Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 9,674 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Hibernian and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Hibernian start the match!
2.51
Albion Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
3.15
David Ferguson passes the ball forward to Alec Hansen. Alec Hansen goes all the way! Alec Hansen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.58
John Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Gargo. Mark Gargo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Erler. Samir Erler lofts in a cross ball towards Alfons Fuchs. Alfons Fuchs heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.55
Mateo San Martín sees space and advances. Mateo San Martín chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Rae. Neil Rae plays a perfect one-two with Alec Hansen and rushes in on goal... Neil Rae shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.01
David Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Gough. Neil Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.15
Francisco Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Alfons Fuchs. Alfons Fuchs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
20.26
Francisco Soares makes a probing pass to Samir Erler. Samir Erler whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer powers a header at goal. Paul Gallacher manages to gather it comfortably.
21.33
Stuart Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Erler. Samir Erler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.16
Les Fortune makes a beautiful solo run. Les Fortune passes the ball forward to Neil Gough. Neil Gough plays a perfect one-two with Neil Rae and rushes in on goal... Neil Gough tries a spectacular strike. Alec Morton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.36
Mark Gargo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Erler. Samir Erler knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer powers a header at goal but somehow Paul Gallacher manages to keep it out.
34.52
John Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Soares. Francisco Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Erler. Samir Erler shoots from long range but it flies wide!
40.48
Hibernian are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Albion Rovers's defence.
42.10
Francisco Soares knocks the ball forward to Alfons Fuchs. Alfons Fuchs knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Gallacher!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
49.28
Billy Telfer makes a simple pass to Neil Gough. Neil Gough shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.01
Billy Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Gough. Neil Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.40
Stuart Hansen sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Hansen plays a perfect one-two with Alfons Fuchs and rushes in on goal... Stuart Hansen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.33
Mark Gargo clumsily knocks into Billy Telfer. Mark Gargo is warned by the referee! Billy Telfer runs off the knock.
61.19
Stuart Hansen hacks Alje Brouwer from behind! Stuart Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Alje Brouwer stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.57
Mark Gargo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Erler. Samir Erler goes all the way! Samir Erler rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
71.11
Billy Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Hansen. Alec Hansen makes a probing pass to Neil Rae but he's offside!
78.40
Kevin Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Gargo. Mark Gargo surges forward with the ball. Mark Gargo makes a simple pass to Samir Erler. Samir Erler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.01
John Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Soares. Francisco Soares knocks the ball forward to Alfons Fuchs. Alfons Fuchs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.15
David Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Gough. Neil Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Rae. Neil Rae rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alec Morton easily smothers it!
87.43
Francisco Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfons Fuchs. Alfons Fuchs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Neil Gough of Hibernian

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50 vs 50
Play Area
Home team third: 35.14%, Midfield: 44.59%, Away team third: 20.27%