Match Report


HibernianHibernian     Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Miguael PlatiniM. Platini53
G
1
G
64Alberto CamposA. Campos
Gary HansenG. Hansen74
D
2
D
58Gary HopkinG. Hopkin
Gavin BoothG. Booth68
D
3
D
57Don HutchisonD. Hutchison
Reginald TorresR. Torres66
D
4
D
54Dominic MasonD. Mason
Marcus VernazzaM. Vernazza72
M
5
D
53Neil HendryN. Hendry
Neil HendersonN. Henderson62
M
6
M
67Scott McNeillS. McNeill
Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson61
M
captain7
M
59Colin DickovC. Dickov
David HendryD. Hendry60
M
8
M
57Ian CarragherI. Carragher
Stefan MoulijnS. Moulijn72
A
9captain
M
56Neil BoothN. Booth
Alberto HerreroA. Herrero70
A
10
A
59Joos SeedorfJ. Seedorf
Scott MorrisonS. Morrison54
A
11
A
57Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone
 
Stephen GoughS. Gough57
M
12
G
62Gary GemmellG. Gemmell
Stuart McNeillS. McNeill56
M
13
A
55Vasco LimaV. Lima
Andy HendryA. Hendry55
D
14
A
53Garry McGroryG. McGrory

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 9,569 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Mcinnes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian kick off!
2.25
Neil Booth hacks Marcus Vernazza from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcus Vernazza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.09
David Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero finds some space and shoots from distance but Alberto Campos is on top of it.
8.52
Gary Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Hendry. David Hendry knocks the ball forward to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alberto Campos.
10.51
Neil Henderson takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Don Hutchison.
14.50
Reginald Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Superb reactions from Alberto Campos. What a save!
21.51
Dominic Mason comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Ferguson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.59
David Hendry makes a simple pass to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
26.01
Ian Carragher knocks the ball to his team mate, Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Miguael Platini with no chance!! Goal for Forfar Athletic!
30.08
Neil Henderson sees a break and surges forward. Neil Henderson shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Campos effortlessly smothers it!
33.10
Ian Carragher flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Johnstone who takes it down. Stuart Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Hansen.
34.38
Marcus Vernazza makes a probing pass to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!! That brings them back into the game!
38.54
Neil Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Herrero who takes it down. Alberto Herrero shoots from 25 yards. Alberto Herrero scores for Hibernian!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Forfar Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Forfar Athletic kick off the second half!
48.29
Scott McNeill makes an attacking run forward. Scott McNeill shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.21
Colin Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Johnstone collects the pass. Stuart Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.35
David Hendry makes a simple pass to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.04
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Gough replacing Reginald Torres and Stuart McNeill replacing Duncan Ferguson .Forfar Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.12
Gary Hansen threads a neat ball through to David Hendry. David Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Herrero who takes it down. Alberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.41
Gary Hansen hits a long diagonal ball forward. Scott Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.30
Colin Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joos Seedorf but he's offside!
66.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Stuart McNeill plays the ball forward to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Campos smothers it!
69.03
Gavin Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Vernazza. Marcus Vernazza makes a probing pass to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.45
Stuart McNeill takes a long throw-in. Neil Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Herrero who takes it down. Alberto Herrero tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.42
Hibernian have made a substitution with Andy Hendry replacing Stefan Moulijn .
79.42
Neil Hendry barges into Alberto Herrero. Neil Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Herrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.44
Neil Henderson makes a simple pass to Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Alberto Campos!
85.34
Stuart McNeill threads a neat ball through to Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Forfar Athletic
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.7%
27.3%
Play Area
22.7%
47%
30.3%

Scorers
Stefan Moulijn 34
Alberto Herrero 39, 71
Stuart Johnstone 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Herrero of Hibernian

Match Ratings
1.Miguael Platini (GK)
6
2.Gary Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Booth (DEF)
6
4.Reginald Torres (DEF)
6
5.Marcus Vernazza (MID)
6
6.Neil Henderson (MID)
8
7.Duncan Ferguson (MID)
6
8.David Hendry (MID)
6
9.Stefan Moulijn (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alberto Herrero (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Scott Morrison (ATT)
6
 
12.Stephen Gough (MID)
6
13.Stuart McNeill (MID)
6
14.Andy Hendry (DEF)
6

1.Alberto Campos (GK)
8
2.Gary Hopkin (DEF)
6
3.Don Hutchison (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Mason (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Neil Hendry (DEF)
5
6.Scott McNeill (MID)
6
7.Colin Dickov (MID)
6
8.Ian Carragher (MID)
6
9.Neil Booth (MID)yellow card
5
10.Joos Seedorf (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Gary Gemmell (GK)
0
13.Vasco Lima (ATT)
0
14.Garry McGrory (ATT)
0