Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Heart of Midlothian in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Ritchie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Ritchie.
0.00
0-0Hibernian kick off!
8.24
0-0Stanley Smithe kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Newby. Mike Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.58
0-1Stanley Smithe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dirk Van Der Ree. Dirk Van Der Ree plays a one-two with Stanley Smithe and advances towards the goal... Dirk Van Der Ree takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eduardo Gomes with no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
18.53
0-1Stephen Ball threads a neat ball through to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan threads a neat ball through to Mike Newby. Mike Newby knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Smithe. Kevin Gemmill comes in with a late challenge on Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
20.04
0-1With vision, Kevin Gemmill plays the ball forward to Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.40
Fabian Van Beukering advances with the ball. Fabian Van Beukering threads the ball through to Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
39.09
Julian Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill plays the ball forward to Dirk Van Der Ree. Dirk Van Der Ree shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
44.01
Kevin Gemmill pushes up the pitch. Kevin Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Tim Dublin who brings the ball under control. Tim Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chritophe Laslandes.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heart of Midlothian start the second half!
47.06
Stephen Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Newby. Mike Newby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.53
0-1Alejandro Castro flicks a high ball forward to Scott Mccall who takes it down. Scott Mccall shoots from long range. Terry Owen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
51.02
0-1Alun Shilton barges into Dominic Law. The referee calls over Alun Shilton and warns him to calm down! Dominic Law runs off the knock.
63.05
Kevin Strachan sees Mike Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.35
Dominic Law hits a low pass to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
69.16
0-2Callum McNeill threads a neat ball through to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan threads the ball through to Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky makes a great pass forward. Dirk Van Der Ree runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.35
Jeremy Levintsky flicks a high pass forward to Alun Shilton who brings the ball under control. Alun Shilton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Eduardo Gomes manages to keep it out.
75.54
Anselmo Sarli runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anselmo Sarli tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
77.17
0-2Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Jocelyn Agathe replacing Callum McNeill .
84.58
0-2Dirk Van Der Ree hacks Fabian Van Beukering from behind! Dirk Van Der Ree is shown the yellow card! Fabian Van Beukering runs off the knock.
85.10
Scott Campbell makes a probing pass to Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
87.21
Jeremy Levintsky flicks a high ball forward to Alun Shilton who takes it down. Alun Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
30.6%
41.7%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jeremy Levintsky of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Gomes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fabian Van Beukering (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Kevin Gemmill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anselmo Sarli (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Scott Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tim Dublin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Gimenez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Vega (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Terry Owen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chritophe Laslandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum McNeill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Julian Hierro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stanley Smithe (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jeremy Levintsky (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Dirk Van Der Ree (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alun Shilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mike Newby (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jocelyn Agathe (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Diez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ross Sharpe (MID) | 0 | |