Match Report


HibernianHibernian     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Frost Chris Frost
Eduardo GomesE. Gomes69
G
1
G
73Victor RuizV. Ruiz
Fabian Van BeukeringF. Van Beukering74
D
2
D
76Craig GallagherC. Gallagher
Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill71
D
captain3
D
71Richard NaysmithR. Naysmith
Dominic LawD. Law63
D
4
D
73Glenn HendriksG. Hendriks
Alejandro CastroA. Castro67
M
5
M
82Steve BoltonS. Bolton
Scott CampbellS. Campbell60
M
6captain
M
86Sven BuchwaldS. Buchwald
Matt FergusonM. Ferguson57
M
7
M
85Tomˆs SmitT. Smit
Stuart MccallS. Mccall31
M
8
M
78Carlos DijkstraC. Dijkstra
Andy LiddellA. Liddell64
A
9
A
79Greg ParkerG. Parker
Scott MccallS. Mccall62
A
10
A
77Paquito Pires VieraP. Pires Viera
Tim DublinT. Dublin57
A
11
A
75Stuart PeckhamS. Peckham
 
Henry BenjaminH. Benjamin66
G
12
D
75Oleg OakesO. Oakes
Luis GimenezL. Gimenez63
D
13
M
89Gaspar VarelaG. Varela
Kevin SullivanK. Sullivan60
D
14
A
73Rafael CamineroR. Caminero

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 20,854 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hibernian and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David White.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian get the match underway!
3.46
Matt Ferguson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.09
Sven Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.23
Kevin Gemmill runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Gemmill shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.22
Steve Bolton advances with the ball. Steve Bolton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Law.
18.58
Sven Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera shoots from 20 yards but somehow Eduardo Gomes manages to keep it out.
20.57
Alejandro Castro hits a low pass to Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
27.01
Sven Buchwald flicks a high ball forward to Steve Bolton who takes it down. Steve Bolton shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
30.40
Alejandro Castro flicks a high pass forward. Scott Campbell collects the pass. Scott Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Victor Ruiz gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
39.39
Kevin Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Van Beukering. Fabian Van Beukering chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
40.12
Glenn Hendriks threads the ball through to Tomˆs Smit. Tomˆs Smit flicks a high ball forward to Paquito Pires Viera who takes it down. Paquito Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.10
Craig Gallagher makes a probing pass to Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Peckham who takes it down. Stuart Peckham rushes past Kevin Gemmill! Some silky footwork from Stuart Peckham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hamilton Academical are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Sven Buchwald plays the ball forward to Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Buchwald. Sven Buchwald outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Oleg Oakes replacing Glenn Hendriks and Gaspar Varela replacing Steve Bolton. The Hamilton Academical players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off the second half!
47.43
Oleg Oakes powers a long ball forward. Greg Parker whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
48.55
Oleg Oakes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
49.13
Tomˆs Smit flicks a high pass forward to Greg Parker who brings the ball under control. Greg Parker shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.46
Carlos Dijkstra catches Alejandro Castro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alejandro Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Gallagher picks a pass forward to Sven Buchwald. Sven Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Parker. Greg Parker fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Gomes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.55
Carlos Dijkstra chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Parker. Greg Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Buchwald. Sven Buchwald whips the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Eduardo Gomes as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
59.35
Corner kick to Hamilton Academical. Sven Buchwald plays it out to the edge of the box. Kevin Gemmill reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.37
Craig Gallagher makes a strong solo run forward. Craig Gallagher sees Stuart Peckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Parker but he's offside!
66.11
Carlos Dijkstra knocks the ball forward to Greg Parker. Greg Parker tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Eduardo Gomes comfortably smothers it!
67.29
Paquito Pires Viera comes in with a late challenge on Matt Ferguson. The referee calls over Paquito Pires Viera and warns him to calm down! Matt Ferguson stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.36
Stuart Peckham threads a neat ball through to Tomˆs Smit. Tomˆs Smit knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
72.28
Alejandro Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleg Oakes.
73.46
Tomˆs Smit knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Parker. Greg Parker tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Eduardo Gomes had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
77.42
Craig Gallagher hits a low pass to Greg Parker. Greg Parker knocks the ball forward, putting Paquito Pires Viera through on goal. Paquito Pires Viera shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.21
Scott Mccall clumsily knocks into Oleg Oakes. Scott Mccall is shown the yellow card! Oleg Oakes stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.36
Craig Gallagher threads the ball through to Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra threads a neat ball through to Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Stuart Mccall plays the ball forward to Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Fabian Van Beukering boots it upfield. Scott Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Victor Ruiz comfortably smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Hamilton Academical
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.8%
67.2%
Play Area
34.3%
41.8%
23.9%

Scorers
Andy Liddell 3
Kevin Gemmill 9
Greg Parker 53, 73
Paquito Pires Viera 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Greg Parker of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Eduardo Gomes (GK)
7
2.Fabian Van Beukering (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Gemmill (DEF)goal scored
8
4.Dominic Law (DEF)
6
5.Alejandro Castro (MID)
6
6.Scott Campbell (MID)
6
7.Matt Ferguson (MID)
6
8.Stuart Mccall (MID)
6
9.Andy Liddell (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Scott Mccall (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Tim Dublin (ATT)
6
 
12.Henry Benjamin (GK)
0
13.Luis Gimenez (DEF)
0
14.Kevin Sullivan (DEF)
0

1.Victor Ruiz (GK)
7
2.Craig Gallagher (DEF)
7
3.Richard Naysmith (DEF)
6
4.Glenn Hendriks (DEF)
6
5.Steve Bolton (MID)
6
6.Sven Buchwald (MID)
7
7.Tomˆs Smit (MID)
7
8.Carlos Dijkstra (MID)yellow card
6
9.Greg Parker (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Paquito Pires Viera (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Stuart Peckham (ATT)
7
 
12.Oleg Oakes (DEF)
6
13.Gaspar Varela (MID)
6
14.Rafael Caminero (ATT)
0