Match Report


HibernianHibernian     DumbartonDumbarton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart GoughS. Gough68
G
1captain
G
62Billy LiddellB. Liddell
Hauke RichterH. Richter72
D
2
D
71Dominic WhiteD. White
Guglielmo CirilloG. Cirillo68
D
3
D
71Reinder MonteiroR. Monteiro
Kevin TelferK. Telfer66
D
4
D
66Kevin StrachanK. Strachan
Malte SchneiderM. Schneider60
M
5
D
61Andy ElliottA. Elliott
Alexandre FonsecaA. Fonseca59
M
6
M
70Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Alec StrachanA. Strachan51
M
captain7
M
70Scott HendryS. Hendry
Callum MatteoC. Matteo47
M
8
A
75Paul McNeillP. McNeill
Carlo NicolettiC. Nicoletti68
A
9
A
58Don TelferD. Telfer
Lamberto TaibiL. Taibi67
A
10
A
58Neil MatteoN. Matteo
Colin ElliottC. Elliott67
A
11
A
44Scott JamesS. James
 
Stephane ZenoniS. Zenoni67
G
12
M
68Gary McCoistG. McCoist
Dominic HopkinD. Hopkin63
G
13
M
62Julian CarmonaJ. Carmona
Alain AsuarA. Asuar63
D
14
G
60Matthias FreundM. Freund

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 9,606 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Gallacher.


0.00
Dumbarton kick off and get the match underway!
3.53
Dominic White flicks a high pass forward to Scott Hendry who brings the ball under control. Scott Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.49
Richard Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.17
Hauke Richter makes a simple pass to Malte Schneider. Malte Schneider darts forward. Malte Schneider cuts inside the box! Malte Schneider shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.37
Hauke Richter hacks Neil Matteo from behind! Hauke Richter is warned by the referee! Neil Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.51
Scott Hendry surges forward with the ball. Scott Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Don Telfer. With a superhuman jump, Don Telfer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Stuart Gough manages to gather it.
15.01
Alexandre Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Taibi. Lamberto Taibi shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Billy Liddell.
21.49
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.46
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.48
Richard Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Paul McNeill who takes it down. Paul McNeill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
32.02
Richard Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Don Telfer. Don Telfer makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Stuart Gough.
33.51
Scott Hendry takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Stuart Gough drops low and scoops up the ball.
34.58
Scott Hendry hacks Alec Strachan from behind! The referee brings Scott Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.27
Scott Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.41
Andy Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Scott Hendry who brings the ball under control. Scott Hendry plays the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James whips in a cross ball towards Don Telfer. Don Telfer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hibernian kick off the second half!
51.45
Guglielmo Cirillo flicks a high pass forward. Alec Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Strachan makes a simple pass to Lamberto Taibi. Lamberto Taibi plays a one-two with Colin Elliott and advances towards the goal... Lamberto Taibi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Dominic White happens to be in the right place to block it.
53.02
Malte Schneider flicks a high ball forward to Lamberto Taibi who takes it down. Lamberto Taibi shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.42
Callum Matteo makes a simple pass to Lamberto Taibi. Lamberto Taibi shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
55.51
Scott Hendry laces a weighted ball forward to Scott James. Scott James lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo powers a header at goal. Neil Matteo scores for Dumbarton!!
60.19
Hibernian have made a substitution with Alain Asuar replacing Malte Schneider .
63.17
Alexandre Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Carlo Nicoletti collects the pass. Carlo Nicoletti finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
66.07
Hauke Richter kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan threads a neat ball through to Lamberto Taibi. Lamberto Taibi shoots from long range. Billy Liddell gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
71.03
With some swift thinking, Richard Henderson plays the ball forward to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gough who gathers it comfortably.
72.28
Kevin Strachan makes a strong solo run forward. With some swift thinking, Kevin Strachan plays the ball forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.52
Scott Hendry knocks the ball forward to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill shoots from distance. Stuart Gough gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
77.16
Guglielmo Cirillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Fonseca. Alexandre Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Carlo Nicoletti. Carlo Nicoletti lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Billy Liddell manages to gather it effortlessly.
78.55
Hauke Richter flicks a high pass forward. Alec Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Strachan makes a simple pass to Lamberto Taibi. Lamberto Taibi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
85.24
Alexandre Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Carlo Nicoletti controls it well on his chest. Carlo Nicoletti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Billy Liddell.
90.00
Hauke Richter flicks a high pass forward. Alec Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Strachan knocks the ball forward to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Lamberto Taibi and advances towards the goal... Colin Elliott shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Dumbarton
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
28.6%
44%
27.4%

Scorers
Neil Matteo 56

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Matteo of Dumbarton

Match Ratings
1.Stuart Gough (GK)
8
2.Hauke Richter (DEF)
7
3.Guglielmo Cirillo (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Telfer (DEF)
7
5.Malte Schneider (MID)
7
6.Alexandre Fonseca (MID)
7
7.Alec Strachan (MID)
7
8.Callum Matteo (MID)
6
9.Carlo Nicoletti (ATT)
6
10.Lamberto Taibi (ATT)
7
11.Colin Elliott (ATT)
6
 
12.Stephane Zenoni (GK)
0
13.Dominic Hopkin (GK)
0
14.Alain Asuar (DEF)
6

1.Billy Liddell (GK)
9
2.Dominic White (DEF)
6
3.Reinder Monteiro (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Strachan (DEF)
7
5.Andy Elliott (DEF)
6
6.Richard Henderson (MID)
8
7.Scott Hendry (MID)
8
8.Paul McNeill (ATT)
7
9.Don Telfer (ATT)
6
10.Neil Matteo (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Scott James (ATT)
7
 
12.Gary McCoist (MID)
0
13.Julian Carmona (MID)
0
14.Matthias Freund (GK)
0