Match Report


HibernianHibernian     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro AlmeidaP. Almeida64
G
1
G
58Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
Sylvain MacleanS. Maclean64
D
2
D
59David MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Callum NivenC. Niven64
D
3captain
D
53Duncan BremnerD. Bremner
Nwankwo PearceN. Pearce56
D
4
D
52Duncan WhiteD. White
Gavin StrachanG. Strachan53
D
5
D
49Jan DehmJ. Dehm
Garry HendryG. Hendry63
M
6
M
60Callum ElliottC. Elliott
Rodolfo PirriR. Pirri63
M
7
M
57Fabian Natale LorenziF. Lorenzi
David StrachanD. Strachan69
A
captain8
M
56Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson
Richard CampbellR. Campbell59
A
9
M
51Wes GowerW. Gower
Duncan MasonD. Mason53
A
10
A
57Colin MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn
Gary HendryG. Hendry53
A
11
A
55Callum CollinsC. Collins
 
Johann MendesJ. Mendes60
G
12
A
52John BurleyJ. Burley
Aldo GrabbiA. Grabbi58
M
13
A
52Duarte MarquesD. Marques
Micka‘l CastroM. Castro57
M
14
G
52Billy DavidsonB. Davidson

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 13,989 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.


0.00
The first half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
3.54
Garry Hendry hacks Callum Elliott from behind! Garry Hendry is shown the yellow card! Callum Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.49
Sylvain Maclean sees Garry Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Garry Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.36
Gavin Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri makes a great pass forward. Richard Campbell runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.37
Fabian Natale Lorenzi advances with the ball. Fabian Natale Lorenzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Meiklejohn but he's offside!
16.14
Duncan Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Thomson controls it well on his chest. Stephen Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Callum Collins who gracefully takes it down. Callum Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Gower. Wes Gower gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wes Gower!
22.24
Nwankwo Pearce threads the ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks the ball forward to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry makes a convincing header but somehow Kevin McGrory manages to keep it out.
27.33
Callum Elliott makes a probing pass to Callum Collins. Callum Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Almeida who gathers it comfortably.
32.05
Rodolfo Pirri makes a probing pass to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.30
Rodolfo Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Garry Hendry who gracefully takes it down. Garry Hendry knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gary Hendry is offside!
40.29
Nwankwo Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Campbell. Richard Campbell threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
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. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Hibernian kick off!
51.18
Callum Niven takes a quick throw-in. Nwankwo Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Pirri who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Pirri threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Pirri. With a superhuman jump, Rodolfo Pirri connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Kevin McGrory.
52.32
Rodolfo Pirri takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Duncan Mason provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
57.03
Duncan White flicks a high pass forward to Callum Elliott who brings the ball under control. Callum Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Collins. Callum Collins shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
59.22
Stephen Thomson knocks the ball forward to Callum Collins. Callum Collins finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.56
Rodolfo Pirri threads the ball through to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.34
Rodolfo Pirri passes the ball forward to Richard Campbell. Richard Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Mason and advances towards the goal... Richard Campbell takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.35
Colin Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Callum Collins collects the pass. Callum Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Hendry.
73.16
Rodolfo Pirri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
77.30
Hibernian have made 3 substitutions with Johann Mendes replacing Callum Niven, Aldo Grabbi replacing Garry Hendry and Micka‘l Castro replacing David Strachan .
81.15
Nwankwo Pearce takes a quick throw-in, which Gavin Strachan takes on the chest. Gavin Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri knocks the ball forward to Aldo Grabbi. Aldo Grabbi knocks the ball forward, putting Micka‘l Castro through on goal. Micka‘l Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.39
Duncan Bremner makes a simple pass to Fabian Natale Lorenzi. Fabian Natale Lorenzi threads a neat ball through to Callum Collins. Callum Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nwankwo Pearce.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Raith Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
28.7%
46.2%
25%

Scorers
Gary Hendry 6
Wes Gower 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Gower of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Almeida (GK)
6
2.Sylvain Maclean (DEF)
6
3.Callum Niven (DEF)
6
4.Nwankwo Pearce (DEF)
7
5.Gavin Strachan (DEF)
6
6.Garry Hendry (MID)yellow card
7
7.Rodolfo Pirri (MID)
9
8.David Strachan (ATT)
6
9.Richard Campbell (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Mason (ATT)
6
11.Gary Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Johann Mendes (GK)
6
13.Aldo Grabbi (MID)
6
14.Micka‘l Castro (MID)
6

1.Kevin McGrory (GK)
7
2.David Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Duncan White (DEF)
6
5.Jan Dehm (DEF)
6
6.Callum Elliott (MID)
6
7.Fabian Natale Lorenzi (MID)
7
8.Stephen Thomson (MID)
6
9.Wes Gower (MID)goal scored
9
10.Colin Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
11.Callum Collins (ATT)
7
 
12.John Burley (ATT)
0
13.Duarte Marques (ATT)
0
14.Billy Davidson (GK)
0