Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dominic Rae | D. Rae |  | 72 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 70 | | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | ||||||||
| Kevin Matteo | K. Matteo | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Gavin Booth | G. Booth | |||||||||
| Craig Mason | C. Mason | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 | | Kevin Collins | K. Collins | |||||||||
| Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | | 56 | D | | 4 | | | D | 56 | | Don McCoist | D. McCoist | ||||||||
| Stephen Law | S. Law | | 55 | D | | 5 | | M | 68 |  | Hannes Dittmann | H. Dittmann | |||||||||
| Linus Jahn | L. Jahn | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| John Burley | J. Burley | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | |||||||||
| Matt Morton | M. Morton | | 64 | A | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Kevin Law | K. Law | |||||||||
| Zerbini Capecchi | Z. Capecchi |  | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Gavin Cleland | G. Cleland | |||||||||
| Leonardo Hierro | L. Hierro |  | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Alex Greig | A. Greig | |||||||||
| Ricardo Reis | R. Reis |  | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Neil Dickov | N. Dickov | |||||||||
| Duncan Burley | D. Burley | | 61 | G | | 12 | | G | 64 | | Kevin Sullivan | K. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Pascal Pfeiffer | P. Pfeiffer | | 57 | M | | 13 | | M | 56 | | Kevin Glass | K. Glass | |||||||||
| Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | | 54 | M | | 14 | | M | 55 | | Callum Booth | C. Booth | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 8,728 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Liddell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Liddell.
0.00
0-0Hibernian get the match underway!
4.22
0-0Linus Jahn sees Zerbini Capecchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Zerbini Capecchi shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
9.49
0-0Gavin Booth threads the ball through to Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry brings the ball forward. Neil Hendry passes the ball forward but Neil Dickov is offside!
10.15
0-0Kevin Collins threads a neat ball through to Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Hendry controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gavin Cleland through on goal. Gavin Cleland cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.02
0-0Alex Greig comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Matteo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.44
0-0Gavin Cleland barges into Stephen Law. Gavin Cleland is warned by the referee! Stephen Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.32
John Burley knocks the ball forward to Matt Morton. Matt Morton skips past Don McCoist! Matt Morton tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.31
Linus Jahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Morton. Matt Morton whips in a cross ball towards Zerbini Capecchi. With a superhuman jump, Zerbini Capecchi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Paul Hopkin gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
39.47
John Burley hacks Garry Matteo from behind! John Burley is warned by the referee! Garry Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Kevin Collins breaks forward. Kevin Collins brings the ball forward. Kevin Collins plays a quick one-two with Neil Dickov and rushes in on goal... Kevin Collins side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian have changed their lineup with Duncan Burley replacing Scott McNeill. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and St. Johnstone kick off!
49.31
0-1Kevin Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Alex Greig collects the pass. Alex Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Cleland. Some superb footwork from Gavin Cleland provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.23
John Burley makes a probing pass to Matt Morton. Matt Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Reis. Ricardo Reis directs the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Hopkin punches it away to safety.
54.25
John Burley takes it forward alone. John Burley finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.24
Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Dominic Rae!
59.22
0-1Linus Jahn catches Kevin Law on the ankles. The referee brings Linus Jahn to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Law gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.54
0-1Alex Greig catches Duncan Burley on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex Greig and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Duncan Burley runs off the knock.
77.37
0-1Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gallacher replacing Zerbini Capecchi and Pascal Pfeiffer replacing Matt Morton .
81.38
Duncan Burley makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Burley hits a low pass to Ricardo Reis. Ricardo Reis shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
83.08
John Burley flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Hierro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Hierro lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gallacher. Kevin Gallacher makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
87.45
Craig Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Burley. John Burley makes an attacking run forward. John Burley whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.39
Neil Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Cleland. Gavin Cleland fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Dominic Rae. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
Gavin Cleland barges into Craig Mason. The referee brings Gavin Cleland to one side and gives him another warning! Craig Mason grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
29.3%
41.4%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Hendry of St. Johnstone |
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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Morton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Zerbini Capecchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leonardo Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Reis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Burley (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pascal Pfeiffer (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kevin Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paul Hopkin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gavin Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Collins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Don McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hannes Dittmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Garry Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Cleland (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Alex Greig (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 11. | Neil Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Sullivan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Glass (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Booth (MID) | 0 | |