Match Report


ArbroathArbroath     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
Matt GemmillM. Gemmill45
G
1
G
41Alex CaldwellA. Caldwell
Scott DalglishS. Dalglish54
D
2
D
48Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
Callum MasonC. Mason50
D
captain3captain
D
63Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Andy McallisterA. Mcallister46
D
4
D
60Stuart NivenS. Niven
Colin MortonC. Morton51
M
5
D
49Garry BurleyG. Burley
Richard GallacherR. Gallacher42
M
6
M
41Stuart McallisterS. Mcallister
Kaci MarsigliaK. Marsiglia42
M
7
M
52Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Paul HendryP. Hendry39
M
8
M
49Paul CollinsP. Collins
David LiddellD. Liddell35
M
9
A
44Billy McNeillB. McNeill
Matt McinnesM. Mcinnes48
A
10
A
51John StrachanJ. Strachan
Stephen TelferS. Telfer40
A
11
A
55Alex GoughA. Gough
 
Dominic YoungD. Young45
D
12
D
47Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill
Dominic MasonD. Mason44
D
13
M
47Garry McCoistG. McCoist
Craig HendryC. Hendry42
G
14
A
40Alex GlassA. Glass

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 2,578 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec McGrory.


0.00
Arbroath kick off!
3.20
Gary McNeill catches Paul Hendry on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.24
Matt Mcinnes catches Gary McNeill on the ankles. The referee warns Matt Mcinnes to calm down! Gary McNeill grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.11
Stuart Mcallister makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Alex Gough. Alex Gough jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alex Gough scores for Hibernian!!
10.11
Scott Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hendry who brings the ball under control. Paul Hendry threads a neat ball through to Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
20.49
Gary McNeill plays the ball forward to Paul Collins. Paul Collins flicks a high pass forward. Alex Gough collects the pass. Alex Gough makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Gemmill with no chance!! Goal for Hibernian!
30.03
Scott Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.39
Paul Collins passes the ball forward to Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
39.04
Gary McNeill darts forward. Gary McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
40.41
Andy Mcallister darts forward. Andy Mcallister makes an attacking run forward. Andy Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian kick off!
47.45
With vision, Garry Burley plays the ball forward to Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister threads the ball through to Alex Gough. Alex Gough whips in a cross ball towards Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
49.11
Gary McNeill takes it forward alone. Gary McNeill makes a simple pass to John Strachan. John Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.14
Stuart Niven flicks a high pass forward. Gary McNeill controls it well on his chest. Gary McNeill threads the ball through to Alex Gough. Alex Gough shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Matt Gemmill manages to gather it comfortably.
54.47
Garry Burley makes a simple pass to Paul Collins. Paul Collins plays the ball forward to John Strachan. John Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
59.58
Gary McNeill receives the ball from a throw-in from Alex Meiklejohn. Gary McNeill hits a low pass to Paul Collins. Paul Collins darts forward. Paul Collins whips in a cross ball towards Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill powers a header at goal. It's there!! Matt Gemmill has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.58
Arbroath have made a substitution with Dominic Mason replacing David Liddell .
69.01
Stuart Mcallister hacks Dominic Mason from behind! Stuart Mcallister is shown the yellow card! Dominic Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.55
Arbroath have made a substitution with Dominic Young replacing Callum Mason .Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Garry McCoist replacing Gary McNeill and Alex Glass replacing Alex Gough .
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Arbroath

Hibernian
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.7%
48%
25.3%

Scorers
Matt Mcinnes 40
Alex Gough 6
Billy McNeill 20, 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy McNeill of Hibernian

Match Ratings
1.Matt Gemmill (GK)
6
2.Scott Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Callum Mason (DEF)
6
4.Andy Mcallister (DEF)
7
5.Colin Morton (MID)
6
6.Richard Gallacher (MID)
6
7.Kaci Marsiglia (MID)
6
8.Paul Hendry (MID)
6
9.David Liddell (MID)
6
10.Matt Mcinnes (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Stephen Telfer (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Young (DEF)
6
13.Dominic Mason (DEF)
6
14.Craig Hendry (GK)
0

1.Alex Caldwell (GK)
6
2.Alex Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Gary McNeill (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Niven (DEF)
6
5.Garry Burley (DEF)
7
6.Stuart Mcallister (MID)yellow card
7
7.Gary McNeill (MID)yellow card
5
8.Paul Collins (MID)
8
9.Billy McNeill (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.John Strachan (ATT)
6
11.Alex Gough (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Duncan Gemmill (DEF)
0
13.Garry McCoist (MID)
6
14.Alex Glass (ATT)
6