Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Colin Johnstone | C. Johnstone |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Stephen Thomson | S. Thomson | |||||||||
| Duncan McStay | D. McStay | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Richard Hendry | R. Hendry | |||||||||
| Jean Pierre Mendes | J. Mendes |  | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Alec Naysmith | A. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Dominic Campbell | D. Campbell | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Scott Souness | S. Souness | |||||||||
| Alex James | A. James | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Billy Morrison | B. Morrison | |||||||||
| Scott Brady | S. Brady | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Gavin Niven | G. Niven | |||||||||
| John Ritchie | J. Ritchie | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 42 | | Gavin Brady | G. Brady | |||||||||
| Don Telfer | D. Telfer | | 45 | M |  | | 8 | | A | 51 | | Paul Rae | P. Rae | ||||||||
| Stuart Bremner | S. Bremner | | 42 | M | | 9 | | A | 44 | | Stephen James | S. James | |||||||||
| Stuart Dalglish | S. Dalglish | | 58 | A | | 10 | | | A | 42 | | Richard Young | R. Young | ||||||||
| Eugenio Martin | E. Martin |  | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Andy Gemmell | A. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | | 44 | A | | 12 | | G | 42 | | John Hutchison | J. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Alec Henderson | A. Henderson | | 43 | G | | 13 | | M | 41 | | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Colin Ritchie | C. Ritchie | | 41 | M | | 14 | | G | 41 | | David Hopkin | D. Hopkin | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Dumbarton. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig McCoist.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig McCoist.
0.00
0-0Hibernian start the match!
2.05
0-0Scott Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. With a delightful solo run, Richard Young stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Young finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.25
Dominic Campbell threads a neat ball through to John Ritchie. John Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Martin. Eugenio Martin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.27
0-0With fabulous imagination, Jean Pierre Mendes plays the ball forward to Eugenio Martin. Eugenio Martin sees a break and surges forward. Eugenio Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
9.31
0-0Jean Pierre Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards John Ritchie. John Ritchie beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Stephen Thomson!
12.38
Gavin Brady runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Brady tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
18.02
Dominic Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Martin controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Martin flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Dalglish who takes it down. Stuart Dalglish rushes past Scott Souness! Stuart Dalglish rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.11
Richard Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Rae. Paul Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen James. Stephen James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Colin Johnstone is on top of it.
26.45
Gavin Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen James. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.06
Alec Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.30
0-0Gavin Niven barges into Scott Brady. Gavin Niven is shown the yellow card! Scott Brady hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.31
0-0John Ritchie clumsily knocks into Gavin Brady. John Ritchie is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.52
Scott Brady flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Dalglish who takes it down. Stuart Dalglish plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Brady and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Stuart Dalglish provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
36.12
Dominic Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Telfer. Don Telfer makes a simple pass to Eugenio Martin. Eugenio Martin rushes past Scott Souness! Some silky footwork from Eugenio Martin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
40.12
John Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Telfer. Don Telfer shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.00
Stuart Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Telfer. Don Telfer threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Martin. Eugenio Martin cuts inside the box! Eugenio Martin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Paul Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen James. Stephen James knocks the ball forward, putting Paul Rae through on goal. Paul Rae looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton have changed their lineup with David Hopkin replacing Stephen James.
45.00
The second half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
53.01
Richard Hendry knocks the ball forward to Paul Rae. Paul Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Campbell.
55.18
1-0Dominic Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, John Ritchie. John Ritchie threads the ball through to Eugenio Martin. Eugenio Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.34
1-0Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Scott McNeill replacing Duncan McStay and Colin Ritchie replacing Stuart Bremner .Dumbarton have made a substitution with Alec Hopkin replacing Gavin Brady .
65.28
John Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Martin controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Martin threads a neat, attacking ball through to John Ritchie. Some awkward footwork from John Ritchie provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.31
Don Telfer hits a low pass to Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish plays a one-two with Eugenio Martin and advances towards the goal... Stuart Dalglish shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.21
Don Telfer threads the ball through to Eugenio Martin. Eugenio Martin skips past Scott Souness! Eugenio Martin comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.19
Alec Hopkin hacks John Ritchie from behind! The referee warns Alec Hopkin to calm down! John Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.30
Hibernian have made a substitution with Alec Henderson replacing John Ritchie .Dumbarton have made a substitution with John Hutchison replacing Richard Hendry .
79.56
Gavin Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Gemmell. Andy Gemmell shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Colin Johnstone manages to gather it comfortably.
84.44
Eugenio Martin flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Dalglish holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Dalglish shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
87.42
Alec Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven shoots from long range but it flies wide!
89.43
Scott Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin threads the ball through to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Colin Johnstone!
90.00
Stuart Dalglish catches Scott Souness on the ankles. Stuart Dalglish is warned by the referee! Scott Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
1-0Hibernian are in full control of this game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Colin Johnstone (GK)
7
2. Duncan McStay (DEF)
6
3. Jean Pierre Mendes (DEF)
6
4. Dominic Campbell (DEF)
7
5. Alex James (DEF)
6
6. Scott Brady (MID)
6
7. John Ritchie (MID)
7
8. Don Telfer (MID)
7
9. Stuart Bremner (MID)
6
10. Stuart Dalglish (ATT)
9
11. Eugenio Martin (ATT)
9
12. Scott McNeill (ATT)
6
13. Alec Henderson (GK)
6
14. Colin Ritchie (MID)
6
1. Stephen Thomson (GK)
7
2. Richard Hendry (DEF)
6
3. Alec Naysmith (DEF)
6
4. Scott Souness (DEF)
6
5. Billy Morrison (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Niven (MID)
6
7. Gavin Brady (MID)
6
8. Paul Rae (ATT)
6
9. Stephen James (ATT)
6
10. Richard Young (ATT)
6
11. Andy Gemmell (ATT)
6
12. John Hutchison (GK)
6
13. Alec Hopkin (MID)
6
14. David Hopkin (GK)
6