Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 4,552 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Souness.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Souness.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off and get the match underway!
4.16
0-0Garry McCoist advances with the ball. Garry McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Glass but he's offside!
6.18
0-0Scott Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Valente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Paulo Valente plays the ball forward to Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò makes a simple pass, allowing Jean Francois Peyrlade to run into the box. Jean Francois Peyrlade side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Alan Williamson easily gets down and covers it.
8.29
0-0Paulo Valente hits a low pass to Garry Souness. Garry Souness controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.36
0-0Scott Gallacher clumsily knocks into Alex Glass. The referee calls over Scott Gallacher and shows him a yellow card! Alex Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.38
Paulo Valente threads the ball through to Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò edges inside the box! Cataldo Ardigò cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.46
Garry McCoist plays the ball forward to Alex Glass. Alex Glass makes a probing pass to John Strachan but he's offside!
22.36
0-0Showing composure, Scott Gallacher plays the ball forward to Brian Deane. Showing composure, Brian Deane plays the ball forward to Garry Souness. Garry Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Paul Dalglish's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
23.52
0-0Brian Deane takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Paul Dalglish gets to the ball and clears it up field.
24.30
Billy Hopkin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Billy Hopkin plays a one-two with Cataldo Ardigò and advances towards the goal... Billy Hopkin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alan Williamson gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
32.54
Paulo Valente knocks the ball forward to Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò whips in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
33.45
Gary McNeill makes a simple pass to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist threads a neat ball through to John Strachan. John Strachan edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from John Strachan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
34.37
Stuart Mcallister sees Alex Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Glass shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
36.00
Paulo Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
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. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inverness Caledonian Thistle players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hibernian kick off and get the second half underway!
49.47
Billy Hopkin brings the ball forward. Billy Hopkin shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.25
With great vision, Brian Deane plays the ball forward to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade advances inside the box! Jean Francois Peyrlade takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
53.05
Paulo Valente surges forward with the ball. Paulo Valente shoots from 25 yards but Alan Williamson reads it well. Great save!
55.01
Paulo Valente passes the ball forward to Garry Souness. Garry Souness skips past Gary McNeill! Garry Souness shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
63.19
0-1Andy McNeill threads a neat ball through to Artur Andrade. Artur Andrade sees a break and surges forward. Artur Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Souness. Garry Souness directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.36
Gary McNeill passes the ball forward to Mervin Murrin. Mervin Murrin passes the ball forward to Alex Glass. Alex Glass shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.45
Scott Gallacher makes a simple pass to Paulo Valente. Paulo Valente threads the ball through to Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò whips in a cross ball towards Garry Souness. Garry Souness beats his man to it with a header but Alan Williamson reads it well. Fabulous save!
84.17
Artur Andrade advances with the ball. Artur Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness but the linesman indicates offside!
87.26
Billy Hopkin hits a low pass to Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
0-1Artur Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Souness of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alan Williamson (GK)
7
2. Alec Liddell (DEF)
6
3. Gary McNeill (DEF)
6
4. Alex Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5. Paul Dalglish (DEF)
6
6. Mervin Murrin (MID)
6
7. Stuart Mcallister (MID)
6
8. Garry McCoist (MID)
6
9. Billy McNeill (ATT)
6
10. Alex Glass (ATT)
6
11. John Strachan (ATT)
6
12. Stuart Niven (DEF)
0
13. Paul Collins (MID)
0
14. Scott Liddell (ATT)
0
1. Gary Hutchison (GK)
6
2. Kevin Souness (DEF)
6
3. Scott Gallacher (DEF)
6
4. Andy McNeill (DEF)
6
5. Billy Hopkin (MID)
7
6. Artur Andrade (MID)
7
7. Paulo Valente (MID)
9
8. Brian Deane (MID)
6
9. Garry Souness (ATT)
9
10. Jean Francois Peyrlade (ATT)
6
11. Cataldo Ardigò (ATT)
7
12. Andy Hendry (DEF)
0
13. Neil Niven (DEF)
0
14. Craig Thomson (GK)
0