Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Celtic. A crowd of 18,576 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wout Vonk.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wout Vonk.
0.00
0-0Hibernian kick off and get the match underway!
4.11
0-0Miguel Carvalho passes the ball forward to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez powers a header at goal. Eduardo Gomes comfortably picks it out of the air!
6.16
0-0Scott Campbell passes the ball forward to Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
9.37
0-1Houssin Elkhatabi knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.17
Andy Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Ferguson. Matt Ferguson shoots from outside the area. Jeison Valadez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
14.01
Miguel Herrera flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Carvalho who takes it down. Miguel Carvalho plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Wevers and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Miguel Carvalho provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Miguel Carvalho!
18.47
Diego Ten Hag hits a low pass to Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.15
0-2Dominic Law hits a low pass to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Niven.
24.41
Andy Souness flicks a high ball forward to Diego Ten Hag who takes it down. Diego Ten Hag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.58
0-2Brutil Machlas threads the ball through to Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Dublin who brings the ball under control. Wayne Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Wevers. Dominic Law barges into Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
28.12
Houssin Elkhatabi flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Carvalho who takes it down. Miguel Carvalho sees a break and surges forward. Miguel Carvalho plays a quick one-two with Paul Wevers and rushes in on goal... Miguel Carvalho tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.45
Diego Ten Hag receives the ball from a throw-in from Miguel Herrera. Diego Ten Hag passes the ball forward to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Law.
38.39
Paul Wevers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.31
Diego Ten Hag makes a probing pass to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.11
Kevin Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Castro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alejandro Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Celtic get the second half underway!
48.06
0-3Miguel Herrera threads the ball through to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin knocks the ball forward to Roberto Guerrero Lopez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
54.39
Kevin Gemmill sees space and advances. Kevin Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall shoots from 25 yards but somehow Jeison Valadez manages to keep it out.
63.27
Andy Souness flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Carvalho who takes it down. Miguel Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
65.32
Andy Souness pushes up the pitch. Andy Souness flicks a high pass forward. Paul Wevers collects the pass. Paul Wevers whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Herrera. Miguel Herrera knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Gomes manages to gather it.
67.12
0-3Miguel Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Guerrero Lopez who brings the ball under control. Roberto Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Matt Ferguson!
69.21
Miguel Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez threads the ball through to Wayne Dublin but he's offside!
73.56
Matt Ferguson hits a low pass to Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
78.21
Andy Souness makes a strong solo run forward. Andy Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Roberto Guerrero Lopez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.28
Scott Campbell hits a low pass to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
87.29
Wayne Dublin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
89.36
0-3Miguel Carvalho catches Anselmo Sarli on the ankles. The referee calls over Miguel Carvalho and warns him to calm down! Anselmo Sarli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
With fabulous vision, Miguel Carvalho plays the ball forward to Miguel Herrera. Miguel Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.6%
60.4%
Play Area
30.8%
45.1%
24.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Carvalho of Celtic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Gomes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fabian Van Beukering (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Gemmill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anselmo Sarli (MID) | 6 | |
| 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. | Henry Benjamin (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Gimenez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jeison Valadez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Houssin Elkhatabi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Brutil Machlas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Herrera (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Miguel Carvalho (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Diego Ten Hag (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Roberto Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Wayne Dublin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Wevers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Arturo Gomez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Abdelkrim Abdellaoui (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garcia Duque Dani (ATT) | 0 | |