Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Easter Road where Hibernian play Athletic Club Bilbao in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Athletic Club Bilbao kicking off!
4.04
0-0Guillermo Marquitos chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
6.21
0-0Callum Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso runs straight at the defence! Ricardo Veloso muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
14.11
0-0Micka‘l Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mast H. Adeshina.
16.21
Garry Hendry makes a simple pass to Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
18.08
0-0Micka‘l Castro comes in with a late challenge on Titus Marshall. Micka‘l Castro is given a warning by the referee! Titus Marshall stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.09
Guillermo Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Romero.
22.40
Callum Ritchie decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Ritchie shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
26.56
With vision, Carlos Pichichi picks a pass forward to Guillermo Marquitos. Guillermo Marquitos chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso runs straight at the defence! Ricardo Veloso strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Craig Hopkin. Excellent save.
27.57
With vision, Micka‘l Castro picks a pass forward to Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Titus Marshall.
33.41
Carlos Pichichi flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Marquitos who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso shoots from 20 yards but somehow Craig Hopkin manages to keep it out.
39.31
0-1Sebastian Dittmann threads a neat ball through to Mast H. Adeshina. Mast H. Adeshina whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Carvalho. Rodrigo Carvalho makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Craig Hopkin had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
42.18
0-1Guillermo Marquitos chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Carvalho. Rodrigo Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Veloso but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Rodrigo Santos sees Scott Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hibernian kick off the second half!
47.51
0-1With some swift thinking, Guillermo Marquitos plays the ball forward to Mast H. Adeshina. Mast H. Adeshina knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Veloso. Rodrigo Santos catches Ricardo Veloso on the ankles. Ricardo Veloso appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
49.48
Mast H. Adeshina flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso advances inside the box! Ricardo Veloso muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
51.06
Jakob Spengler threads a neat ball through to Carlos Pichichi. Carlos Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso sees Sebastian Dittmann just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Dittmann tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Hopkin with no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
54.15
Victor Romero passes the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Hendry laces a through ball forward to Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.16
Guillermo Marquitos passes the ball forward to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.46
Mast H. Adeshina chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rodrigo Carvalho through on goal. Rodrigo Carvalho strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Craig Hopkin manages to gather it.
66.45
Carlos Pichichi chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Carvalho. Rodrigo Carvalho connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
69.29
Alex Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Marinos Georgiadis effortlessly smothers it!
75.09
0-2Gavin Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Mcinnes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kamal Chalier looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Carlos Pichichi happens to be in the right place to block it.
77.34
Titus Marshall threads a neat ball through to Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie sees Sebastian Dittmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Dittmann passes the ball forward to Callum Ritchie. Some world-class footwork from Callum Ritchie provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Craig Hopkin. Excellent save.
81.48
Gavin Strachan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Spengler.
84.36
With imagination, Titus Marshall laces a through ball forward to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann finds some space and shoots from distance. Craig Hopkin comfortably gets down and covers it.
85.03
Gavin Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Pichichi.
89.35
Carlos Pichichi pushes up the pitch. Carlos Pichichi makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann directs the ball goalwards with his head but Craig Hopkin reads it well. Well saved!
90.00
Callum Ritchie takes it forward alone. Callum Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Craig Hopkin (GK)
9
2. Lennart Littbarski (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Strachan (DEF)
7
4. Victor Romero (DEF)
6
5. Rodrigo Santos (DEF)
6
6. Rodolfo Pirri (MID)
6
7. Scott Mcinnes (MID)
6
8. Micka‘l Castro (MID)
6
9. Garry Hendry (MID)
6
10. Kamal Chalier (ATT)
6
11. Alex Matteo (ATT)
6
12. Eric Dehm (DEF)
0
13. Francisco Pirri (MID)
0
14. Gary Hendry (ATT)
0
1. Marinos Georgiadis (GK)
6
2. Kevin Sesay (DEF)
6
3. Titus Marshall (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Pichichi (DEF)
8
5. Jakob Spengler (DEF)
6
6. Mast H. Adeshina (MID)
7
7. Callum Ritchie (MID)
7
8. Guillermo Marquitos (MID)
7
9. Rodrigo Carvalho (ATT)
8
10. Sebastian Dittmann (ATT)
8
11. Ricardo Veloso (ATT)
9
12. Arturo Bravo (MID)
0
13. Tomek Swierczewski (MID)
0
14. Fernando Carcedo (ATT)
0