Match Report


HibernianHibernian     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Frost Chris Frost
Eduardo GomesE. Gomes70
G
1
G
80Santiago ChaconS. Chacon
Craig RaeC. Rae73
D
2
D
74Dominique PetereynsD. Petereyns
Rainer KuzorraR. Kuzorra71
D
captain3
D
73Ricardo CarvalhoR. Carvalho
Giuseppe Da RoldG. Da Rold67
D
4
D
76Tommy HoweyT. Howey
David PattersonD. Patterson63
D
5
M
78Peter WrightP. Wright
Alejandro CastroA. Castro69
M
6
M
80Ernesto GomezE. Gomez
Amedeo CudiniA. Cudini67
M
7
M
83Carlos DijkstraC. Dijkstra
Tonino GattusoT. Gattuso63
M
8captain
M
83Jason UnsworthJ. Unsworth
Joao SantosJ. Santos65
A
9
A
90Eduardo SernaE. Serna
Scott MccallS. Mccall64
A
10
A
69Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson
Stephen McGroryS. McGrory59
A
11
A
77Tarik RayT. Ray
 
Dominic LawD. Law63
D
12
D
71Scott YoungS. Young
Dave BenaliD. Benali63
D
13
M
81Alejandro LozanoA. Lozano
Andy ThomsonA. Thomson56
A
14
A
76Stuart PeckhamS. Peckham

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lennart Dörner.


0.00
The first half starts with Hibernian kicking off!
2.52
Ricardo Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Eduardo Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
3.48
Ernesto Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Tarik Ray who brings the ball under control. Tarik Ray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.05
Dominique Petereyns makes a probing pass to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Stephen Ferguson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Stephen Ferguson scores for Hamilton Academical!!
14.55
Dominique Petereyns takes a quick throw-in, which Ricardo Carvalho takes on the chest. Ricardo Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Unsworth. Jason Unsworth plays a one-two with Eduardo Serna and advances towards the goal... Jason Unsworth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Eduardo Gomes is on top of it.
20.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Dominique Petereyns plays the ball forward to Tommy Howey. Tommy Howey flicks a high pass forward. Tarik Ray controls it well on his chest. Tarik Ray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.44
Carlos Dijkstra flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Ferguson who takes it down. Stephen Ferguson passes the ball forward to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.50
Carlos Dijkstra passes the ball forward to Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but somehow Eduardo Gomes manages to keep it out.
30.56
Dominique Petereyns clumsily knocks into Joao Santos. The referee brings Dominique Petereyns to one side and gives him a warning! Joao Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.33
Rainer Kuzorra passes the ball forward to Joao Santos. Joao Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
38.00
Amedeo Cudini makes a simple pass to Joao Santos. Joao Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amedeo Cudini but he's offside!
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. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Alejandro Lozano replacing Carlos Dijkstra.

45.00
Hamilton Academical start the second half!
48.51
Alejandro Lozano makes a simple pass to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Patterson.
51.25
Jason Unsworth comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Castro. The referee brings Jason Unsworth to one side and gives him a warning! Alejandro Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.10
Showing composure, Alejandro Castro laces a weighted ball forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommy Howey.
54.35
Tommy Howey plays the ball forward to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano passes the ball forward to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.32
Alejandro Castro makes a simple pass to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
60.43
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Dave Benali replacing Amedeo Cudini and Andy Thomson replacing Joao Santos .Hamilton Academical have made 2 substitutions with Scott Young replacing Tommy Howey and Stuart Peckham replacing Eduardo Serna .
66.25
Scott Young flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Peckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Peckham sees space and advances. Stuart Peckham shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Eduardo Gomes manages to gather it comfortably.
71.22
Ernesto Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Eduardo Gomes is on top of it.
72.17
Alejandro Castro flicks a high pass forward to Andy Thomson who brings the ball under control. Andy Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Santiago Chacon who gathers it comfortably.
78.10
Alejandro Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.34
Ricardo Carvalho makes a simple pass to Peter Wright. Peter Wright sees Stuart Peckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Jason Unsworth. Jason Unsworth finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Gomes effortlessly punches it away to safety.
81.17
Scott Young passes the ball forward to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
84.07
Ricardo Carvalho hits a low pass to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano rushes past Craig Rae! Alejandro Lozano shoots from just inside the box but Eduardo Gomes is on top of his game. Great save!
85.05
Ricardo Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Hamilton Academical
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
9
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
34.6%
40.7%
24.7%

Scorers
Stephen Ferguson 4
Tarik Ray 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Ferguson of Hamilton Academical

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

1.Santiago Chacon (GK)
6
2.Dominique Petereyns (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Carvalho (DEF)
7
4.Tommy Howey (DEF)
7
5.Peter Wright (MID)
6
6.Ernesto Gomez (MID)
6
7.Carlos Dijkstra (MID)
6
8.Jason Unsworth (MID)
6
9.Eduardo Serna (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Tarik Ray (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Scott Young (DEF)
6
13.Alejandro Lozano (MID)
7
14.Stuart Peckham (ATT)
7