Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rui Martins | R. Martins |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Stephen Ritchie | S. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Neil Burley | N. Burley | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Dominic Hutchison | D. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Gavin Elliott | G. Elliott | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 |  | Anthony Bolton | A. Bolton | |||||||||
| Garry Mcallister | G. Mcallister | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Neil White | N. White | |||||||||
| Colin Mckinlay | C. Mckinlay | | 44 | D | | 5 | | D | 38 |  | Regi Schaap | R. Schaap | |||||||||
| Colin Hansen | C. Hansen | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Stephen McGrory | S. McGrory | |||||||||
| Stuart Collins | S. Collins | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 |  | Mirco Scoponi | M. Scoponi | |||||||||
| Richard Niven | R. Niven | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| David McStay | D. McStay | | 54 | A | | 9 | | M | 45 | | John Mckinlay | J. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Scott Naysmith | S. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Callum Gemmill | C. Gemmill | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Stephen Dickov | S. Dickov | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 4,744 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hibernian get the match underway!
2.42
0-0Richard Niven threads the ball through to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Bolton.
8.47
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
16.31
Albion Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Hibernian's defence.
21.19
0-0Colin Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins kicks a strong pass forward to David McStay. David McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.26
Neil Burley surges forward with the ball. Neil Burley threads the ball through to Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.36
Neil Burley makes a simple pass to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks the ball forward to Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill shoots from long range but it is miles over!
34.42
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
36.06
0-0David McStay hacks Anthony Bolton from behind! David McStay is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Bolton runs off the knock.
40.19
0-0Mirco Scoponi sees a break and surges forward. Mirco Scoponi passes the ball forward but Scott Naysmith is offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
47.54
0-0Garry Mcallister advances with the ball. Garry Mcallister 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. Stephen Ritchie easily smothers it.
51.00
Gavin Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins makes a simple pass to Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.39
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
61.00
Colin Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.06
Mirco Scoponi makes a probing pass to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.13
Garry Mcallister passes the ball forward to Richard Niven. Richard Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry shoots from 25 yards but Stephen Ritchie is on top of it.
69.59
Garry Mcallister brings the ball forward. Garry Mcallister sees space and advances. Garry Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
71.04
Gavin Elliott passes the ball forward to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards David McStay. David McStay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.17
Mirco Scoponi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith shoots from long range but it is miles over!
75.17
1-0Gavin Elliott knocks the ball forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Stephen Ritchie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.57
Richard Niven threads the ball through to David McStay. David McStay finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
83.26
Gavin Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Niven whips in a cross ball towards David McStay. David McStay heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.08
Stuart Collins knocks the ball forward to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Hendry!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
27.1%
45.7%
27.1%
Scorers
| David McStay 75 Gavin Hendry 87 |