Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Eric Boschker | E. Boschker |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Matt Thomson | M. Thomson | |||||||||
| Alex Gough | A. Gough | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Andy Campbell | A. Campbell | |||||||||
| Duncan Liddell | D. Liddell | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | John Ferguson | J. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Kevin Inglis | K. Inglis | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Gary Elliott | G. Elliott | |||||||||
| Richard Burley | R. Burley | | 58 | M | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Stuart Henderson | S. Henderson | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Garry Glass | G. Glass | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Colin Hansen | C. Hansen | |||||||||
| Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Richard Morrison | R. Morrison | |||||||||
| Callum Campbell | C. Campbell | | 51 | M | | 9 | | M | 48 |  | Tobias Hanssen | T. Hanssen | |||||||||
| Alex Matteo | A. Matteo | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Alec McCoist | A. McCoist | |||||||||
| Gavin Campbell | G. Campbell | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Stuart Davidson | S. Davidson | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 4,345 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hibernian kick off!
2.52
0-0Alex Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Burley. Richard Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but Matt Thomson is on top of it.
3.24
0-0Colin Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist goes all the way! Alec McCoist tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.23
Dominic Hendry threads the ball through to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
22.25
Garry Glass sees a break and surges forward. Garry Glass finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.08
0-0Colin Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Henderson. Colin Hansen is warned by the referee! Stuart Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.05
Alex Gough makes a simple pass to Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo shoots from long range but somehow Matt Thomson manages to keep it out.
28.07
Gary Elliott passes the ball forward to Paul Hutchison. Paul Hutchison brings the ball forward. Paul Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.19
1-0Kevin Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Campbell. Callum Campbell makes a simple pass to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex Matteo!
36.57
1-0Alex Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.34
Colin Hansen knocks the ball forward to Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Aberdeen start the second half!
49.17
Duncan Liddell boots it upfield. Gavin Campbell shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
51.49
Paul Hutchison makes a probing pass to Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist goes all the way! Alec McCoist shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.09
Callum Campbell knocks the ball forward to Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.09
Callum Campbell knocks the ball forward to Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.02
Duncan Liddell sees space and advances. Duncan Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Campbell. Gavin Campbell shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
84.01
Richard Morrison threads the ball through to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson makes a probing pass to Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alec McCoist!
90.00
1-1Hibernian are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Aberdeen's defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
31%
47.9%
21.1%
Scorers
| Alex Matteo 33 | Alec McCoist 84 |