Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 19,355 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Heart of Midlothian and Stenhousemuir are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Heart of Midlothian and Stenhousemuir are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stenhousemuir kick off!
2.14
1-0Richard Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven threads the ball through to Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.59
Stephen Liddell sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Liddell shoots from long range. It's there!! Mustapha Van Der Gaag has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.12
1-1Isaiah Bramble makes a beautiful solo run. Isaiah Bramble passes the ball forward to Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.30
1-1Kevin Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Naysmith. Andy Naysmith shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Mustapha Van Der Gaag!
26.16
Gary Hendry makes a probing pass to Kevin Souness. Kevin Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Pinheiro. Abel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Naysmith. Andy Naysmith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mustapha Van Der Gaag is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.20
1-2Stenhousemuir are easily keeping Heart of Midlothian at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
38.20
1-2Andy Naysmith catches Richard Gough on the ankles. The referee calls over Andy Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Richard Gough runs off the knock.
39.24
1-2Kevin Souness hacks Neil Liddell from behind! The referee motions to Kevin Souness to come over. It's a red card!! Neil Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.11
1-2Neil Liddell makes a probing pass to Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Inglis who gathers it comfortably.
44.05
1-2Kevin Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison threads the ball through to Don Collins but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Heart of Midlothian start the second half!
47.29
Richard Gough makes a probing pass to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell advances with the ball. Neil Liddell threads the ball through to Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Dominic Inglis easily smothers it!
57.16
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
61.38
Gary Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell knocks the ball forward to Abel Pinheiro. Abel Pinheiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Fierro.
65.34
Isaiah Bramble threads the ball through to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell surges forward with the ball. Neil Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Dominic Inglis had no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
69.20
Romero P. Pena makes a probing pass to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Collins. Don Collins plays a perfect one-two with Tómas Gunnlaugsson and rushes in on goal... Don Collins rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dominic Inglis manages to gather it comfortably.
71.04
Romero P. Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefanos Vangelis. Stefanos Vangelis surges forward with the ball. Stefanos Vangelis plays a perfect one-two with Don Collins and rushes in on goal... Stefanos Vangelis shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.54
Kevin Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Collins. Don Collins shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
79.14
Jaime Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, David Young. David Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Burley. Colin Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Pinheiro. Abel Pinheiro heads the ball goalwards. Abel Pinheiro scores for Stenhousemuir!!
84.37
David Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Burley. Colin Burley tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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