Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play Hibernian in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian start the match!
2.06
0-1Craig Mason knocks the ball forward to John Burley. John Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.39
Craig Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Jahn. Linus Jahn darts forward. Linus Jahn shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.39
0-2Darren Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Johnstone. Billy Johnstone shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.53
0-2Craig Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Jahn. Linus Jahn flicks a high ball forward to Zerbini Capecchi who takes it down. Zerbini Capecchi threads the ball through to Neil McNeill but he's offside!
22.14
John Hansen makes a run forward as Marc Wilson takes the throw-in. John Hansen skillfully chests the ball down. John Hansen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Madrid. Gabriel Madrid connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
24.55
Linus Jahn knocks the ball forward to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill skips past Garry Mcallister! Neil McNeill tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.23
Craig Mason sees John Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Burley makes a beautiful solo run. John Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Zerbini Capecchi but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.54
John Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill plays a scrappy one-two with Samuel Tavares and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil McNeill shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.51
Linus Jahn makes a probing pass to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill shoots from outside the area. Alex Dalglish is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
38.20
0-5John Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares plays a quick one-two with Zerbini Capecchi and rushes in on goal... Samuel Tavares shoots from just inside the box but it is deflected wide by Dominic Collins.
39.15
0-5Corner kick to Hibernian. John Burley plays it out to the edge of the box. Kevin Matteo rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.13
John Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill makes a probing pass to Samuel Tavares but he's offside!
45.00
Craig Mason gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Samuel Tavares threads the ball through to Leonardo Hierro but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian have changed their lineup with Craig Elliott replacing Scott McNeill. The Hibernian players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Hibernian kicking off!
47.09
John Burley flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Tavares who takes it down. Samuel Tavares shoots from distance but it flies wide!
49.54
Darren Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Manfred Faber holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manfred Faber finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.47
0-5John Burley sees space and advances. John Burley edges inside the box! John Burley rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alex Dalglish smothers it!
61.45
Craig Elliott sees space and advances. Craig Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.07
John Burley flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Tavares who brings the ball under control. Samuel Tavares makes a simple pass, allowing Neil McNeill to run into the box. Neil McNeill tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Alex Dalglish.
64.24
0-5It's a corner kick. John Burley kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Billy Johnstone reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
66.28
0-5Manfred Faber comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Matteo. The referee brings Manfred Faber to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.26
Alex Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to John Burley who brings the ball under control. John Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares rushes past Daniel Gallagher! Samuel Tavares comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.33
John Burley makes a simple pass to Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares advances inside the box! Samuel Tavares tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
77.52
0-6Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gallacher replacing Zerbini Capecchi and Duncan Burley replacing Samuel Tavares .
78.59
John Burley makes an attacking run forward. John Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McNeill but he's offside!
79.53
John Burley plays the ball forward to Kevin Gallacher. Kevin Gallacher skips past Daniel Gallagher! Kevin Gallacher muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
81.45
Garry Mcallister hacks Duncan Burley from behind! The referee warns Garry Mcallister to calm down! Duncan Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.04
Garry Hendry threads the ball through to Billy Johnstone. Billy Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with Gabriel Madrid and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Billy Johnstone provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
85.58
Kevin Matteo flicks a high pass forward. John Burley comfortably collects the pass. John Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
87.19
Marc Wilson laces a weighted ball forward to Gabriel Madrid. Gabriel Madrid knocks the ball to his team mate, Manfred Faber. Manfred Faber shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
89.46
Craig Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Jahn. Linus Jahn threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Leonardo Hierro provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Samuel Tavares 2, 67 Linus Jahn 8 Neil McNeill 25, 29, 34 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alex Dalglish (GK)
6
2. Dominic Collins (DEF)
6
3. Garry Mcallister (DEF)
5
4. Daniel Gallagher (DEF)
6
5. Darren Lawrence (MID)
6
6. John Hansen (MID)
6
7. Garry Hendry (MID)
6
8. Marc Wilson (MID)
6
9. Gabriel Madrid (ATT)
6
10. Manfred Faber (ATT)
5
11. Billy Johnstone (ATT)
6
12. Phil Thomson (DEF)
0
13. Nenad Memin (MID)
0
14. Moustapha Fertout (ATT)
0
1. Dominic Rae (GK)
6
2. Kevin Matteo (DEF)
6
3. Craig Mason (DEF)
6
4. Scott McNeill (DEF)
6
5. Alex Ritchie (DEF)
6
6. Linus Jahn (MID)
8
7. John Burley (MID)
8
8. Samuel Tavares (ATT)
8
9. Zerbini Capecchi (ATT)
6
10. Leonardo Hierro (ATT)
6
11. Neil McNeill (ATT)
9
12. Craig Elliott (MID)
6
13. Duncan Burley (GK)
6
14. Kevin Gallacher (MID)
6