Match Report


HibernianHibernian     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eduardo GomesE. Gomes70
G
1
G
66Silvio LimaS. Lima
Craig RaeC. Rae73
D
2
D
70Chritophe LaslandesC. Laslandes
Rainer KuzorraR. Kuzorra70
D
captain3
D
70Callum McNeillC. McNeill
Giuseppe Da RoldG. Da Rold67
D
4
D
69Albert CalvoA. Calvo
David PattersonD. Patterson63
D
5captain
D
67Julian HierroJ. Hierro
Alejandro CastroA. Castro69
M
6
M
72Kevin StrachanK. Strachan
Amedeo CudiniA. Cudini67
M
7
M
69Stanley SmitheS. Smithe
Tonino GattusoT. Gattuso63
M
8
M
69Jeremy LevintskyJ. Levintsky
Scott MccallS. Mccall64
A
9
A
74Nicolas ZimmermannN. Zimmermann
Joao SantosJ. Santos64
A
10
A
71Alun ShiltonA. Shilton
Stephen McGroryS. McGrory59
A
11
A
70Mike NewbyM. Newby
 
Dominic LawD. Law63
D
12
A
69Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay
Dave BenaliD. Benali63
D
13
M
66Ross SharpeR. Sharpe
Andy ThomsonA. Thomson56
A
14
D
66Patrick LaverP. Laver

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Heart of Midlothian in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mason.


0.00
Hibernian start the match!
2.44
Mike Newby makes a simple pass to Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Eduardo Gomes manages to gather it easily.
3.32
Craig Rae passes the ball forward to Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso sees Scott Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Mccall skips past Callum McNeill! Scott Mccall side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
6.07
Jeremy Levintsky darts forward. Jeremy Levintsky runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Jeremy Levintsky provides some space. He shoots at goal. Eduardo Gomes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.54
Scott Mccall sees a break and surges forward. Scott Mccall runs straight at the defence! Scott Mccall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Mccall!
16.12
Alejandro Castro surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Castro shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Silvio Lima manages to gather it.
18.14
Julian Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Callum McNeill collects the pass. Callum McNeill threads a neat ball through to Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Eduardo Gomes!
20.11
Stanley Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Zimmermann collects the pass. Nicolas Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Newby. With a superhuman jump, Mike Newby connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Eduardo Gomes punches it away to safety.
21.55
Albert Calvo brings the ball forward. Albert Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Alun Shilton collects the pass. Alun Shilton shoots from 20 yards. Eduardo Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
24.50
David Patterson comes in with a late challenge on Alun Shilton. David Patterson is warned by the referee! Alun Shilton runs off the knock.
26.36
Chritophe Laslandes knocks the ball forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Smithe who brings the ball under control. Stanley Smithe rushes past Giuseppe Da Rold! Some world-class footwork from Stanley Smithe provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.45
Chritophe Laslandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann shoots from distance. Eduardo Gomes gets down and covers it.
34.03
Kevin Strachan threads the ball through to Mike Newby. Mike Newby puts a great ball through. Kevin Strachan runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.41
Tonino Gattuso passes the ball forward to Joao Santos. Joao Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Castro but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off!
55.05
Giuseppe Da Rold clumsily knocks into Alun Shilton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Shilton runs off the knock.
59.01
David Patterson flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Cudini controls it well on his chest. Amedeo Cudini kicks a strong pass forward to Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.52
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Dave Benali replacing Amedeo Cudini and Andy Thomson replacing Scott Mccall .
61.53
Jeremy Levintsky passes the ball forward to Mike Newby. Mike Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
65.42
Mike Newby catches Rainer Kuzorra on the ankles. The referee calls over Mike Newby and shows him a yellow card! Rainer Kuzorra grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.18
Dave Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro hits a low pass to Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.45
Jeremy Levintsky passes the ball forward to Mike Newby. Mike Newby threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.04
Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Kevin Mckinlay replacing Callum McNeill .
83.10
Dave Benali knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso threads a neat, attacking ball through to Joao Santos. Joao Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Stanley Smithe threads the ball through to Mike Newby. Mike Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.6%
63.4%
Play Area
29.6%
47.9%
22.5%

Scorers
Scott Mccall 11
Joao Santos 83
Jeremy Levintsky 6
Stanley Smithe 26
Alun Shilton 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jeremy Levintsky of Heart of Midlothian

Match Ratings
1.Eduardo Gomes (GK)
8
2.Craig Rae (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Kuzorra (DEF)
6
4.Giuseppe Da Rold (DEF)yellow card
5
5.David Patterson (DEF)
6
6.Alejandro Castro (MID)
6
7.Amedeo Cudini (MID)
6
8.Tonino Gattuso (MID)
7
9.Scott Mccall (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Joao Santos (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Stephen McGrory (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Law (DEF)
0
13.Dave Benali (DEF)
6
14.Andy Thomson (ATT)
6

1.Silvio Lima (GK)
6
2.Chritophe Laslandes (DEF)
6
3.Callum McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Albert Calvo (DEF)
6
5.Julian Hierro (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
7.Stanley Smithe (MID)goal scored
9
8.Jeremy Levintsky (MID)goal scored
9
9.Nicolas Zimmermann (ATT)
6
10.Alun Shilton (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Mike Newby (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Kevin Mckinlay (ATT)
6
13.Ross Sharpe (MID)
0
14.Patrick Laver (DEF)
0