Match Report


HibernianHibernian     Ross CountyRoss County
Ian DonaldsonIan Donaldson Computer Player Computer Player
Eduardo GomesE. Gomes69
G
1
G
60Craig MortonC. Morton
Dave BenaliD. Benali62
D
2
D
66Linus WeigelL. Weigel
Rainer KuzorraR. Kuzorra70
D
captain3
D
59Craig BoothC. Booth
Dominic LawD. Law63
D
4
D
53Matt GlassM. Glass
Giuseppe Da RoldG. Da Rold66
D
5captain
M
62Matt DavidsonM. Davidson
Amedeo CudiniA. Cudini66
M
6
M
61Craig McCoistC. McCoist
Trevor ThompsonT. Thompson74
M
7
M
58Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez
Alejandro CastroA. Castro68
M
8
M
55Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Demetrio CaputoD. Caputo68
A
9
A
63Billy MatteoB. Matteo
Scott MccallS. Mccall63
A
10
A
63Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister
Andy LiddellA. Liddell64
A
11
A
55Alex LiddellA. Liddell
 
Stuart McStayS. McStay44
G
12
M
54Don SounessD. Souness
Marc MasurM. Masur48
D
13
G
52David BradyD. Brady
Don DalglishD. Dalglish47
M
14
M
52Richard McNeillR. McNeill

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Ross County. A crowd of 8,906 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Rae.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ross County get the match underway!
2.07
Don Mckinlay sees space and advances. Don Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
4.10
Craig McCoist hacks Dominic Law from behind! The referee calls over Craig McCoist and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.52
Matt Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist knocks the ball forward to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.28
Craig Booth gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Duncan Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
21.28
Amedeo Cudini flicks the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Morton with no chance!! Goal for Hibernian!
24.50
Andy Liddell threads the ball through to Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson rushes past Matt Glass! Trevor Thompson takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.52
Mauricio Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giuseppe Da Rold.
34.03
Alex Liddell hits a low pass to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Demetrio Caputo flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hibernian kick off!
47.17
Dominic Law knocks the ball forward to Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson threads a neat ball through to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
48.32
Matt Glass surges forward with the ball. Matt Glass runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Benali.
51.58
Dominic Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell threads a neat ball through to Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.39
Trevor Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.58
Amedeo Cudini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Castro but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.14
Trevor Thompson flicks a high ball forward to Demetrio Caputo who takes it down. Demetrio Caputo makes a simple pass, allowing Trevor Thompson to run into the box. Trevor Thompson tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.03
Alejandro Castro hits a low pass to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Craig Booth.
72.36
Amedeo Cudini takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Matt Davidson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
75.25
Linus Weigel makes a simple pass to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Liddell scores for Ross County!!
78.53
Dave Benali threads the ball through to Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro threads a neat ball through to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Craig Morton effortlessly smothers it!
79.27
Don Mckinlay barges into Amedeo Cudini. Don Mckinlay is shown the yellow card! Amedeo Cudini runs off the knock.
81.39
Alejandro Castro makes a simple pass to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.40
Mauricio Rodriguez hacks Trevor Thompson from behind! The referee calls over Mauricio Rodriguez and shows him a yellow card! Trevor Thompson stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.18
Dave Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo puts a great ball through. Andy Liddell runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Alex Liddell clumsily knocks into Amedeo Cudini. Alex Liddell is shown the yellow card! Amedeo Cudini stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Ross County
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
27.8%
44.4%
27.8%

Scorers
Demetrio Caputo 21
Trevor Thompson 57
Billy Matteo 15
Alex Liddell 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Trevor Thompson of Hibernian

Match Ratings
1.Eduardo Gomes (GK)
6
2.Dave Benali (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Kuzorra (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Law (DEF)
6
5.Giuseppe Da Rold (DEF)
6
6.Amedeo Cudini (MID)
7
7.Trevor Thompson (MID)goal scored
9
8.Alejandro Castro (MID)
6
9.Demetrio Caputo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Scott Mccall (ATT)
7
11.Andy Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart McStay (GK)
0
13.Marc Masur (DEF)
0
14.Don Dalglish (MID)
0

1.Craig Morton (GK)
6
2.Linus Weigel (DEF)
6
3.Craig Booth (DEF)
6
4.Matt Glass (DEF)
7
5.Matt Davidson (MID)
6
6.Craig McCoist (MID)yellow card
5
7.Mauricio Rodriguez (MID)yellow card
5
8.Don Mckinlay (MID)yellow card
5
9.Billy Matteo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Duncan Mcallister (ATT)
7
11.Alex Liddell (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Don Souness (MID)
0
13.David Brady (GK)
0
14.Richard McNeill (MID)
0