Match Report
| St Mirren | St Mirren |  |  | Hibernian | Hibernian | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hannes Arendt | H. Arendt |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 |  | Miguael Platini | M. Platini | |||||||||
| Neil McGrory | N. McGrory |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | |||||||||
| Victor Ciechelsi | V. Ciechelsi | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Gavin Booth | G. Booth | |||||||||
| Tiago Semedo | T. Semedo |  | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 |  | Reginald Torres | R. Torres | |||||||||
| Thomas Jaschke | T. Jaschke | | 56 | D | | 5 | | M | 72 |  | Marcus Vernazza | M. Vernazza | |||||||||
| Sylvain Richards | S. Richards | | 67 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Neil Henderson | N. Henderson | ||||||||
| Victor Abidal | V. Abidal | | 67 | M | | 7 | | | M | 61 | | Duncan Ferguson | D. Ferguson | ||||||||
| Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry | | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | David Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Stephen McNeill | S. McNeill | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 |  | Stefan Moulijn | S. Moulijn | |||||||||
| Kevin James | K. James | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 |  | Alberto Herrero | A. Herrero | |||||||||
| Oliver Schrader | O. Schrader | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Scott Morrison | S. Morrison | |||||||||
| William Rouxel | W. Rouxel | | 60 | M | | 12 | | M | 57 | | Stephen Gough | S. Gough | |||||||||
| Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | | 54 | D | | 13 | | M | 56 | | Stuart McNeill | S. McNeill | |||||||||
| Paul Law | P. Law | | 53 | M | | 14 | | D | 55 | | Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 8,748 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dickov.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hibernian kicking off!
2.23
0-0Gavin Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.52
0-0Sylvain Richards threads a neat ball through to Kevin James. Kevin James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Reginald Torres.
9.41
Victor Ciechelsi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards makes a probing pass to Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguael Platini who gathers it comfortably.
10.49
Marcus Vernazza decides to run forward with the ball. Marcus Vernazza shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
14.18
0-0Duncan Ferguson threads the ball through to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero rushes past Thomas Jaschke! Tiago Semedo clumsily knocks into Alberto Herrero. Penalty not given!!
20.06
Victor Abidal flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Hansen.
24.17
Marcus Vernazza sees a break and surges forward. Marcus Vernazza whips in a cross ball towards Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.30
Marcus Vernazza advances with the ball. Marcus Vernazza finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.55
0-0Neil Henderson makes a probing pass to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Hannes Arendt manages to keep it out.
33.09
0-0Oliver Schrader barges into Gavin Booth. Oliver Schrader is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.27
Seeing Duncan Ferguson's attacking run, Neil Henderson quickly throws the ball into his path. Duncan Ferguson passes the ball forward to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
40.56
0-1David Hendry threads a neat ball through to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn whips in a cross ball towards Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Gavin Booth makes a simple pass to Neil Henderson. With great vision, Neil Henderson plays the ball forward to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Hannes Arendt. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren kick off!
49.26
Marcus Vernazza passes the ball forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.55
0-1David Hendry barges into Sylvain Richards. David Hendry is shown the yellow card! Sylvain Richards stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.58
Gary Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.28
Duncan Ferguson sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.43
Victor Abidal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill shoots from 20 yards. Miguael Platini effortlessly gets down and covers it.
60.37
0-2Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Gough replacing Reginald Torres and Stuart McNeill replacing Duncan Ferguson .
61.41
Gavin Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart McNeill. Stuart McNeill threads a neat ball through to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.29
0-3Victor Abidal flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Schrader collects the pass. Oliver Schrader whips in a cross ball towards Kevin James. Gary Hansen barges into Kevin James. Kevin James appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
71.31
Victor Ciechelsi flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Hendry who brings the ball under control. Gavin Hendry makes a probing pass to Oliver Schrader. Oliver Schrader hits a low pass to Stephen McNeill. Gary Hansen clumsily knocks into Stephen McNeill. Penalty not given!!
73.59
Stuart McNeill hits a low pass to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.35
Hibernian have made a substitution with Andy Hendry replacing Stefan Moulijn .
78.45
Neil McGrory takes it forward alone. Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Kevin James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Gough.
84.37
Stuart McNeill darts forward. Stuart McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Neil Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.6%
63.4%
Play Area
32.4%
45.1%
22.5%
Scorers
| Scott Morrison 41, 61 Stefan Moulijn 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Morrison of Hibernian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hannes Arendt (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Neil McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Ciechelsi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Jaschke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Richards (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Victor Abidal (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gavin Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen McNeill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oliver Schrader (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | William Rouxel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Dickov (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Law (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Miguael Platini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Reginald Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcus Vernazza (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Neil Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Ferguson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | David Hendry (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Stefan Moulijn (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alberto Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott Morrison (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Stephen Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Andy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |