Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Montrose. A crowd of 4,254 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Hibernian kick off and get the first half underway!
4.22
Gary Gemmill makes a probing pass to Jean-Claude Cazarelli. Jean-Claude Cazarelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.24
Billy Mcinnes brings the ball forward. Billy Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards. Gavin McNeill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.48
Dominic Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Claude Cazarelli but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.51
Garry Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Garry Booth. Garry Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.54
Garry Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Garry Booth but he's offside!
28.56
Billy Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Booth. Garry Booth tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.36
Gary McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.50
Don Inglis catches Garry Meiklejohn on the ankles. The referee calls over Don Inglis and warns him to calm down! Garry Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.40
Aboubacar Assadourian knocks the ball forward to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison passes the ball forward to Paul Gough. Paul Gough tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Paul Mcinnes.
45.00
Gary McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Montrose kicking off!
47.32
Hibernian are easily keeping Montrose at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
49.16
Aboubacar Assadourian lofts the ball long. Richard Morton shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Paul Mcinnes manages to gather it comfortably.
51.32
Dominic Hendry passes the ball forward to Neil Collins. Neil Collins threads the ball through to Jean-Claude Cazarelli. Jean-Claude Cazarelli lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
55.01
Gary McGrory knocks the ball forward to Paul Gough. Paul Gough shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.02
Dominic Hendry knocks the ball forward to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.56
Gary Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Morton. Richard Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.33
Billy Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Cazarelli. Jean-Claude Cazarelli shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gavin McNeill manages to keep it out.
71.12
Colin Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Paul Gough. Paul Gough whips in a cross ball towards Richard Morton. Richard Morton directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.55
Dominic Hendry threads the ball through to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Booth. Garry Booth powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
84.22
Garry Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Cazarelli. Jean-Claude Cazarelli lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
87.37
Hibernian are easily keeping Montrose at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
Hibernian are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Billy Mcinnes of Hibernian
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
26.3%
46.1%
27.6%

Scorers