Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Almondvale Stadium where Livingston play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 4,771 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Livingston are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
Hibernian kick off and get the match underway!
3.37
Callum Campbell threads the ball through to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance. Stuart Elliott easily smothers it.
6.51
Callum Hendry threads the ball through to Bojan Thern. Bojan Thern chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Dehm. Philipp Dehm kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Mckinlay but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.54
Jorge Eladio Orozco threads the ball through to Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay goes all the way! Stuart Mckinlay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Eric Boschker had no chance!! Goal for Livingston!
21.03
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
26.56
Gavin Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Garry Glass. Gavin Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Garry Glass runs off the knock.
30.51
Craig Davidson makes a simple pass to Bojan Thern. Bojan Thern takes it forward alone. Bojan Thern lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Dehm. Philipp Dehm flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.22
Gavin Campbell clumsily knocks into Craig Davidson. The referee calls over Gavin Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Craig Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.21
Callum Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Callum Campbell. Callum Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Callum Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.17
Gavin Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Gavin Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
39.20
Garry Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo makes a simple pass to Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
40.42
Greg Stamp takes it forward alone. Greg Stamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell goes all the way! Gavin Campbell takes a shot at goal. Stuart Elliott easily smothers it.
44.30
Gavin Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Liddell.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Livingston start the second half!
49.44
Alex Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Campbell. Callum Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
53.46
Gavin Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Dehm. Philipp Dehm shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.32
Duncan Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Campbell. Callum Campbell threads the ball through to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
65.55
Billy Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Bojan Thern. Bojan Thern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Dehm. Philipp Dehm powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.04
Callum Campbell threads the ball through to Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.50
Greg Stamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabrizio Bucci. Fabrizio Bucci knocks the ball forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
78.59
Fabrizio Bucci brings the ball forward. Fabrizio Bucci shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.43
Craig McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn sees space and advances. Gavin Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.37
Stephen James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Dehm. Philipp Dehm flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
89.19
Garry Glass sees space and advances. Garry Glass shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Stuart Elliott manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Richard Burley makes a probing pass to Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Mckinlay of Livingston
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
32.1%
47.6%
20.2%

Scorers