Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Rangers | Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dominic Rae | D. Rae |  | 72 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | ||||||||
| Kevin Matteo | K. Matteo | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Yuri Baronio | Y. Baronio | |||||||||
| Craig Mason | C. Mason | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Ben Harley | B. Harley | |||||||||
| Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Scott Lisbie | S. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Stephen Law | S. Law | | 55 | D | | 5 | | M | 62 |  | Jose Fortes Diez | J. Diez | |||||||||
| Linus Jahn | L. Jahn |  | 67 | M | | 6 | | | M | 60 | | Duncan Sullivan | D. Sullivan | ||||||||
| John Burley | J. Burley | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Gary Niven | G. Niven | |||||||||
| Matt Morton | M. Morton | | 64 | A | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Zerbini Capecchi | Z. Capecchi | | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 |  | Daniel Veloso | D. Veloso | |||||||||
| Leonardo Hierro | L. Hierro | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Moritz Müller | M. Müller | |||||||||
| Ricardo Reis | R. Reis | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Dean Owen | D. Owen | |||||||||
| Pascal Pfeiffer | P. Pfeiffer | | 57 | M | | 12 | | A | 64 | | Callum Booth | C. Booth | |||||||||
| Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | | 54 | M | | 13 | | A | 60 | | Paul Law | P. Law | |||||||||
| Alex Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 51 | D | | 14 | | G | 58 | | Alec Gough | A. Gough | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
6.19
0-1Duncan Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Müller. Moritz Müller runs straight at the defence! Moritz Müller shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.24
Jose Fortes Diez threads a neat ball through to Daniel Veloso. Daniel Veloso plays a one-two with Moritz Müller and rushes in on goal... Daniel Veloso cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.06
0-2John Burley threads the ball through to Ricardo Reis. Ricardo Reis cuts inside the box! Ricardo Reis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.23
Linus Jahn kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Morton. Matt Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.42
John Burley darts forward. John Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.40
John Burley passes the ball forward to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi makes a simple pass, allowing Matt Morton to run into the box. Matt Morton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.14
0-2Zerbini Capecchi catches Scott Lisbie on the ankles. Zerbini Capecchi is shown the yellow card! Scott Lisbie stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.04
0-2John Burley flicks a high pass forward. Zerbini Capecchi controls it well on his chest. Zerbini Capecchi puts a great ball through. Ricardo Reis runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.31
0-2Gary Niven sees Daniel Veloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Veloso shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
32.34
John Burley brings the ball forward. John Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Morton but the linesman indicates offside!
36.17
John Burley flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Reis controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Reis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.36
John Burley plays the ball forward to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
39.06
0-2Ben Harley comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Reis. The referee calls over Ben Harley and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.24
Duncan Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Müller. Moritz Müller flicks a high pass forward. Dean Owen controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Dean Owen tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
45.00
Duncan Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Owen. Dean Owen threads the ball through into the box. Daniel Veloso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Dominic Rae!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian have changed their lineup with Pascal Pfeiffer replacing Scott McNeill. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hibernian kick off the second half!
55.18
Pascal Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward. John Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Burley knocks the ball forward to Matt Morton. Matt Morton whips in a cross ball towards Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
57.25
Craig Mason surges forward with the ball. Craig Mason sees Matt Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.43
1-2Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Law replacing Duncan Dalglish and Alec Gough replacing Moritz Müller .
61.43
Linus Jahn makes a simple pass to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Reis. Ricardo Reis makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
63.13
John Burley threads a neat ball through to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi plays a one-two with Leonardo Hierro and advances towards the goal... Zerbini Capecchi tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.19
John Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Reis. Ricardo Reis shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.16
John Burley flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Reis easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Reis shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
77.57
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Alex Ritchie replacing Zerbini Capecchi and Kevin Gallacher replacing Matt Morton .Rangers have made a substitution with Callum Booth replacing Ben Harley .
78.61
Craig Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Jahn. Linus Jahn kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Gallacher. Kevin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Reis. Ricardo Reis makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ricardo Reis!
81.59
3-2Scott Lisbie passes the ball forward to Duncan Sullivan. Duncan Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Veloso who brings the ball under control. Daniel Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.30
John Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gallacher. Kevin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Mason who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
9
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
22.2%
45.7%
32.1%
Scorers
| Zerbini Capecchi 57, 63 Ricardo Reis 79 | Moritz Müller 6 Daniel Veloso 9 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Zerbini Capecchi of Hibernian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominic Rae (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Linus Jahn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John Burley (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Matt Morton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Zerbini Capecchi (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 10. | Leonardo Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Reis (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pascal Pfeiffer (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alex Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Andy Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Yuri Baronio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ben Harley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Sullivan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gary Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duncan Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Veloso (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Moritz Müller (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Dean Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Paul Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alec Gough (GK) | 6 | |