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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 18,702 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Davidson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Davidson.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off!
4.09
0-0Gavin McNeill threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright makes a simple pass to David Simonsson. David Simonsson shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
9.17
0-0David Simonsson kicks a strong pass forward to Billy White. Billy White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Wright but the linesman indicates offside!
14.58
0-0Billy White threads a neat ball through to Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm tries a spectacular long range effort but Eduardo Gomes is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
16.59
0-0Rainer Kuzorra catches Eerik Carlbohm on the ankles. The referee brings Rainer Kuzorra to one side and gives him a warning! Eerik Carlbohm runs off the knock.
18.23
Gavin McNeill runs forward with the ball. Gavin McNeill hits a low pass to Billy White. Billy White shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
21.57
0-0Atam Melchiot threads a neat ball through to Regillio Van Helmond. Regillio Van Helmond sees David Simonsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Simonsson skips past Dominic Law! David Simonsson takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Giuseppe Da Rold blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
30.57
1-0Dominic Law flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Gattuso collects the pass. Tonino Gattuso hits a low pass to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory plays a quick one-two with Scott Mccall and rushes in on goal... Stephen McGrory comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Copain Schultz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.10
1-0Giuseppe Da Rold knocks the ball forward to Craig Rae. Craig Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.45
Dominic Law flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Cudini easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Amedeo Cudini chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Amedeo Cudini. Amedeo Cudini connects with a diving header. It's there!! Copain Schultz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.56
Atam Melchiot flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Wright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccolo Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eduardo Gomes with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hibernian start the second half!
51.01
Atam Melchiot breaks forward. Atam Melchiot flicks a high pass forward to Billy White who brings the ball under control. Billy White whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Eduardo Gomes had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
55.14
Stephen McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Santos. Joao Santos makes a probing pass to Stephen McGrory but he's offside!
57.33
Craig Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro hits a low pass to Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Santos but the linesman indicates offside!
59.38
Gavin McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, David Simonsson. David Simonsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johny Heurtebis. Johny Heurtebis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
60.31
2-2Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Andy Thomson replacing Amedeo Cudini and Andy Henderson replacing Joao Santos .
61.33
Eerik Carlbohm threads the ball through to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright plays a sublime one-two with Billy White and races in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Niccolo Wright provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
63.48
Alejandro Castro sees a break and surges forward. Alejandro Castro plays a quick one-two with Andy Thomson and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Castro rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alejandro Castro!
67.48
Gavin McNeill flicks a high ball forward to David Simonsson who takes it down. David Simonsson finds some space and shoots from distance but Eduardo Gomes reads it well. Nice save!
72.19
Don Glass flicks a high ball forward to Johny Heurtebis who takes it down. Johny Heurtebis flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Widmann collects the pass. Marcel Widmann finds some space and shoots from distance. Eduardo Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
73.34
Gavin McNeill sees space and advances. Gavin McNeill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.30
Atam Melchiot knocks the ball forward to Billy White. Billy White flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Widmann controls it well on his chest. Marcel Widmann whips in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White connects with a diving header. Eduardo Gomes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.57
3-4Niccolo Wright clumsily knocks into Tonino Gattuso. Niccolo Wright is shown the yellow card! Tonino Gattuso runs off the knock.
85.15
Eerik Carlbohm flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Widmann collects the pass. Marcel Widmann shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Eduardo Gomes effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
3-4Gavin McNeill sees a break and surges forward. Gavin McNeill passes the ball forward to Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Craig Rae barges into Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
33.3%
43.6%
23.1%
Scorers
| Stephen McGrory 31 Amedeo Cudini 38 Alejandro Castro 63 | Billy White 43, 79 Marcel Widmann 51 Gavin McNeill 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy White of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Gomes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Craig Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Kuzorra (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Giuseppe Da Rold (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Castro (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Amedeo Cudini (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Tonino Gattuso (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joao Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen McGrory (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Dave Benali (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Andy Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Copain Schultz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Atam Melchiot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin McNeill (DEF) | | 9 |
| 4. | Don Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Johny Heurtebis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Wright (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Eerik Carlbohm (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Regillio Van Helmond (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy White (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Simonsson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Thomson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dino Bazzani (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodney Seedorf (ATT) | 0 | |