Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Scott Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 | | Scott Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Gary Dickov | G. Dickov | | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | David James | D. James | |||||||||
| Richard Law | R. Law | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Alex White | A. White | |||||||||
| Andy Greig | A. Greig | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Craig Liddell | C. Liddell | |||||||||
| John Gough | J. Gough | | 65 | M | | 5 | | M | 50 | | Garry Ritchie | G. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Billy Rae | B. Rae | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | |||||||||
| Gary Gallacher | G. Gallacher | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | John Hansen | J. Hansen | |||||||||
| Kevin Caldwell | K. Caldwell | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Billy Booth | B. Booth | |||||||||
| Billy Hendry | B. Hendry | | 44 | M | | 9 | | A | 62 | | Stephen Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Billy Law | B. Law | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Colin Gemmell | C. Gemmell | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Stuart Naysmith | S. Naysmith | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 4,518 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Hibernian kick off!
3.04
0-0Craig Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Booth. Billy Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.52
Gary Hansen passes the ball forward to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith makes a probing pass to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
9.11
John Hansen makes a simple pass to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin goes all the way! Alec Hopkin tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
15.00
0-0Craig Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Scott Meiklejohn manages to gather it comfortably.
18.15
John Hansen makes a simple pass to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.25
John Hansen threads the ball through to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.28
Gary Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Rae. Billy Rae threads the ball through to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell plays a perfect one-two with Billy Law and rushes in on goal... Colin Gemmell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Scott Mcinnes easily smothers it!
24.40
1-0Billy Hendry threads the ball through to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Scott Mcinnes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.46
1-0John Hansen makes a probing pass to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.59
Kevin Caldwell threads the ball through to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
John Gough brings the ball forward. John Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off!
47.11
Billy Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David James.
48.08
Kevin Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.08
Craig Liddell makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn plays a perfect one-two with Stuart Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Stephen Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Scott Meiklejohn manages to gather it comfortably.
54.51
Gary Hansen decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Hansen goes all the way! Gary Hansen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.13
Kevin Caldwell makes a simple pass to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell goes all the way! Colin Gemmell rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.07
2-0Billy Booth comes in with a late challenge on John Gough. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.33
Gary Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.09
Gary Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Rae. Billy Rae knocks the ball forward to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.20
Billy Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David James.
85.56
Gary Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, John Gough. John Gough advances with the ball. John Gough plays a perfect one-two with Colin Gemmell and rushes in on goal... John Gough tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.11
Alex White threads the ball through to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith goes all the way! Stuart Naysmith tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Colin Gemmell hacks Craig Liddell from behind! Colin Gemmell is shown the yellow card! Craig Liddell stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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