Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 13,723 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Caldwell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Caldwell.
0.00
0-0Motherwell kick off and get the match underway!
3.39
0-0Victor Romero clumsily knocks into Timothy Moose. The referee warns Victor Romero to calm down! Timothy Moose stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.14
0-0Timothy Moose threads a neat ball through to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
6.33
Garry Hendry sees Paul Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Gallacher shoots from distance. Julian LaCrone gets down and covers it.
10.10
0-0Scott Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Gallacher. Paul Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.57
Guy Sabin passes the ball forward to Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Burley.
16.14
0-0Guy Sabin flicks a high pass forward to Colin Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Colin Ferguson shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
22.31
Rodolfo Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Timothy Moose. The referee calls over Rodolfo Pirri and warns him to calm down! Timothy Moose hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.25
Benedetto Tacchi hits a low pass to Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
27.45
Scott Mcinnes darts forward. Scott Mcinnes plays a one-two with Paul Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Scott Mcinnes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.09
Timothy Moose passes the ball forward to Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana beats his man to it with a header. Craig Hopkin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
33.57
Timothy Moose flicks a high pass forward. Alec Law controls it well on his chest. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Craig Hopkin manages to gather it comfortably.
36.24
Guy Sabin sees Timothy Moose in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Timothy Moose knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Romero.
39.51
John Young flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Pirri who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Pirri sees Paul Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian LaCrone who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hibernian kick off the second half!
48.13
1-0Mateus Passo knocks the ball forward to Guy Sabin. Guy Sabin flicks a high pass forward. Alec Law controls it well on his chest. Alec Law whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Motherwell!
53.28
Victor Romero barges into Gabriel Gainza. The referee warns Victor Romero again to calm down! Gabriel Gainza runs off the knock.
59.47
Nils Ziegenhagen flicks the ball to his team mate, Guy Sabin. Guy Sabin flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Quintana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Quintana tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Craig Hopkin manages to gather it comfortably.
60.51
1-0Motherwell have made a substitution with Samba Chaveriat replacing Guy Sabin .
65.15
With great vision, Rodolfo Pirri plays the ball forward to Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
67.52
Benedetto Tacchi comes in with a late challenge on Kamal Chalier. The referee brings Benedetto Tacchi to one side and gives him a warning! Kamal Chalier runs off the knock.
71.09
1-0Benedetto Tacchi flicks a high pass forward. Timothy Moose controls it well on his chest. Timothy Moose picks a pass forward to Alec Law. Alec Law threads the ball through to Timothy Moose but he's offside!
72.04
1-0Paul Gallacher barges into Samba Chaveriat. Paul Gallacher is shown the yellow card! Samba Chaveriat carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.34
Victor Romero surges forward with the ball. Victor Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Gallacher. Paul Gallacher shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.09
Timothy Moose brings the ball forward. Timothy Moose plays a scrappy one-two with Manuel Quintana and advances towards the goal... Timothy Moose cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.40
Motherwell have made 2 substitutions with Francis Lestin replacing Luis Renier and Yassine Abdellaoui replacing Colin Ferguson .
79.00
Rodolfo Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Paul Gallacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
85.29
Garry Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Pirri collects the pass. Rodolfo Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nils Ziegenhagen.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Julian LaCrone (GK)
6
2. Luis Renier (DEF)
6
3. Mateus Passo (DEF)
6
4. Benedetto Tacchi (DEF)
6
5. Nils Ziegenhagen (DEF)
6
6. Guy Sabin (MID)
7
7. Timothy Moose (MID)
8
8. Alec Law (ATT)
8
9. Colin Ferguson (ATT)
6
10. Gabriel Gainza (ATT)
6
11. Manuel Quintana (ATT)
9
12. Francis Lestin (ATT)
6
13. Samba Chaveriat (MID)
6
14. Yassine Abdellaoui (DEF)
6
1. Craig Hopkin (GK)
8
2. John Young (DEF)
6
3. Victor Romero (DEF)
6
4. Paul Burley (DEF)
6
5. Rodrigo Santos (DEF)
6
6. Scott Mcinnes (MID)
7
7. Rodolfo Pirri (MID)
6
8. Garry Hendry (MID)
6
9. Francisco Pirri (MID)
6
10. Kamal Chalier (ATT)
6
11. Paul Gallacher (ATT)
5
12. Don McGrory (DEF)
0
13. Callum Law (MID)
0
14. Matt Matteo (DEF)
0