Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 4,681 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Peterhead and Hibernian are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Hibernian start the match!
8.29
Garry Booth knocks the ball forward to David Ferguson. David Ferguson passes the ball forward to Callum McStay. Callum McStay plays a perfect one-two with Scott Thomson and rushes in on goal... Callum McStay makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.47
Dominic Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Booth. Craig Booth makes a probing pass to Fernando Varela. Fernando Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.44
Craig Dalglish makes a simple pass to Fernando Varela. Fernando Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.32
Leonardo Herrera kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Collins. Matt Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Varela. Fernando Varela is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
33.17
Craig Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Varela. Fernando Varela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Booth.
38.33
Dominic Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Dalglish. Craig Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Collins. Matt Collins shoots from outside the area but somehow Paul Gallacher manages to keep it out.
39.26
Billy Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Thomson. Scott Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.31
Garry Booth hacks Fernando Varela from behind! Garry Booth is warned by the referee! Fernando Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Peterhead kicking off!
47.11
Dominic Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Dalglish. Craig Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Varela. Fernando Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.02
Jermaine Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Ferguson. David Ferguson makes a probing pass to Scott Thomson. Scott Thomson plays a perfect one-two with Callum McStay and rushes in on goal... Scott Thomson tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Colin Strachan had no chance!! Goal for Hibernian!
54.43
David Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Brady.
59.31
Garry Elliott sees space and advances. Garry Elliott knocks the ball forward to Matt Collins. Matt Collins finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.14
Hibernian are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
65.55
Billy Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Thomson but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.53
Callum Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Varela. Fernando Varela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mike Finney.
72.28
Hibernian are easily keeping Peterhead at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
73.27
Matt Collins clumsily knocks into Jermaine Mason. The referee calls over Matt Collins and warns him to calm down! Jermaine Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.02
Garry Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer makes a simple pass to Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.50
Richard Strachan knocks the ball forward to Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.50
Billy Telfer threads the ball through to Scott Thomson. Scott Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.38
Callum Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Collins. Matt Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mike Finney.
89.48
David Brady passes the ball forward to Leonardo Herrera. Leonardo Herrera sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Herrera goes all the way! Leonardo Herrera shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
John Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Thomson. Scott Thomson goes all the way! Scott Thomson shoots from just inside the box. Colin Strachan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Scott Thomson of Hibernian
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
32.2%
43.7%
24.1%