forward to John Brady who takes it down. John Brady shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Alex Gough threads the ball through to Craig Benjamin. Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Benjamin picks a pass forward to Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.7%
61.3%
Play Area
34.7%
45.3%
20%
Scorers
| Neil McNeill 85 (p) | Billy Glass 12 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Glass of Ayr United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominic Rae (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kevin Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Laurent Fahmi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arnauld Giangaspare (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stuart Morton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Zerbini Capecchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil McNeill (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Ricardo Reis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Don Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Matthias Knapp (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Gough (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Neil Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary McCoist (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Benjamin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | John Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Glass (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Richard Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Brady (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Gavin Mason (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vitor Barbosa (GK) | 0 | |