Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Brady.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Brady.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.20
0-0With great vision, Andy Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Eoin Salako. Eoin Salako plays the ball forward to Said Klompe. Said Klompe cuts inside the box! Said Klompe comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
8.12
1-0Rodolfo Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Mcinnes. Scott Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri flicks the ball with his head. Richard Souness is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.24
David Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Craig Hopkin!
15.13
1-0Alec Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, David Ritchie. David Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
20.47
1-0Alec Cleland threads the ball through to Mario Mendes. Mario Mendes makes a probing pass to Said Klompe. Said Klompe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.27
Alec Cleland pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alec Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
22.29
1-0Antonio Petruzzi passes the ball forward to Said Klompe. Said Klompe knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Gavin Strachan blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
26.24
1-0Dion Gascoigne barges into Gavin Strachan. The referee brings Dion Gascoigne to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.39
David Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Said Klompe. Said Klompe shoots from distance but it is miles over!
28.20
Rodolfo Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Kamal Chalier who takes it down. Kamal Chalier shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
30.25
Antonio Petruzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Johnstone and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephen Davidson tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen Davidson!
34.17
1-1Antonio Petruzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Said Klompe is offside!
36.42
Eric Dehm sees a break and surges forward. Eric Dehm chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry advances inside the box! Gary Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.39
1-1Rodolfo Pirri barges into Antonio Petruzzi. The referee calls over Rodolfo Pirri and warns him to calm down! Antonio Petruzzi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.39
1-1Free kick to Hamilton Academical just outside the area...
43.12
Gary Johnstone takes a short run up and powers a low shot through the wall. The ball takes a slight deflection leaving the keeper helpless. Goal!!
45.00
Rodolfo Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Gary Johnstone. Rodolfo Pirri is warned by the referee again! Gary Johnstone carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian kick off!
47.10
Rodolfo Pirri catches Said Klompe on the ankles. Rodolfo Pirri is given yet another warning by the referee! Said Klompe runs off the knock.
48.55
Antonio Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Davidson who brings the ball under control. Stephen Davidson shoots from distance but it flies wide!
49.20
Gavin Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Herrera. Claudio Herrera controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kamal Chalier through on goal. Kamal Chalier strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
51.43
Antonio Petruzzi threads the ball through to Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne sees Said Klompe just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Said Klompe provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.00
Rodolfo Pirri changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rodolfo Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Herrera. Claudio Herrera is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Richard Souness.
58.12
1-3Corner kick to Hibernian. Scott Mcinnes plays it to the far post. Gavin Strachan rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.38
Kamal Chalier makes a simple pass to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gary Hendry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.27
David Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Said Klompe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Said Klompe knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
65.08
Rodolfo Pirri sees Scott Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kamal Chalier but the linesman indicates offside!
66.26
Stephen Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Stephen Davidson. Some silky footwork from Stephen Davidson provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.44
Scott Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Santos collects the pass. Rodrigo Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Mcinnes. Scott Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
73.10
David Ritchie makes a probing pass to Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.39
Rodolfo Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Herrera. Claudio Herrera knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Pirri but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.48
1-3Hibernian have made 3 substitutions with Garry Hendry replacing Rodrigo Santos, Francisco Pirri replacing Scott Mcinnes and Matt Rae replacing Kamal Chalier .Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Enzo Califano replacing Said Klompe .
79.24
Rodolfo Pirri flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Richard Souness is on top of it.
84.06
Francisco Pirri threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.55
Eoin Salako hits a low pass to Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for 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 Said Klompe of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Craig Hopkin (GK)
6
2. Jose E. Ganz (DEF)
6
3. Rodrigo Santos (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Strachan (DEF)
6
5. Eric Dehm (DEF)
6
6. Scott Mcinnes (MID)
7
7. Rodolfo Pirri (MID)
9
8. Kamal Chalier (ATT)
6
9. Alex Matteo (ATT)
6
10. Claudio Herrera (ATT)
6
11. Gary Hendry (ATT)
6
12. Garry Hendry (MID)
6
13. Francisco Pirri (MID)
6
14. Matt Rae (GK)
6
1. Richard Souness (GK)
6
2. Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3. Eoin Salako (DEF)
6
4. Alec Cleland (DEF)
7
5. Mario Mendes (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Petruzzi (MID)
8
7. Gary Johnstone (MID)
8
8. David Ritchie (MID)
6
9. Dion Gascoigne (ATT)
6
10. Stephen Davidson (ATT)
8
11. Said Klompe (ATT)
9
12. Billy Campbell (GK)
0
13. Dale Mann (MID)
0
14. Enzo Califano (ATT)
6