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It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Queen of the South. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South kick off!
2.02
Garry Mcallister decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Stephen Gallacher had no chance!! Goal for Hibernian!
10.34
Garry Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.17
Richard Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
14.05
Garry Greig barges into Stuart Collins. Garry Greig is warned by the referee! Stuart Collins runs off the knock.
15.01
Colin Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen threads the ball through to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Gallacher easily smothers it!
18.39
Richard Niven sees space and advances. Richard Niven shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Stephen Gallacher.
20.45
Matt Law makes a probing pass to John Law. John Law sees a break and surges forward. John Law kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Gonzalez but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.02
John Law makes a simple pass to Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.02
Stuart Collins kicks a strong pass forward to David McStay. David McStay tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
28.12
Enrique Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson makes a probing pass to Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez makes a probing pass to John Liddell. John Liddell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.58
Gavin Hendry clumsily knocks into Enrique Mendez. The referee calls over Gavin Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Enrique Mendez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.51
Matt Law makes a simple pass to Garry Greig. Garry Greig chips the ball to his team mate, John Liddell. John Liddell goes all the way! John Liddell takes a shot at goal. Rui Martins easily smothers it.
39.17
John Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez plays a perfect one-two with John Liddell and rushes in on goal... Claudio Gonzalez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
40.17
Stuart Collins passes the ball forward to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards David McStay. David McStay powers a header at goal. Stephen Gallacher easily picks it out of the air!
42.50
Stuart Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.28
Callum Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Matt Law clumsily knocks into Callum Gemmill. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Hibernian start the second half!
48.42
Dan Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Garry Greig. Garry Greig makes a probing pass to Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Martins who gathers it comfortably.
49.17
John Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, John Liddell. John Liddell shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Rui Martins has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.49
Gavin Elliott clumsily knocks into Enrique Mendez. The referee calls over Gavin Elliott and warns him to calm down! Enrique Mendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.45
Garry Greig knocks the ball forward to John Liddell. John Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Burley.
57.34
Gavin Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
59.32
Matt Law barges into David McStay. Matt Law is warned by the referee! David McStay grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.46
John Law catches Colin Hansen on the ankles. John Law is given a warning by the referee! Colin Hansen runs off the knock.
66.57
Garry Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez tries a spectacular long range effort. Rui Martins easily smothers it.
69.02
Garry Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry shoots from distance but it is miles over!
71.19
Colin Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Gemmill but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.41
Matt Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Greig. Garry Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Liddell. John Liddell goes all the way! John Liddell tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
79.53
Gavin Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.10
Stuart Collins threads the ball through to David McStay. David McStay shoots from 25 yards but Stephen Gallacher is on top of it.
87.44
Gavin Elliott makes a probing pass to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins threads the ball through to Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dan Simonsen.
90.00
Enrique Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Greig. Garry Greig kicks a strong pass forward to John Liddell. John Liddell shoots from 20 yards. Rui Martins easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to John Liddell of Queen of the South
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
27%
42.7%
30.3%