Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 9,087 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Burley.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
8.48
Laurent Fahmi flicks a high pass forward to Craig Elliott who brings the ball under control. Craig Elliott threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Giangaspare. Arnauld Giangaspare shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
12.07
Billy Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Burley. Neil Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott McNeill.
15.10
David Greig comes in with a late challenge on Craig Elliott. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.04
Craig Mason flicks a high pass forward to John Burley who brings the ball under control. John Burley sees Zerbini Capecchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Zerbini Capecchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Morton but he's offside!
22.41
Dominic Matteo darts forward. Dominic Matteo makes a simple pass to John Mccall. John Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Dominic Rae!
24.37
Billy Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, John Mccall. John Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort. Dominic Rae effortlessly gets down and covers it.
27.39
Laurent Fahmi kicks a strong pass forward to John Burley. John Burley makes a simple pass to Arnauld Giangaspare. Arnauld Giangaspare threads the ball through into the box. Zerbini Capecchi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.06
Craig Elliott hits a low pass to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
33.16
Craig Elliott sees Arnauld Giangaspare in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnauld Giangaspare knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.43
Craig Mason comes in with a late challenge on John Mccall. The referee calls over Craig Mason and warns him to calm down! John Mccall runs off the knock.
44.05
Craig Elliott plays the ball forward to Arnauld Giangaspare. Arnauld Giangaspare tries a spectacular long range effort. Andy McNeill gets down and covers it.
45.00
Craig Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Zerbini Capecchi controls it well on his chest. Zerbini Capecchi whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Andy McNeill effortlessly picks it out of the air!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian have changed their lineup with Kevin Gallacher replacing Craig Mason. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian get the second half underway!
55.28
Daniel Simonsen threads a neat ball through to John Mccall. John Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
57.29
David Greig plays the ball forward to Daniel Simonsen. Daniel Simonsen sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Simonsen shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Dominic Rae manages to gather it.
59.53
Craig Elliott barges into Steffen Thielemann. The referee calls over Craig Elliott and warns him to calm down! Steffen Thielemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.17
Billy Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Neil Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Burley shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Dominic Rae.
61.14
Corner kick to Hamilton Academical. Billy Cleland plays it short to John Mccall. John Mccall knocks the ball into the box. Some good footwork from Neil Burley provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.33
Kevin Matteo makes a probing pass to Craig Elliott. Craig Elliott makes a simple pass to Arnauld Giangaspare. Arnauld Giangaspare knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.19
Craig Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Zerbini Capecchi collects the pass. Zerbini Capecchi shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
71.22
Steffen Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
77.52
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Alex Ritchie replacing Stuart Morton and Ricardo Reis replacing Arnauld Giangaspare .Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Duncan McGrory replacing David Greig, Callum Morton replacing Billy Cleland and Duncan Caldwell replacing John Mccall .
78.53
John Burley hits a low pass to Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie skips past Duncan McGrory! Alex Ritchie rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
79.06
Craig Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Reis. Ricardo Reis tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Andy McNeill. Excellent save.
81.27
John Burley sees Zerbini Capecchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Zerbini Capecchi makes a simple pass, allowing Neil McNeill to run into the box. Duncan McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
84.14
Craig Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Alex Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Ritchie sees Zerbini Capecchi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Zerbini Capecchi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.26
Daniel Simonsen surges forward with the ball. Daniel Simonsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Laurent Fahmi.
87.34
Daniel Simonsen makes a probing pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Craig Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Thielemann. The referee warns Craig Elliott again to calm down! Steffen Thielemann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Elliott of Hibernian

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Rae (GK)
8
2.Kevin Matteo (DEF)
6
3.Laurent Fahmi (DEF)
7
4.Craig Mason (DEF)
6
5.Scott McNeill (DEF)
6
6.John Burley (MID)
7
7.Craig Elliott (MID)
9
8.Arnauld Giangaspare (ATT)
7
9.Stuart Morton (ATT)
6
10.Zerbini Capecchi (ATT)
7
11.Neil McNeill (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Gallacher (MID)
6
13.Ricardo Reis (ATT)
6
14.Alex Ritchie (DEF)
7

1.Andy McNeill (GK)
8
2.Lars Frieser (DEF)
6
3.Stefan Bierhoff (DEF)
6
4.David Greig (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Dominic Matteo (DEF)
7
6.Billy Cleland (MID)
7
7.Steffen Thielemann (MID)
7
8.Daniel Simonsen (MID)
8
9.Neil Burley (ATT)
6
10.John Mccall (ATT)
7
11.Garry Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan McGrory (GK)
6
13.Callum Morton (GK)
6
14.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6