Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Celtic. A crowd of 17,495 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Hibernian start the match!
2.41
Gavin Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Thomson. Stuart Thomson makes a simple pass to Milton Hertel. Milton Hertel finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.02
Rolf Leitner passes the ball forward to Dominic Greig. Dominic Greig passes the ball forward to Richard Hall. Richard Hall shoots from distance but it is tipped over by John Kooiman.
9.05
Franklin Gomez knocks the ball forward to Stuart Thomson. Stuart Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gough. Billy Gough whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Carvalho. Tiago Carvalho powers a header at goal. Heitor Martins easily smothers it.
20.44
Lefteris Pappas sees a break and surges forward. Lefteris Pappas knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Carvalho. Tiago Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance but Heitor Martins is on top of it.
21.13
Stuart Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gough. Billy Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Grella.
27.53
Dominic Greig makes a probing pass to Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.45
Gavin Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic James. Dominic James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Gough. Billy Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Milton Hertel. Milton Hertel flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
34.26
Stuart Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Milton Hertel. Milton Hertel plays a perfect one-two with Billy Gough and rushes in on goal... Milton Hertel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
39.08
Antonino Galante makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.17
Nestor Mendoza clumsily knocks into Jean-Christophe Celestini. Nestor Mendoza is shown the yellow card! Jean-Christophe Celestini stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Celtic kick off the second half!
51.43
Dominic Greig passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Matteo.
55.29
Tiago Carvalho hacks Craig Campbell from behind! The referee calls over Tiago Carvalho and warns him to calm down! Craig Campbell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.20
Danny Grella knocks the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Celestini. Jean-Christophe Celestini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Matteo.
60.14
Franklin Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Thomson. Stuart Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Milton Hertel. Milton Hertel lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Carvalho. Tiago Carvalho heads the ball goalwards but Heitor Martins is on top of it.
61.14
Stuart Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Greig. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.33
Antonino Galante chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio shoots from outside the area but somehow John Kooiman manages to keep it out.
67.36
Lefteris Pappas sees space and advances. Lefteris Pappas makes a probing pass to Tiago Carvalho. Tiago Carvalho shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Heitor Martins manages to gather it comfortably.
71.29
Dominic Greig passes the ball forward to Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but John Kooiman is on top of it.
72.38
Nestor Mendoza advances with the ball. Nestor Mendoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.08
Stuart Thomson clumsily knocks into Dominic Greig. Stuart Thomson is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Dominic Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.50
Jean-Christophe Celestini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
89.03
Milton Hertel sees a break and surges forward. Milton Hertel shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Franklin Gomez decides to run forward with the ball. Franklin Gomez passes the ball forward to Tiago Carvalho. Tiago Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance. Heitor Martins easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Jose Javier Rubio of Celtic
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
28%
45.3%
26.7%