Match Report


StranraerStranraer     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy GreigB. Greig69
G
1
G
68Stuart GoughS. Gough
Billy GemmillB. Gemmill69
D
2
D
72Hauke RichterH. Richter
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory59
D
captain3
D
68Guglielmo CirilloG. Cirillo
Andy CollinsA. Collins57
D
4
D
66Kevin TelferK. Telfer
John CampbellJ. Campbell61
M
5
M
60Malte SchneiderM. Schneider
John GallacherJ. Gallacher54
M
6
M
59Alexandre FonsecaA. Fonseca
Nelson HellemonsN. Hellemons53
M
7captain
M
51Alec StrachanA. Strachan
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith52
M
8
M
48Callum MatteoC. Matteo
Dominic McallisterD. Mcallister58
A
9
A
68Carlo NicolettiC. Nicoletti
Paul McNeillP. McNeill57
A
10
A
67Lamberto TaibiL. Taibi
Colin HutchisonC. Hutchison53
A
11
A
67Colin ElliottC. Elliott
 
Craig HendryC. Hendry56
D
12
G
67Stephane ZenoniS. Zenoni
Eric BusseE. Busse55
G
13
G
63Dominic HopkinD. Hopkin
Martin EngelsM. Engels52
D
14
D
63Alain AsuarA. Asuar

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 9,883 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stranraer and Hibernian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Erik Bakboord.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian get the match underway!
2.18
Callum Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott sees Lamberto Taibi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Lamberto Taibi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Billy Greig reads it well. Good save!
3.14
Kevin McGrory catches Alexandre Fonseca on the ankles. Kevin McGrory is shown the yellow card! Alexandre Fonseca runs off the knock.
9.22
Alec Strachan sees Carlo Nicoletti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlo Nicoletti shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hibernian are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
10.12
Malte Schneider passes the ball forward to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Carlo Nicoletti and stumbles forward towards the goal... Colin Elliott tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Billy Greig effortlessly smothers it!
18.34
Hauke Richter hacks Dominic Mcallister from behind! The referee calls over Hauke Richter and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Mcallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.05
Kevin Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Alec Strachan controls it well on his chest. Alec Strachan passes the ball forward to Lamberto Taibi. Lamberto Taibi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.48
Billy Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
28.25
Alec Strachan makes a simple pass to Lamberto Taibi. Lamberto Taibi knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Billy Greig. What a save!
30.36
Hauke Richter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan passes the ball forward to Carlo Nicoletti. Carlo Nicoletti advances inside the box! Carlo Nicoletti muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Billy Greig has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.09
Kevin Telfer hits a low pass to Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Billy Greig is on top of it.
38.11
Without breaking stride, Kevin Telfer plays the ball forward to Callum Matteo. Callum Matteo brings the ball forward. Callum Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
39.09
John Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance. Stuart Gough gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer kick off!
51.44
Showing composure, Nelson Hellemons laces a weighted ball forward to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.02
Alec Strachan threads the ball through to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Colin Elliott provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.41
Alexandre Fonseca plays the ball forward to Carlo Nicoletti. Carlo Nicoletti threads the ball through into the box. Colin Elliott tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
62.41
Hibernian appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
66.35
John Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hutchison. Colin Hutchison shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.32
Hibernian are dictating the run of play here today.
73.31
John Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort. Stuart Gough gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
75.48
Matt Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Paul McNeill provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.26
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stephane Zenoni replacing Lamberto Taibi and Dominic Hopkin replacing Callum Matteo .
81.33
Kevin McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Hellemons. Nelson Hellemons flicks a high ball forward to Colin Hutchison who takes it down. Colin Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.01
Kevin McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Hellemons. Nelson Hellemons makes a probing pass to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill shoots from long range but Stuart Gough is on top of his game. Good keeping!
84.35
Alexandre Fonseca clumsily knocks into Paul McNeill. Alexandre Fonseca is shown the yellow card! Paul McNeill stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.41
Matt Naysmith hits a low pass to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Stranraer

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

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
24.7%
46.6%
28.8%

Scorers
Carlo Nicoletti 30
Colin Elliott 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Elliott of Hibernian

Match Ratings
1.Billy Greig (GK)
7
2.Billy Gemmill (DEF)
6
3.Kevin McGrory (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Andy Collins (DEF)
6
5.John Campbell (MID)
6
6.John Gallacher (MID)
6
7.Nelson Hellemons (MID)
7
8.Matt Naysmith (MID)
6
9.Dominic Mcallister (ATT)
6
10.Paul McNeill (ATT)
6
11.Colin Hutchison (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Hendry (DEF)
0
13.Eric Busse (GK)
0
14.Martin Engels (DEF)
0

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