Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 46 | | Alex Mcinnes | A. Mcinnes | ||||||||
| Gary McNeill | G. McNeill | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Callum Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| Stuart Niven | S. Niven | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 40 | | Stephen Gemmell | S. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Garry Burley | G. Burley | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 34 | | Gary Mccall | G. Mccall | |||||||||
| Gary McNeill | G. McNeill | | 52 | M | | 5 | | D | 27 | | Richard Meiklejohn | R. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Paul Collins | P. Collins | | 49 | M | | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Neil Booth | N. Booth | ||||||||
| Garry McCoist | G. McCoist | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Scott Gemmell | S. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Gary Gallacher | G. Gallacher | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Alec Strachan | A. Strachan | |||||||||
| Alex Gough | A. Gough | | 55 | A | | 9 | | M | 47 | | David Gallacher | D. Gallacher | |||||||||
| John Strachan | J. Strachan | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 |  | Mustapha Vanvynckt | M. Vanvynckt | |||||||||
| Billy McNeill | B. McNeill | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Matt Young | M. Young | |||||||||
| Alex Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | | 48 | D | | 12 | | M | 47 | | Colin Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Duncan Gemmill | D. Gemmill | | 46 | D | | 13 | | G | 44 | | Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | |||||||||
| Dominic Matteo | D. Matteo | | 42 | D | | 14 | | G | 42 | | Gary Gemmell | G. Gemmell | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 2,445 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcinnes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Hibernian get the match underway!
2.49
0-0Garry McCoist threads a neat ball through to Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
3.56
Garry McCoist threads the ball through to Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards John Strachan. With a superhuman jump, John Strachan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alex Mcinnes easily picks it out of the air!
6.04
0-0Scott Gemmell barges into Garry McCoist. Scott Gemmell is shown the yellow card! Garry McCoist runs off the knock.
8.55
0-1Alec Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Young. Matt Young is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dumbarton!
12.22
0-1Garry McCoist knocks the ball forward to Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill whips in a cross ball towards John Strachan. John Strachan flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.11
0-1Alec Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
21.18
Paul Collins knocks the ball forward to Alex Gough. Alex Gough shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.55
Garry Burley plays the ball forward to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist sees space and advances. Garry McCoist makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of John Strachan. Some silky footwork from John Strachan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Alex Mcinnes is on top of his game. Great keeping!
27.24
Gary McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Alex Gough controls it well on his chest. Alex Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.26
Garry McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Billy McNeill collects the pass. Billy McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hibernian!
33.37
Garry McCoist makes an attacking run forward. Garry McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.45
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.40
Gary McNeill takes it forward alone. Gary McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards John Strachan. John Strachan powers a header at goal. John Strachan scores for Hibernian!!
44.03
Paul Collins knocks the ball forward to Alex Gough. Alex Gough plays a scrappy one-two with Billy McNeill and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alex Gough muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Gary McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist makes a simple pass to Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dumbarton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
47.32
Garry McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Gough. Alex Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alex Mcinnes gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
51.01
Garry Burley threads the ball through to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. John Strachan collects the pass. John Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
53.00
Gary Mccall flicks a high pass forward to Alec Strachan who brings the ball under control. Alec Strachan advances with the ball. Alec Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Caldwell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.08
Scott Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Matt Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.56
Gary Gallacher knocks the ball forward to John Strachan. John Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Alex Gough. Alex Gough knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alex Mcinnes with no chance!! Goal for Hibernian!
72.59
3-2Paul Collins comes in with a late challenge on Alec Strachan. The referee brings Paul Collins to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Strachan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Gemmell picks a pass forward to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
79.45
Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Garry McCoist collects the pass. Garry McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Alex Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.4%
30.6%
Play Area
17.7%
50%
32.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Strachan of Hibernian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Caldwell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Garry Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Paul Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Garry McCoist (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gary Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alex Gough (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | John Strachan (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Billy McNeill (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alex Meiklejohn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Gemmill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alex Mcinnes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Gemmell (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Alec Strachan (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | David Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mustapha Vanvynckt (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Matt Young (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Colin Mason (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Matteo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |