Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Greenock Morton | Greenock Morton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Miguael Platini | M. Platini |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Dominic Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Stuart Sullivan | S. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Gavin Booth | G. Booth | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 |  | Simon Forbes | S. Forbes | |||||||||
| Reginald Torres | R. Torres |  | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 |  | Julian Beck | J. Beck | |||||||||
| Marcus Vernazza | M. Vernazza | | 72 | M | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Bakary Lorenz | B. Lorenz | |||||||||
| Neil Henderson | N. Henderson | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Duncan Gallacher | D. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Duncan Ferguson | D. Ferguson | | 61 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Thierry Huard | T. Huard | ||||||||
| David Hendry | D. Hendry | | 60 | M | | 8 | | | A | 69 | | Neil Bremner | N. Bremner | ||||||||
| Stefan Moulijn | S. Moulijn |  | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 |  | Rafael Herrera | R. Herrera | |||||||||
| Alberto Herrero | A. Herrero | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Brian Sherwood | B. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Scott Morrison | S. Morrison | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Colin McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Stephen Gough | S. Gough | | 57 | M | | 12 | | G | 56 | | Paul Mcinnes | P. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Stuart McNeill | S. McNeill | | 56 | M | | 13 | | D | 54 | | Harry Robson | H. Robson | |||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 55 | D | | 14 | | M | 51 | | Garry James | G. James | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 9,015 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dickov.
0.00
0-0Greenock Morton kick off and get the first half underway!
2.14
0-0Gavin Booth clumsily knocks into Rafael Herrera. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.01
0-0Neil Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
9.38
0-0Marcus Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Beck.
12.33
David Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Ferguson plays the ball forward to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
18.58
0-0David Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Moulijn but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.27
0-1Thierry Huard darts forward. Thierry Huard lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.25
0-1With some swift thinking, Gavin Booth plays the ball forward to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn whips in a cross ball towards Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
27.54
Gary Hansen surges forward with the ball. Gary Hansen makes a probing pass to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.30
David Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.48
Neil Henderson decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Dominic Meiklejohn manages to gather it.
34.15
Gavin Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.56
Marcus Vernazza runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcus Vernazza shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Dominic Meiklejohn manages to gather it.
40.25
Gary Hansen makes a simple pass to Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
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. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hibernian start the second half!
47.14
Thierry Huard plays the ball forward to Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner powers a header at goal. Miguael Platini gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
48.16
David Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn shoots from long range. Stefan Moulijn scores for Hibernian!!
51.56
Neil Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Herrero controls it well on his chest. Alberto Herrero shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.16
With a delightful solo run, Duncan Gallacher stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
59.27
Marcus Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
60.28
1-2Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Gough replacing Reginald Torres and Stuart McNeill replacing Duncan Ferguson .
61.32
Stuart McNeill threads a neat ball through to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
65.35
Stephen Gough hits a low pass to Marcus Vernazza. Marcus Vernazza flicks a high ball forward to Scott Morrison who takes it down. Scott Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.57
Neil Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Moulijn easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Moulijn skips past Bakary Lorenz! Stefan Moulijn shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
73.57
Thierry Huard threads a neat ball through to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
75.45
Gavin Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Vernazza. Marcus Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Herrero controls it well on his chest. Alberto Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dominic Meiklejohn gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
77.33
Hibernian have made a substitution with Andy Hendry replacing Stefan Moulijn .
78.42
Bakary Lorenz flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Gallacher controls it well on his chest. Duncan Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Gough.
79.52
2-2Alberto Herrero comes in with a late challenge on Simon Forbes. The referee calls over Alberto Herrero and warns him to calm down! Simon Forbes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.35
Thierry Huard kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
85.14
Stuart McNeill threads a neat ball through to Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alberto Herrero scores for Hibernian!!
90.00
Marcus Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Andy Hendry controls it well on his chest. Andy Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Stefan Moulijn 48, 65 Alberto Herrero 85 | Brian Sherwood 20, 54 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Miguael Platini (GK)
6
2. Gary Hansen (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Booth (DEF)
6
4. Reginald Torres (DEF)
6
5. Marcus Vernazza (MID)
7
6. Neil Henderson (MID)
7
7. Duncan Ferguson (MID)
6
8. David Hendry (MID)
7
9. Stefan Moulijn (ATT)
9
10. Alberto Herrero (ATT)
7
11. Scott Morrison (ATT)
6
12. Stephen Gough (MID)
6
13. Stuart McNeill (MID)
6
14. Andy Hendry (DEF)
6
1. Dominic Meiklejohn (GK)
7
2. Stuart Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Simon Forbes (DEF)
6
4. Julian Beck (DEF)
6
5. Bakary Lorenz (DEF)
6
6. Duncan Gallacher (MID)
7
7. Thierry Huard (MID)
7
8. Neil Bremner (ATT)
6
9. Rafael Herrera (ATT)
6
10. Brian Sherwood (ATT)
9
11. Colin McGrory (ATT)
6
12. Paul Mcinnes (GK)
0
13. Harry Robson (DEF)
0
14. Garry James (MID)
0