Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy NivenA. Niven66
G
1
G
68Stuart GoughS. Gough
Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn70
D
2
D
72Hauke RichterH. Richter
Giampietro MemmoG. Memmo55
D
3
D
68Guglielmo CirilloG. Cirillo
Steve Le SauxS. Le Saux53
D
4
D
66Kevin TelferK. Telfer
Alex YoungA. Young62
M
5
M
60Malte SchneiderM. Schneider
Jermaine LoweJ. Lowe59
M
6
M
59Alexandre FonsecaA. Fonseca
Francis LightfootF. Lightfoot58
M
7captain
M
51Alec StrachanA. Strachan
Garry MorrisonG. Morrison52
M
8
M
48Callum MatteoC. Matteo
Stuart JamesS. James69
A
9
A
68Carlo NicolettiC. Nicoletti
Jose LozanoJ. Lozano58
A
captain10
A
67Lamberto TaibiL. Taibi
Glynn GriffinG. Griffin57
A
11
A
67Colin ElliottC. Elliott
 
Alex McStayA. McStay52
M
12
G
67Stephane ZenoniS. Zenoni
Paul WhiteP. White52
M
13
G
63Dominic HopkinD. Hopkin
Simon ProctorS. Proctor50
D
14
D
63Alain AsuarA. Asuar

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Hibernian. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Elgin City and Hibernian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Booth.


0.00
The whistle blows and Elgin City kick off!
6.31
Francis Lightfoot knocks the ball forward to Stuart James. Stuart James shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Gough comfortably smothers it!
8.47
Alec Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Carlo Nicoletti. Carlo Nicoletti makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Steve Le Saux's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
9.24
Hauke Richter takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Malte Schneider. Malte Schneider makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Gavin Meiklejohn.
10.42
Gavin Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Lowe. Jermaine Lowe threads the ball through to Stuart James. Stuart James lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.12
Steve Le Saux knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Lowe. Jermaine Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.54
Malte Schneider decides to run forward with the ball. Malte Schneider kicks a strong pass forward to Carlo Nicoletti but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.46
Giampietro Memmo passes the ball forward to Jermaine Lowe. Jermaine Lowe threads a neat ball through to Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.33
Alexandre Fonseca passes the ball forward to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Elliott!
27.25
Gavin Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Jermaine Lowe. Jermaine Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano skips past Guglielmo Cirillo! Jose Lozano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
30.42
Alexandre Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Colin Elliott controls it well on his chest. Colin Elliott knocks the ball forward, putting Lamberto Taibi through on goal. Lamberto Taibi tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Andy Niven!
33.38
Francis Lightfoot runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francis Lightfoot whips in a cross ball towards Stuart James. With a superhuman jump, Stuart James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
39.23
Alex Young hits a low pass to Stuart James. Stuart James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.36
Giampietro Memmo threads a neat ball through to Alex Young. Alex Young threads the ball through to Stuart James. Stuart James lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
44.29
Alexandre Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Lamberto Taibi. Lamberto Taibi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giampietro Memmo.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Hibernian kick off!
47.23
Jose Lozano barges into Kevin Telfer. The referee calls over Jose Lozano and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Telfer runs off the knock.
49.12
Jose Lozano hacks Hauke Richter from behind! Jose Lozano is warned by the referee! Hauke Richter gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.13
Kevin Telfer threads the ball through to Alexandre Fonseca. Alexandre Fonseca makes a simple pass to Lamberto Taibi. Lamberto Taibi shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.20
Alec Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Carlo Nicoletti controls it well on his chest. Carlo Nicoletti knocks the ball forward to Colin Elliott but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.06
Elgin City have made a substitution with Alex McStay replacing Glynn Griffin .
63.05
Alec Strachan catches Alex Young on the ankles. The referee calls over Alec Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Alex Young runs off the knock.
67.05
Hauke Richter knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Fonseca. Alexandre Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Lamberto Taibi. Lamberto Taibi shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.33
Steve Le Saux barges into Carlo Nicoletti. The referee calls over Steve Le Saux and shows him a yellow card! Carlo Nicoletti runs off the knock.
77.53
Elgin City have made a substitution with Paul White replacing Garry Morrison and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stephane Zenoni replacing Lamberto Taibi and Dominic Hopkin replacing Callum Matteo .
78.61
Giampietro Memmo barges into Carlo Nicoletti. Giampietro Memmo is given a warning by the referee! Carlo Nicoletti stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.24
Francis Lightfoot clumsily knocks into Alec Strachan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.14
Giampietro Memmo clumsily knocks into Colin Elliott. Giampietro Memmo is given another warning by the referee! Colin Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.19
Francis Lightfoot surges forward with the ball. Francis Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.06
Francis Lightfoot knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart James. Stuart James shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
85.50
Alexandre Fonseca catches Jermaine Lowe on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jermaine Lowe stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.50
Dominic Hopkin passes the ball forward to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
89.48
Francis Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Paul White. Paul White plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Lozano and advances towards the goal... Paul White takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

Hibernian
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
6
2
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
29.6%
43.7%
26.8%

Scorers
Colin Elliott 21

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

Match Ratings
1.Andy Niven (GK)
6
2.Gavin Meiklejohn (DEF)
8
3.Giampietro Memmo (DEF)
6
4.Steve Le Saux (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Alex Young (MID)
6
6.Jermaine Lowe (MID)
7
7.Francis Lightfoot (MID)yellow card
7
8.Garry Morrison (MID)
6
9.Stuart James (ATT)
7
10.Jose Lozano (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Glynn Griffin (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex McStay (MID)
6
13.Paul White (MID)
6
14.Simon Proctor (DEF)
0

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