Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 4,776 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic get the match underway!
2.41
Gavin Ritchie passes the ball forward to Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.50
Gavin Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
6.42
Colin Hansen advances with the ball. Colin Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Colin Johnstone manages to gather it comfortably.
8.07
Colin Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards David McStay. David McStay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.10
Adolfo Martinez makes a probing pass to Andy Glass. Andy Glass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.27
Alloa Athletic are easily keeping Hibernian at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
18.14
Billy Mcinnes advances with the ball. Billy Mcinnes goes all the way! Billy Mcinnes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.27
Gavin Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Collins shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.40
Felipe Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Martinez. Adolfo Martinez knocks the ball forward to Andy Glass. Andy Glass plays a perfect one-two with Alec Inglis and rushes in on goal... Andy Glass makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.26
Colin Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Ritchie. Colin Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.32
Stuart Collins makes a probing pass to David McStay. David McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.06
Adolfo Martinez makes a simple pass to Andy Glass. Andy Glass goes all the way! Andy Glass shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.05
Billy Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Colin Hansen. Billy Mcinnes is warned by the referee! Colin Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Garry Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins threads the ball through to Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian kick off!
55.21
Stuart Collins threads the ball through to Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.28
Garry Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen brings the ball forward. Colin Hansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
61.11
Colin Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Richard Niven. Richard Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.07
Colin Hansen makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Hansen shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
65.55
Stuart Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
67.31
Gavin Elliott makes a simple pass to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Colin Johnstone had no chance!! Goal for Hibernian!
79.17
Gavin Elliott makes a probing pass to Richard Niven. Richard Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Colin Johnstone is on top of it.
84.55
Colin Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards David McStay. David McStay heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.02
Gavin Ritchie clumsily knocks into Colin Hansen. The referee calls over Gavin Ritchie and warns him to calm down! Colin Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Hendry of Hibernian
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
9
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
28.2%
47.4%
24.4%

Scorers