Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Eric Boschker | E. Boschker |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 41 |  | Servando Lopez | S. Lopez | |||||||||
| Alex Gough | A. Gough |  | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Stuart Greig | S. Greig | |||||||||
| Duncan Liddell | D. Liddell | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 |  | Paul Roth | P. Roth | |||||||||
| Kevin Inglis | K. Inglis | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Craig Hansen | C. Hansen | |||||||||
| Richard Burley | R. Burley | | 58 | M | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Alex White | A. White | |||||||||
| Stuart Henderson | S. Henderson | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Scott Young | S. Young | |||||||||
| Garry Glass | G. Glass | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 |  | Adel Le Bris | A. Le Bris | |||||||||
| Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | David Mccall | D. Mccall | |||||||||
| Callum Campbell | C. Campbell | | 51 | M | | 9 | | M | 48 | | Kevin McStay | K. McStay | |||||||||
| Alex Matteo | A. Matteo | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Paul Sullivan | P. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Gavin Campbell | G. Campbell | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 |  | James Carlton | J. Carlton | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 4,243 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Hibernian start the match!
6.42
0-1Paul Roth hits it upfield. Paul Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards James Carlton. James Carlton powers a header at goal. It's there!! Eric Boschker has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.54
0-1Stuart Greig hacks Gavin Campbell from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Campbell runs off the knock.
12.24
0-1Craig Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, David Mccall. David Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Sullivan. Paul Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Boschker who gathers it comfortably.
14.22
0-1Stuart Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin McStay. Kevin McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, James Carlton. James Carlton plays a perfect one-two with Paul Sullivan and rushes in on goal... James Carlton rockets a shot on goal. Eric Boschker easily smothers it.
16.16
0-1Alex White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young makes a probing pass to Paul Sullivan. Paul Sullivan goes all the way! Paul Sullivan rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
21.37
David Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Carlton. James Carlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.44
Stuart Henderson makes a probing pass to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Campbell and rushes in on goal... Alex Matteo rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.35
0-2Alex Matteo catches Stuart Greig on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex Matteo and warns him to calm down! Stuart Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.05
David Mccall makes a probing pass to Paul Sullivan. Paul Sullivan goes all the way! Paul Sullivan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Eric Boschker!
36.50
0-2Duncan Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Glass. Garry Glass sees space and advances. Garry Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Matteo but the linesman indicates offside!
40.21
0-2Richard Burley comes in with a late challenge on David Mccall. Richard Burley is shown the yellow card! David Mccall gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.14
0-2Raith Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
David Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to James Carlton. James Carlton goes all the way! James Carlton tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the second half underway!
49.53
Stuart Henderson makes a simple pass to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
55.18
Stuart Henderson catches David Mccall on the ankles. The referee calls over Stuart Henderson and warns him to calm down! David Mccall is taking some rough treatment out there!
55.18
Hibernian are easily keeping Raith Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.16
Alex Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Burley. Richard Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.20
Kevin McStay makes a probing pass to James Carlton. James Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Liddell.
63.36
Duncan Liddell passes the ball forward to Callum Campbell. Callum Campbell threads the ball through to Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.23
Stuart Henderson threads the ball through to Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
71.05
Stuart Henderson barges into Kevin McStay. Stuart Henderson is warned by the referee again! Kevin McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.35
Craig Hansen catches Gavin Campbell on the ankles. Craig Hansen is warned by the referee! Gavin Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.45
Alex White chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Sullivan. Paul Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to James Carlton but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.12
Paul Roth knocks the ball to his team mate, Adel Le Bris. Adel Le Bris passes the ball forward to James Carlton. James Carlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Gough.
81.55
Kevin Inglis knocks the ball forward to Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry brings the ball forward. Dominic Hendry shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Servando Lopez easily smothers it!
89.50
Callum Campbell makes a simple pass to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Greig.
90.00
Adel Le Bris sees a break and surges forward. Adel Le Bris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
26.2%
45.2%
28.6%
Scorers
| Alex Matteo 63 | James Carlton 6, 21 |