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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Rangers. A crowd of 18,506 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hibernian and Rangers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mason.


0.00
Hibernian get the match underway!
4.27
Scott Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Santos. Joao Santos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.33
Neil McGrory threads the ball through to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Mauricio Martin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rangers!
14.06
Stuart Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Martin. Mauricio Martin passes the ball forward to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Eduardo Gomes is on top of it.
16.03
Alejandro Castro hits a low pass to Amedeo Cudini. Amedeo Cudini kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Santos. Joao Santos shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Doru Dobos keeps it out!
18.23
Amedeo Cudini sees a break and surges forward. Amedeo Cudini makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alejandro Castro. Some silky footwork from Alejandro Castro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.11
Tonino Gattuso makes a probing pass to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Castro but he's offside!
24.05
Roy Redeker knocks the ball to his team mate, John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay puts a great ball through. Mauricio Martin runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
33.54
Showing composure, Jurek Lubanski laces a through ball forward to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory makes a simple pass to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Eduardo Gomes manages to keep it out.
34.54
Filipe Cuevas knocks the ball forward to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson threads the ball through to Filipe Cuevas but he's offside!
38.32
Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone knocks the ball forward to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roy Redeker but he's offside!
40.02
Tonino Gattuso makes an attacking run forward. Tonino Gattuso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.50
Stuart Johnstone passes the ball forward to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Andy Ferguson collects the pass. Andy Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, John Mckinlay. Dominic Law hacks John Mckinlay from behind! John Mckinlay appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
44.40
Rainer Kuzorra makes a simple pass to Amedeo Cudini. Amedeo Cudini makes a simple pass to Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stephen McGrory. Some silky footwork from Stephen McGrory provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rangers get the second half underway!
47.31
Alejandro Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mccall controls it well on his chest. Scott Mccall shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Doru Dobos.
48.38
David Patterson makes a simple pass to Craig Rae. Craig Rae flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McGrory controls it well on his chest. Stephen McGrory cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Stephen McGrory provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hibernian!
51.14
Jurek Lubanski makes a simple pass to Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet darts forward. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.44
Stuart Johnstone advances with the ball. Stuart Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roy Redeker. Roy Redeker shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Eduardo Gomes.
55.46
Filipe Cuevas takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. David Patterson gets to the ball and clears it up field.
60.57
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Andy Thomson replacing Amedeo Cudini and Andy Henderson replacing Scott Mccall .Rangers have made 3 substitutions with Paul Thomson replacing Stuart Johnstone, Danny Prior replacing Filipe Cuevas and J-Clau Lecour replacing John Mckinlay .
61.58
Roy Redeker makes a simple pass to Danny Prior. Danny Prior whips in a cross ball towards J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
65.51
J-Clau Lecour flicks a high pass forward. Neil McGrory collects the pass. Neil McGrory skips past Dominic Law! Neil McGrory shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil McGrory!
75.04
Danny Prior passes the ball forward to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
83.57
Neil McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Martin. Mauricio Martin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
90.00
Neil McGrory threads a neat ball through to Danny Prior. Danny Prior plays a one-two with Neil McGrory and rushes in on goal... Danny Prior strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
34.7%
43.1%
22.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil McGrory of Rangers

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

1.Doru Dobos (GK)
6
2.Jurek Lubanski (DEF)
6
3.Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Martins (DEF)
6
6.Neil McGrory (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Filipe Cuevas (MID)
6
8.Roy Redeker (MID)
6
9.John Mckinlay (ATT)
6
10.Mauricio Martin (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Andy Ferguson (ATT)
7
 
12.Paul Thomson (DEF)
6
13.Danny Prior (MID)goal scored
7
14.J-Clau Lecour (ATT)
6