Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Greenock Morton. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.
0.00
0-0Hibernian kick off!
8.11
0-0Colin Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Gary Caldwell who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Caldwell plays the ball forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Campbell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Telfer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
12.03
1-0Callum Niven hits a low pass to Scott Mcinnes. Scott Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Mcallister. David Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.22
1-0Rodolfo Pirri clumsily knocks into Taras Kolesnichenko. The referee warns Rodolfo Pirri to calm down! Taras Kolesnichenko runs off the knock.
18.25
Taras Kolesnichenko receives the ball from a throw-in from Juan-Carlos Cabrera. Taras Kolesnichenko passes the ball forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Law and advances towards the goal... Scott Telfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.45
Colin Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Colin Law. Colin Law flicks a high pass forward to Billy Campbell who brings the ball neatly under control. Billy Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
24.52
Rodrigo Santos flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. David Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Campbell. With a superhuman jump, Richard Campbell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
27.24
Rodolfo Pirri makes a probing pass to David Mcallister. David Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
28.24
1-2Scott Mcinnes hits a low pass to Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Kamal Chalier but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.37
1-2Gary Caldwell hits a low pass to Taras Kolesnichenko. Taras Kolesnichenko threads a neat ball through to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer shoots from long range but Craig Hopkin is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
40.12
Juan-Carlos Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Scott Telfer controls it well on his chest. Scott Telfer makes a defence splitting pass to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Craig Hopkin.
41.01
1-2It's a corner kick. Scott Telfer loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Rodrigo Santos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
44.55
Scott Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton 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 Greenock Morton kick off!
47.06
Colin Mcallister passes the ball forward to Taras Kolesnichenko. Taras Kolesnichenko decides to run forward with the ball. Taras Kolesnichenko plays a quick one-two with Billy Campbell and rushes in on goal... Taras Kolesnichenko cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.42
Matt Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Law but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.14
1-3Gary Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell threads a neat ball through to Taras Kolesnichenko. Taras Kolesnichenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.43
1-3Rodrigo Santos knocks the ball forward to Richard Campbell. Richard Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with David Mcallister and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gary Caldwell hacks Richard Campbell from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
63.26
Rodolfo Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mcinnes collects the pass. Scott Mcinnes skips past Gary Caldwell! Some good footwork from Scott Mcinnes provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jean-Michel Machado manages to gather it effortlessly.
66.55
Matt Elliott makes an attacking run forward. Matt Elliott shoots from 20 yards but somehow Craig Hopkin manages to keep it out.
71.07
Juan-Carlos Cabrera hits a low pass to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.23
Marino Beukenkamp makes a probing pass to Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay makes a deft header but Craig Hopkin reads it well. Good keeping!
75.54
Rodolfo Pirri threads the ball through to Richard Campbell. Richard Campbell shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.54
2-3Hibernian have made 3 substitutions with Garry Hendry replacing Callum Niven, Francisco Pirri replacing Scott Mcinnes and Micka‘l Castro replacing Richard Campbell .
81.52
Rodolfo Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Pirri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Pirri threads a neat ball through to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
85.08
Colin Mcallister threads the ball through to Gary Caldwell. Gary Caldwell plays the ball forward to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.32
2-3Taras Kolesnichenko catches Rodolfo Pirri in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Rodolfo Pirri is a little dazed but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Scott Telfer of Greenock Morton |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Craig Hopkin (GK)
7
2. Sylvain Maclean (DEF)
6
3. Callum Niven (DEF)
6
4. Rodrigo Santos (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Strachan (DEF)
6
6. Scott Mcinnes (MID)
7
7. Rodolfo Pirri (MID)
8
8. Richard Campbell (ATT)
7
9. Kamal Chalier (ATT)
6
10. Alex Matteo (ATT)
6
11. David Mcallister (ATT)
7
12. Garry Hendry (MID)
6
13. Francisco Pirri (MID)
6
14. Micka‘l Castro (MID)
6
1. Jean-Michel Machado (GK)
6
2. Gary Caldwell (DEF)
7
3. Colin Mcallister (DEF)
7
4. Marino Beukenkamp (DEF)
6
5. Juan-Carlos Cabrera (MID)
6
6. Matt Elliott (MID)
7
7. Taras Kolesnichenko (MID)
4
8. Colin Law (MID)
7
9. Billy Campbell (ATT)
8
10. Garry Mckinlay (ATT)
6
11. Scott Telfer (ATT)
9
12. Duncan Morton (ATT)
0
13. Stuart Dalglish (MID)
0
14. Billy Mason (ATT)
0