Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 19,261 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both St. Johnstone and Hibernian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Booth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both St. Johnstone and Hibernian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Booth.
0.00
0-0Hibernian kick off the first half!
2.17
0-0Duncan McStay threads the ball through to Andy Mason. Andy Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.54
0-0Cataldo Beghetto flicks the ball to his team mate, Filippo Adani. Filippo Adani sees a break and surges forward. Filippo Adani shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.14
0-1David McCoist sees a break and surges forward. David McCoist runs straight at the opposition's defence. David McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
14.06
0-1Teddy Beckham makes a probing pass to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott edges inside the box! Colin Elliott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
22.23
Paul Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson threads the ball through to Andy Mason. Andy Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.26
Filippo Adani darts forward. Filippo Adani controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Colin Elliott through on goal. Colin Elliott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.50
David McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Beckham who brings the ball under control. Teddy Beckham makes a probing pass to Mario Van Der Doelen. Mario Van Der Doelen flicks a high pass forward. Lamberto Taibi controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Lamberto Taibi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.52
Duncan McStay flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hendry controls it well on his chest. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off the second half!
57.09
With a delightful solo run, Dominic Ferguson stretches the opposition's defence. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bertrand Bogaczyk who gathers it comfortably.
59.32
Teddy Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Van Der Doelen. Mario Van Der Doelen shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.18
1-2Hibernian have made a substitution with Carlo Nicoletti replacing Colin Elliott .
61.22
Teddy Beckham threads the ball through to Lamberto Taibi. Lamberto Taibi shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lamberto Taibi!
65.06
Teddy Beckham knocks the ball forward to Carlo Nicoletti. Carlo Nicoletti shoots from outside the area. It's there!! John James has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.47
Colin Gallacher passes the ball forward to Andy Mason. Andy Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alain Asuar.
73.56
Paul Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Colin Gallacher who takes it down. Colin Gallacher makes a probing pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Duncan McStay threads the ball through to Andy Mason. Andy Mason shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
32.3%
43.5%
24.2%
Scorers
| Colin Hendry 22 | Colin Elliott 9, 39 Lamberto Taibi 61 Carlo Nicoletti 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Elliott of Hibernian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John James (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frits Kromkamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marc Spengler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Hendry (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Andy Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy Hopkin (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Yuri Ferraresi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Niven (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bertrand Bogaczyk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alain Asuar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David McCoist (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Cataldo Beghetto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cesar Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Filippo Adani (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Frederico Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Teddy Beckham (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Colin Elliott (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Mario Van Der Doelen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lamberto Taibi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Gavin Burley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec Strachan (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlo Nicoletti (ATT) | | 7 |