Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Eduardo Gomes | E. Gomes |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 | | Pedro Veloso | P. Veloso | |||||||||
| Rainer Kuzorra | R. Kuzorra |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Dominic Law | D. Law | | 63 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Colin Johnstone | C. Johnstone | ||||||||
| Don Hansen | D. Hansen | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | David Greig | D. Greig | |||||||||
| Dominic Rae | D. Rae | | 51 | D | | 5 | | M | 71 |  | Flavio Mazzi | F. Mazzi | |||||||||
| Alejandro Castro | A. Castro |  | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Tobias Röhlig | T. Röhlig | |||||||||
| Amedeo Cudini | A. Cudini | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Gary McNeill | G. McNeill | |||||||||
| Anselmo Sarli | A. Sarli | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Callum Mccall | C. Mccall | |||||||||
| Andy Liddell | A. Liddell | | 64 | A | | 9 | | | A | 74 | | Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | ||||||||
| Scott Mccall | S. Mccall | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Scott Young | S. Young | |||||||||
| Tim Dublin | T. Dublin |  | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | |||||||||
| Henry Benjamin | H. Benjamin | | 66 | G | | 12 | | A | 62 | | Alec Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Stephen McGrory | S. McGrory | | 58 | A | | 13 | | A | 55 | | Neil Cleland | N. Cleland | |||||||||
| Billy Bremner | B. Bremner | | 56 | M | | 14 | | D | 54 | | Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Alloa Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary White.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary White.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hibernian get the match underway!
2.31
0-1David Greig flicks a high pass forward to Matt Dickov who brings the ball under control. Matt Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.31
0-1Anselmo Sarli passes the ball forward to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
9.31
0-1Tim Dublin passes the ball forward to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
10.12
0-1Alejandro Castro passes the ball forward to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin rushes past Colin Johnstone! Tim Dublin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
12.34
Don Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
15.16
Scott Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Andy Liddell collects the pass. Andy Liddell shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
16.05
0-1Rainer Kuzorra barges into Matt Dickov. Rainer Kuzorra is given a warning by the referee! Matt Dickov gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.28
Showing great composure, Anselmo Sarli plays the ball forward to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Cudini. Amedeo Cudini heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.42
Don Hansen punts the ball hopefully upfield. Andy Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
24.03
Gavin Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Flavio Mazzi. Flavio Mazzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
26.58
Callum Mccall hits a low pass to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
27.48
David Greig makes a simple pass to Scott Young. Scott Young flicks a high pass forward to Matt Dickov who brings the ball under control. Matt Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig flicks the ball with his head. Eduardo Gomes picks it out of the air!
28.30
1-1Flavio Mazzi flicks a high pass forward. Gary McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary McNeill puts a great ball through. Tobias Röhlig runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.05
Paul McCoist runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.22
Gary McNeill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
38.23
With great vision, Dominic Rae plays the ball forward to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin flicks a high ball forward to Anselmo Sarli who takes it down. Anselmo Sarli lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Pedro Veloso is on top of it.
40.43
David Greig knocks the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Mccall. Callum Mccall whips the ball goalwards with his head. Callum Mccall scores for Alloa Athletic!!
44.31
Gary McNeill makes a probing pass to Flavio Mazzi. Flavio Mazzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
1-2Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Scott Young who brings the ball under control. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball towards Flavio Mazzi. Flavio Mazzi whips the ball goalwards with his head. Dominic Rae steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Alloa Athletic kick off!
49.31
Anselmo Sarli flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Cudini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Amedeo Cudini knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alejandro Castro is offside!
54.36
1-2Colin Johnstone hacks Amedeo Cudini from behind! The referee calls over Colin Johnstone and shows him a yellow card! Amedeo Cudini runs off the knock.
55.58
Don Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Andy Liddell who takes it down. Andy Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.38
Alejandro Castro comes in with a late challenge on Callum Mccall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.08
1-2Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Alec Elliott replacing Paul McCoist .
61.10
Gary McNeill makes a simple pass to Flavio Mazzi. Flavio Mazzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.10
Anselmo Sarli threads a neat ball through to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hibernian! That brings them back into the game!
66.15
Don Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Cudini. Amedeo Cudini passes the ball forward to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
69.08
Matt Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Kuzorra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rainer Kuzorra carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.56
With vision, Amedeo Cudini laces a through ball forward to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
75.27
Tim Dublin hacks Tobias Röhlig from behind! The referee calls over Tim Dublin and shows him a yellow card! Tobias Röhlig stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.00
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Stuart Hansen replacing Gary McNeill .
78.08
Gavin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Röhlig collects the pass. Tobias Röhlig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anselmo Sarli.
81.31
Colin Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig threads the ball through to Callum Mccall. Callum Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Hansen. With a superhuman jump, Stuart Hansen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.01
Showing composure, Dominic Law plays the ball forward to Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli threads a neat ball through to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.58
Dominic Law makes a simple pass to Amedeo Cudini. Amedeo Cudini kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Pedro Veloso gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
87.50
Stuart Hansen threads the ball through to Scott Young. Scott Young knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tobias Röhlig is offside!
89.08
Stuart Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Flavio Mazzi who takes it down. Flavio Mazzi whips in a cross ball towards Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Eduardo Gomes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Young of Alloa Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Gomes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rainer Kuzorra (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Castro (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Amedeo Cudini (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Anselmo Sarli (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Andy Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Mccall (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Tim Dublin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Henry Benjamin (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen McGrory (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Bremner (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Veloso (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gavin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin Johnstone (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | David Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Flavio Mazzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tobias Röhlig (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Callum Mccall (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Matt Dickov (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Scott Young (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alec Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Cleland (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |