Match Report


HibernianHibernian     Ross CountyRoss County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Miguael PlatiniM. Platini53
G
1
G
70Enrique SuarezE. Suarez
Gary HansenG. Hansen74
D
2
D
67Karim FernandesK. Fernandes
Gavin BoothG. Booth68
D
3
D
52Marino StaffolaniM. Staffolani
Reginald TorresR. Torres66
D
4
D
52Rafael MerinoR. Merino
Marcus VernazzaM. Vernazza72
M
5
M
72Stuart McCoistS. McCoist
Neil HendersonN. Henderson62
M
6captain
M
67Stephen JohnstoneS. Johnstone
Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson61
M
captain7
M
57John YoungJ. Young
David HendryD. Hendry60
M
8
M
53Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Stefan MoulijnS. Moulijn72
A
9
A
81Billy MortonB. Morton
Alberto HerreroA. Herrero70
A
10
A
57Kai LindemannK. Lindemann
Scott MorrisonS. Morrison54
A
11
A
56Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson
 
Stephen GoughS. Gough57
M
12
M
53Alex GemmellA. Gemmell
Stuart McNeillS. McNeill56
M
13
G
53Richard ElliottR. Elliott
Andy HendryA. Hendry55
D
14
D
51Paolo StewartP. Stewart

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Ross County. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hibernian and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.


0.00
Hibernian kick off and get the match underway!
2.32
Gary Hansen makes a probing pass to Marcus Vernazza. Marcus Vernazza sees Scott Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Morrison plays a one-two with Stefan Moulijn and rushes in on goal... Scott Morrison takes a shot at goal. Fantastic reactions from Marino Staffolani blocks the shot!
9.50
Stephen Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson shoots from 25 yards but somehow Miguael Platini manages to keep it out.
10.10
Gary Hansen passes the ball forward to Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero rushes past Rafael Merino! Alberto Herrero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.04
Stephen Johnstone takes it forward alone. Stephen Johnstone shoots from distance but Miguael Platini is on top of it.
18.29
Marino Staffolani hits a low pass to John Young. John Young flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Thomson controls it well on his chest. Duncan Thomson makes a probing pass to Billy Morton but he's offside!
21.19
Scott Bremner hits a low pass to Billy Morton. Billy Morton cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Billy Morton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Miguael Platini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.45
Gavin Booth makes a simple pass to Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Herrero but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.30
Reginald Torres flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Duncan Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Enrique Suarez.
27.46
Stuart McCoist catches David Hendry on the ankles. Stuart McCoist is warned by the referee! David Hendry runs off the knock.
30.34
Scott Bremner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Bremner plays a one-two with Billy Morton and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Scott Bremner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.39
Scott Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson plays a one-two with Kai Lindemann and rushes in on goal... Duncan Thomson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.23
With great vision, Karim Fernandes plays the ball forward to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Kai Lindemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Lindemann knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Billy Morton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Miguael Platini with no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
39.48
Stephen Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Billy Morton collects the pass. Billy Morton skips past Gavin Booth! Billy Morton strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
40.06
Showing composure, Duncan Ferguson laces a through ball forward to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Herrero but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Ross County kick off!
49.58
Gavin Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Vernazza. Marcus Vernazza passes the ball forward to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn whips in a cross ball towards Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Enrique Suarez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.17
Duncan Ferguson makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Ferguson tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
53.21
Reginald Torres advances with the ball. Reginald Torres chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero runs straight at the defence! Alberto Herrero shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
57.27
Scott Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.15
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Gough replacing Reginald Torres and Stuart McNeill replacing Duncan Ferguson .
63.33
Neil Henderson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Henderson runs straight at the defence! Neil Henderson rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Enrique Suarez. Excellent save.
65.14
Neil Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.44
Gary Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson threads the ball through to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
67.45
Gary Hansen knocks the ball forward to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Scott Morrison who brings the ball under control. Scott Morrison shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
72.32
Gavin Booth flicks a high pass forward. Stuart McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart McNeill knocks the ball forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
77.34
Hibernian have made a substitution with Andy Hendry replacing Stefan Moulijn .
79.30
Gavin Booth plays the ball forward to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson sees Andy Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Hendry shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
84.12
Marino Staffolani chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Billy Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Morton runs straight at the defence! Billy Morton shoots from just inside the box but Miguael Platini reads it well. Excellent keeping!
85.32
Stephen Johnstone makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Booth.
89.56
Stuart McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Andy Hendry controls it well on his chest. Andy Hendry shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
John Young hits a low pass to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Miguael Platini. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Ross County
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
9
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.6%
45.4%
Play Area
29.9%
44.3%
25.8%

Scorers
Billy Morton 21, 34
Scott Bremner 30
Duncan Thomson 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Morton of Ross County

Match Ratings
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)
7
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

1.Enrique Suarez (GK)
6
2.Karim Fernandes (DEF)
6
3.Marino Staffolani (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Merino (DEF)
6
5.Stuart McCoist (MID)
5
6.Stephen Johnstone (MID)
7
7.John Young (MID)
6
8.Scott Bremner (MID)goal scored
9
9.Billy Morton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Kai Lindemann (ATT)
7
11.Duncan Thomson (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Alex Gemmell (MID)
0
13.Richard Elliott (GK)
0
14.Paolo Stewart (DEF)
0