Match Report


HibernianHibernian     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Ian DonaldsonIan Donaldson James Morrison James Morrison
Eduardo GomesE. Gomes69
G
1
G
73Copain SchultzC. Schultz
Luis GimenezL. Gimenez63
D
2
D
83Duncan GlassD. Glass
Fabian Van BeukeringF. Van Beukering74
D
captain3
D
74Don GlassD. Glass
Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill71
D
4
D
74Gavin McNeillG. McNeill
Kevin SullivanK. Sullivan60
D
5
M
85Scott InglisS. Inglis
Matt FergusonM. Ferguson57
M
6captain
M
77Niccolo WrightN. Wright
Anselmo SarliA. Sarli63
M
7
M
79Hauke RöslerH. Rösler
Scott CampbellS. Campbell60
M
8
M
79Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie
Tim DublinT. Dublin57
A
9
A
74Billy WhiteB. White
Scott MccallS. Mccall62
A
10
A
72Rodney SeedorfR. Seedorf
Andy LiddellA. Liddell64
A
11
A
73Dennis WilliamsonD. Williamson
 
Henry BenjaminH. Benjamin66
G
12
D
74Jean-Philippe BellosoJ. Belloso
Dominic LawD. Law63
D
13
M
67Paul DalglishP. Dalglish
Alejandro CastroA. Castro67
M
14
A
70Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 17,153 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Souness.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
4.29
Scott Campbell decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Campbell shoots from outside the area. Copain Schultz comfortably gets down and covers it.
6.44
Matt Ferguson catches Hauke Rösler on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! Hauke Rösler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.17
Hauke Rösler passes the ball forward to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.22
Kevin Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Matt Ferguson. Matt Ferguson hits a low pass to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Copain Schultz.
13.50
Scott Campbell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Fabian Van Beukering provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Copain Schultz. What a save!
14.58
Anselmo Sarli comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Wright. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Niccolo Wright runs off the knock.
15.42
With a delightful solo run, Hauke Rösler stretches the opposition's defence. Hauke Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Kevin Sullivan.
16.18
It's a corner kick which Dominic Ritchie takes quickly, playing the ball short to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Kevin Gemmill.
18.14
With some swift thinking, Anselmo Sarli plays the ball forward to Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell passes the ball forward but Scott Mccall is offside!
22.34
Dominic Ritchie passes the ball forward to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.58
Matt Ferguson makes a probing pass to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Copain Schultz. Excellent save.
32.30
Dennis Williamson threads the ball through to Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.09
Tim Dublin hacks Duncan Glass from behind! The referee calls over Tim Dublin and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Glass runs off the knock.
42.01
Don Glass flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Rösler collects the pass. Hauke Rösler flicks a high pass forward to Billy White who brings the ball under control. Billy White finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
44.05
Scott Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Andy Liddell who takes it down. Andy Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hibernian kick off the second half!
51.22
Hauke Rösler makes a simple pass to Billy White. Billy White lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
54.46
Duncan Glass hits a low pass to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis sees Niccolo Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.02
Scott Campbell runs forward with the ball. Scott Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Andy Liddell who takes it down. Andy Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Copain Schultz.
57.41
Duncan Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis passes the ball forward to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson whips in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Eduardo Gomes. Excellent save.
59.58
Scott Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Mccall but he's offside!
60.58
Raith Rovers have made a substitution with Duncan Thomson replacing Rodney Seedorf .
66.48
Dennis Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
69.57
Gavin McNeill passes the ball forward to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.25
Don Glass flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Thomson who takes it down. Duncan Thomson shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.35
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.40
Scott Inglis threads the ball through to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
77.27
Scott Campbell hacks Scott Inglis from behind! The referee brings Scott Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.22
Don Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis threads a neat ball through to Billy White. Billy White knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabian Van Beukering.
81.26
Gavin McNeill makes a probing pass to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Van Beukering.
83.04
Scott Inglis hits a low pass to Hauke Rösler. Hauke Rösler whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson makes a convincing header. Eduardo Gomes comfortably picks it out of the air!
84.19
Scott Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
87.22
Kevin Gemmill makes a strong solo run forward. Kevin Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin plays a quick one-two with Andy Liddell and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Tim Dublin provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
89.02
Andy Liddell barges into Gavin McNeill. Andy Liddell is given a warning by the referee! Gavin McNeill stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Scott Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Matt Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Matt Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Raith Rovers
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
29.4%
70.6%
Play Area
30.6%
45.9%
23.5%

Scorers
Dominic Ritchie 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Ritchie of Raith Rovers

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

1.Copain Schultz (GK)
8
2.Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
3.Don Glass (DEF)
7
4.Gavin McNeill (DEF)
6
5.Scott Inglis (MID)
7
6.Niccolo Wright (MID)
7
7.Hauke Rösler (MID)
8
8.Dominic Ritchie (MID)goal scored
9
9.Billy White (ATT)
7
10.Rodney Seedorf (ATT)
6
11.Dennis Williamson (ATT)
7
 
12.Jean-Philippe Belloso (DEF)
0
13.Paul Dalglish (MID)
0
14.Duncan Thomson (ATT)
6