Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dominic Rae | D. Rae |  | 71 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 70 | | David Hopkin | D. Hopkin | ||||||||
| Kevin Matteo | K. Matteo | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Garry Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Craig Mason | C. Mason | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Alec Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Garry Strachan | G. Strachan | |||||||||
| Alex Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Dominic Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Linus Jahn | L. Jahn |  | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 |  | Joao Alves | J. Alves | |||||||||
| John Burley | J. Burley | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 |  | Nicolas Calvo | N. Calvo | |||||||||
| Zerbini Capecchi | Z. Capecchi |  | 61 | A | | 8 | | A | 74 |  | Ugo Cutler | U. Cutler | |||||||||
| Leonardo Hierro | L. Hierro | | 59 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Scott Campbell | S. Campbell | |||||||||
| Neil McNeill | N. McNeill | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Alec Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Ricardo Reis | R. Reis | | 51 | A | | 11 | | | A | 52 | | Richard Bremner | R. Bremner | ||||||||
| Craig Elliott | C. Elliott | | 61 | M | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Alex Morton | A. Morton | |||||||||
| Duncan Burley | D. Burley | | 61 | G | | 13 | | M | 60 | | Paul Naysmith | P. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | | 53 | M | | 14 | | M | 58 | | Andy Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Green Towers Spa |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 17,694 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rory Demel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rory Demel.
0.00
0-0Forfar Athletic get the match underway!
2.18
0-1Dominic Naysmith powers a long ball forward. Ugo Cutler runs straight at the defence! Ugo Cutler takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.20
0-1Craig Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, John Burley. John Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
12.35
Nicolas Calvo passes the ball forward to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Cutler. Ugo Cutler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
15.29
0-1John Burley takes the throw-in. Linus Jahn plays the ball forward to Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Reis controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ricardo Reis strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
16.29
Garry Strachan darts forward. Garry Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Scott Campbell controls it well on his chest. Scott Campbell threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alec Collins. Alec Collins side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
20.56
Linus Jahn makes a probing pass to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Neil McNeill through on goal. Neil McNeill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.43
1-1Joao Alves clumsily knocks into Linus Jahn. Joao Alves is given a warning by the referee! Linus Jahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.19
1-1Alec Elliott makes a simple pass to Nicolas Calvo. Nicolas Calvo advances with the ball. Nicolas Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Collins but he's offside!
30.28
Garry Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Calvo. Nicolas Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
33.14
1-1Alec Elliott catches Ricardo Reis on the ankles. The referee calls over Alec Elliott and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Reis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.14
1-1Free kick to Hibernian just outside the area...
34.18
Ricardo Reis takes a slow run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
38.05
1-1Garry Strachan knocks the ball forward to Joao Alves. Joao Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Collins. Alec Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.08
Craig Mason sees John Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Burley brings the ball forward. John Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Reis but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian have changed their lineup with Craig Elliott replacing Scott McNeill. Forfar Athletic appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hibernian kick off and get the second half underway!
48.53
Alec Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Calvo controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Alec Collins collects the pass. Alec Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Cutler. Ugo Cutler whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
49.39
Joao Alves threads a neat ball through to Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Alec Collins. Alec Collins heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
51.32
Garry Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Calvo. Nicolas Calvo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Cutler. Ugo Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.35
Nicolas Calvo surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Calvo knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Bremner. Some silky footwork from Richard Bremner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.45
Garry Strachan sees Joao Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Collins. Alec Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.19
With vision, Nicolas Calvo plays the ball forward to Alec Collins. Alec Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Ritchie.
59.26
Craig Mason passes the ball forward to Linus Jahn. Seeing a gap ahead, Linus Jahn laces a weighted ball forward to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from David Hopkin. What a great pair of hands!
61.08
John Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill advances inside the box! Neil McNeill side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hibernian are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
69.56
Garry Greig takes it forward alone. Garry Greig knocks the ball forward to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner advances inside the box! Richard Bremner shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.03
Alex Ritchie makes a probing pass to John Burley. John Burley advances with the ball. John Burley plays a one-two with Zerbini Capecchi and rushes in on goal... John Burley takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! David Hopkin had no chance!! Goal for Hibernian!
77.52
2-1Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gallacher replacing Leonardo Hierro and Duncan Burley replacing Zerbini Capecchi .
78.55
John Burley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Burley cuts inside the box! John Burley tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.06
Nicolas Calvo passes the ball forward to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner makes a great pass forward. Ugo Cutler runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
84.42
3-1Garry Greig comes in with a late challenge on Neil McNeill. The referee calls over Garry Greig and shows him a yellow card! Neil McNeill runs off the knock.
90.00
3-1Nicolas Calvo brings the ball forward. Nicolas Calvo plays a one-two with Ugo Cutler and advances towards the goal... Craig Elliott barges into Nicolas Calvo. Nicolas Calvo appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
30.9%
41.5%
27.7%
Scorers
| Neil McNeill 21 John Burley 71, 79 | Ugo Cutler 2 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Burley of Hibernian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominic Rae (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Linus Jahn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John Burley (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Zerbini Capecchi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Leonardo Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil McNeill (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Ricardo Reis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Duncan Burley (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kevin Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Greig (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Alec Elliott (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Garry Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joao Alves (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Calvo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ugo Cutler (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Scott Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alex Morton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Naysmith (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Booth (MID) | 0 | |