Match Report


HibernianHibernian     St MirrenSt Mirren
Ian DonaldsonIan Donaldson Computer Player Computer Player
Eduardo GomesE. Gomes69
G
1
G
74Elena MarcelinoE. Marcelino
Luis GimenezL. Gimenez63
D
2
D
73Pedro VieiraP. Vieira
Fabian Van BeukeringF. Van Beukering74
D
captain3
D
71Neil KingN. King
Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill71
D
4
D
68Fadel KossogonovF. Kossogonov
Kevin SullivanK. Sullivan60
D
5
M
75Scott DalglishS. Dalglish
Alejandro CastroA. Castro67
M
6
M
71Jonas ScholzJ. Scholz
Anselmo SarliA. Sarli63
M
7captain
M
71Francisco ReyesF. Reyes
Scott CampbellS. Campbell60
M
8
M
68Daniel KingD. King
Tim DublinT. Dublin57
A
9
A
78Andy MortonA. Morton
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan53
A
10
A
72Jose ReisJ. Reis
Scott MccallS. Mccall62
A
11
A
39Neil SounessN. Souness
 
Henry BenjaminH. Benjamin66
G
12
D
67Frederico MolinaF. Molina
Dominic LawD. Law63
D
13
D
67Alessandro GiacchettaA. Giacchetta
Stuart MccallS. Mccall32
M
14
M
40Stanley BoertienS. Boertien

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 15,136 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.


0.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren get the match underway!
2.15
Luis Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
4.09
Scott Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Scott Mccall who takes it down. Scott Mccall shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.16
Fadel Kossogonov hacks Scott Mccall from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.43
Luis Gimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro makes a probing pass to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan plays a scrappy one-two with Tim Dublin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Sullivan tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.07
Neil King receives the ball from a throw-in from Fadel Kossogonov. Neil King knocks the ball forward to Fadel Kossogonov. Fadel Kossogonov makes a beautiful solo run. Fadel Kossogonov knocks the ball forward to Francisco Reyes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.25
Jonas Scholz hits a low pass to Jose Reis. Jose Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.36
Jonas Scholz takes it forward alone. Jonas Scholz tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.01
Scott Campbell knocks the ball forward to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin finds some space and shoots from distance but Elena Marcelino is on top of it.
33.28
Neil King kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel King. Daniel King sees Andy Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.08
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.40
Kevin Gemmill surges forward with the ball. Kevin Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall shoots from 25 yards. Elena Marcelino effortlessly gets down and covers it.
40.08
Pedro Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Morton. Andy Morton plays a one-two with Scott Dalglish and advances towards the goal... Andy Morton comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Scott Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Scott Mccall who takes it down. Scott Mccall shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
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. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half. The St Mirren players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian get the second half underway!
48.19
Scott Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Neil Souness. Neil Souness shoots from outside the area but is denied by Eduardo Gomes. Excellent save.
51.36
Scott Mccall comes in with a high challenge, catching Fadel Kossogonov with his studs. The referee motions to Scott Mccall to come over. It's a red card!! Fadel Kossogonov runs off the knock.
54.10
Scott Dalglish hacks Scott Campbell from behind! Scott Dalglish is shown the yellow card! Scott Campbell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.44
Scott Campbell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Sullivan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Campbell shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.16
Scott Campbell clumsily knocks into Jonas Scholz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonas Scholz stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.28
Fabian Van Beukering knocks the ball forward to Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell threads the ball through to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan shoots from 20 yards but Elena Marcelino is on top of it.
60.16
Fabian Van Beukering knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.55
Daniel King flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Reyes collects the pass. Francisco Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Souness. Neil Souness beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Eduardo Gomes had no chance!! Goal for St Mirren!
81.56
Pedro Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Reyes who gracefully takes it down. Francisco Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Scott Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Scott Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Andy Morton. Andy Morton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Eduardo Gomes manages to keep it out.
83.18
Fadel Kossogonov clumsily knocks into Tim Dublin. The referee calls over Fadel Kossogonov and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Tim Dublin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.41
Anselmo Sarli kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

St Mirren
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
1

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
31.3%
43.4%
25.3%

Scorers
Neil Souness 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Souness of St Mirren

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

1.Elena Marcelino (GK)
6
2.Pedro Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Neil King (DEF)
6
4.Fadel Kossogonov (DEF)red card
3
5.Scott Dalglish (MID)yellow card
5
6.Jonas Scholz (MID)
6
7.Francisco Reyes (MID)
6
8.Daniel King (MID)
6
9.Andy Morton (ATT)
6
10.Jose Reis (ATT)
6
11.Neil Souness (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Frederico Molina (DEF)
0
13.Alessandro Giacchetta (DEF)
0
14.Stanley Boertien (MID)
0