Match Report


HibernianHibernian     Dundee UnitedDundee United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro AlmeidaP. Almeida64
G
1
G
57Alec DickovA. Dickov
Sylvain MacleanS. Maclean64
D
2
D
53Mathias LouironM. Louiron
Callum NivenC. Niven64
D
3
D
53Neil GlassN. Glass
Nwankwo PearceN. Pearce56
D
4
D
49Kemal WilliamsonK. Williamson
Gavin StrachanG. Strachan53
D
5
M
67Scott HendersonS. Henderson
Garry HendryG. Hendry63
M
6captain
M
66Scott McStayS. McStay
Rodolfo PirriR. Pirri63
M
7
M
62Scott McinnesS. Mcinnes
David StrachanD. Strachan69
A
captain8
M
57Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Richard CampbellR. Campbell59
A
9
A
52Willy MoracchiniW. Moracchini
Duncan MasonD. Mason53
A
10
A
50Gavin MarrG. Marr
Gary HendryG. Hendry53
A
11
A
49Ledley LawrenceL. Lawrence
 
Johann MendesJ. Mendes60
G
12
M
56Alex McinnesA. Mcinnes
Aldo GrabbiA. Grabbi58
M
13
M
51Alec ElliottA. Elliott
Micka‘l CastroM. Castro57
M
14
G
50Ledley CollymoreL. Collymore

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 13,250 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Davidson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian kick off!
4.22
Scott Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McStay. Scott McStay directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
6.12
Duncan McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Henderson and advances towards the goal... Gavin Marr muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
8.40
With some swift thinking, Kemal Williamson plays the ball forward to Scott McStay. Scott McStay flicks a high pass forward to Duncan McCoist who brings the ball under control. Duncan McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Lawrence. With a superhuman jump, Ledley Lawrence connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Pedro Almeida had no chance!! Goal for Dundee United!
16.15
Kemal Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Glass. Neil Glass threads a neat ball through to Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nwankwo Pearce.
18.45
Scott McStay barges into David Strachan. Scott McStay is warned by the referee! David Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.57
With great vision, Callum Niven plays the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry plays the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Richard Campbell. Richard Campbell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Alec Dickov manages to gather it comfortably.
26.11
Scott McStay passes the ball forward to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Lawrence. Ledley Lawrence powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.16
Rodolfo Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason runs straight at the defence! Duncan Mason cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
34.10
Dundee United are dictating the run of play here today.
36.04
Rodolfo Pirri knocks the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry advances inside the box! Garry Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Kemal Williamson is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
42.51
With vision, Rodolfo Pirri picks a pass forward to Richard Campbell. Richard Campbell shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
47.19
Duncan McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Scott Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Henderson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Henderson shoots from long range. Pedro Almeida gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
53.54
Gavin Strachan knocks the ball forward to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri heads the ball goalwards but somehow Alec Dickov manages to keep it out.
55.47
Garry Hendry surges forward with the ball. Garry Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
59.23
Scott McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Almeida who gathers it comfortably.
60.01
Gavin Strachan threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
61.28
Scott Henderson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Willy Moracchini. Willy Moracchini makes a deft header. Pedro Almeida easily picks it out of the air!
63.12
Rodolfo Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Mason edges inside the box! Duncan Mason comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
73.51
Neil Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mcinnes. Scott Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Ledley Lawrence. Ledley Lawrence tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.06
Hibernian have made 3 substitutions with Johann Mendes replacing Callum Niven, Aldo Grabbi replacing Garry Hendry and Micka‘l Castro replacing David Strachan .
81.05
Rodolfo Pirri flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason plays a quick one-two with Richard Campbell and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Duncan Mason provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
83.45
Scott McStay threads the ball through to Willy Moracchini. Willy Moracchini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Almeida who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Dundee United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
22.1%
52.9%
25%

Scorers
Ledley Lawrence 8, 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Lawrence of Dundee United

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

1.Alec Dickov (GK)
6
2.Mathias Louiron (DEF)
6
3.Neil Glass (DEF)
7
4.Kemal Williamson (DEF)
7
5.Scott Henderson (MID)
7
6.Scott McStay (MID)
6
7.Scott Mcinnes (MID)
6
8.Duncan McCoist (MID)
8
9.Willy Moracchini (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Marr (ATT)
6
11.Ledley Lawrence (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
 
12.Alex Mcinnes (MID)
0
13.Alec Elliott (MID)
0
14.Ledley Collymore (GK)
0