Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 9,444 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Berwick Rangers and Hibernian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Mason.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Berwick Rangers and Hibernian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Mason.
0.00
0-0Berwick Rangers kick off!
4.41
0-0Chris James catches Gavin Booth on the ankles. Chris James is shown the yellow card! Gavin Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.40
0-0Reginald Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Vernazza. Marcus Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.47
0-0Craig Young makes a simple pass to Chris James. Chris James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.02
1-0Enrique Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis sees David Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Miguael Platini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.50
1-0Duncan Ferguson plays the ball forward to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Romero P. Marcelino gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
21.42
Enrique Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Dodd. Wes Dodd knocks the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. Miguael Platini easily gets down and covers it.
27.47
Enrique Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris James. Chris James knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.58
Guy Zaidan flicks a high ball forward to Wes Dodd who takes it down. Wes Dodd decides to run forward with the ball. Wes Dodd finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
34.03
Gavin Booth sees Duncan Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Ferguson brings the ball forward. Duncan Ferguson shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.02
1-0Duncan Ferguson makes a simple pass to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero knocks the ball forward to Stefan Moulijn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.18
David Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
40.37
Wes Dodd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Chris James. Chris James powers a header at goal but Miguael Platini is on top of it.
44.50
Enrique Ferrer sees Wes Dodd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Chris James collects the pass. Chris James knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Miguael Platini with no chance!! Goal for Berwick Rangers!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hibernian kick off and get the second half underway!
47.37
Wes Dodd surges forward with the ball. Wes Dodd whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Miguael Platini gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
48.23
Marcus Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Moulijn controls it well on his chest. Stefan Moulijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guy Zaidan.
49.25
Gary Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Neil Henderson controls it well on his chest. Neil Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
51.35
Reginald Torres brings the ball forward. Reginald Torres plays the ball forward to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Romero P. Marcelino is on top of it.
60.49
2-0Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Gough replacing Reginald Torres and Stuart McNeill replacing Duncan Ferguson .
65.52
With great vision, Craig Young plays the ball forward to Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck knocks in a cross ball towards Chris James. Chris James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Miguael Platini manages to gather it.
66.29
Gary Hansen threads the ball through to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson hits a low pass to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.05
Colin Inglis makes a simple pass to David Mason. David Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Chris James. Chris James gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
73.40
Colin Inglis flicks a high pass forward. David Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Mason shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.46
Hibernian have made a substitution with Andy Hendry replacing Stefan Moulijn .
78.52
Neil Henderson barges into Colin Inglis. Neil Henderson is shown the yellow card! Colin Inglis runs off the knock.
79.17
3-0Guy Zaidan comes in with a late challenge on Andy Hendry. The referee calls over Guy Zaidan and warns him to calm down! Andy Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.20
Stuart McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guy Zaidan.
89.19
Neil Henderson makes a simple pass to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Marcelino who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
28.8%
42.5%
28.8%
Scorers
| Abubakari Vandenbroeck 12 David Mason 45, 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Mason of Berwick Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Romero P. Marcelino (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guy Zaidan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Enrique Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gaspar Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Komian Ferron (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wes Dodd (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Colin Inglis (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Mason (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Abubakari Vandenbroeck (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Chris James (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Richard Gemmell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michele Moro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Booth (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Miguael Platini (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Reginald Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcus Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Henderson (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Duncan Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Moulijn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stephen Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Andy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |