Match Report


HibernianHibernian     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eduardo GomesE. Gomes70
G
1
G
72Stuart StrachanS. Strachan
Craig RaeC. Rae73
D
2captain
D
72Tommaso BaldiniT. Baldini
Rainer KuzorraR. Kuzorra71
D
captain3
D
65Diaw RamoraD. Ramora
Giuseppe Da RoldG. Da Rold67
D
4
D
65Garry HansenG. Hansen
David PattersonD. Patterson63
D
5
M
64Hugo CabreraH. Cabrera
Alejandro CastroA. Castro69
M
6
M
56Richard MorrisonR. Morrison
Amedeo CudiniA. Cudini67
M
7
M
50Danny MccannD. Mccann
Tonino GattusoT. Gattuso63
M
8
M
43Anton ThieleA. Thiele
Joao SantosJ. Santos65
A
9
A
73Neil MortonN. Morton
Scott MccallS. Mccall64
A
10
A
64Dale HallD. Hall
Stephen McGroryS. McGrory59
A
11
A
62John CooperJ. Cooper
 
Dominic LawD. Law63
D
12
G
67Callum SullivanC. Sullivan
Dave BenaliD. Benali63
D
13
D
63John McNeillJ. McNeill
Andy ThomsonA. Thomson56
A
14
D
62Nigel ClemenceN. Clemence

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 14,729 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Rae.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off the first half!
2.46
Anton Thiele comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Castro. Anton Thiele is given a warning by the referee! Alejandro Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.26
Scott Mccall sees Stephen McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen McGrory shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.46
Giuseppe Da Rold knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso knocks the ball forward to Stephen McGrory but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.16
Hugo Cabrera takes it forward alone. Hugo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. John Cooper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Cooper cuts inside the box! John Cooper side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.41
Amedeo Cudini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Amedeo Cudini knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
14.45
Garry Hansen threads a neat ball through to Diaw Ramora. Diaw Ramora passes the ball forward to Neil Morton. Neil Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
16.10
Amedeo Cudini hacks Danny Mccann from behind! Amedeo Cudini is shown the yellow card! Danny Mccann stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.49
Garry Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison flicks a high pass forward. John Cooper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Morton. Neil Morton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
27.26
Rainer Kuzorra breaks forward. Rainer Kuzorra hits a low pass to Joao Santos. Joao Santos passes the ball forward but Alejandro Castro is offside!
38.22
Giuseppe Da Rold runs straight at the opposition's defence. Giuseppe Da Rold advances inside the box! Giuseppe Da Rold comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Good keeping from Stuart Strachan as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.17
Corner kick to Hibernian. Amedeo Cudini plays it to the near post. Rainer Kuzorra comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Diaw Ramora threads a neat ball through to Danny Mccann. Danny Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Richard Morrison controls it well on his chest. Richard Morrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
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. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hibernian kick off!
47.43
John Cooper hacks Craig Rae from behind! The referee brings John Cooper to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.48
Craig Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Cudini. Amedeo Cudini threads a neat ball through to Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
49.23
Giuseppe Da Rold threads a neat ball through to Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso passes the ball forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory threads the ball through into the box. Joao Santos shoots from just inside the box but Stuart Strachan is on top of it.
51.41
Without breaking stride, Rainer Kuzorra plays the ball forward to Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso sees a break and surges forward. Tonino Gattuso skips past Diaw Ramora! Tonino Gattuso rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
59.25
Giuseppe Da Rold threads a neat ball through to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Santos. Joao Santos advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Joao Santos provides some space. He shoots at goal but Stuart Strachan reads it well. He makes it look easy!
60.33
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Dave Benali replacing Amedeo Cudini and Andy Thomson replacing Joao Santos .
63.43
Richard Morrison hacks Tonino Gattuso from behind! Richard Morrison is given a warning by the referee! Tonino Gattuso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.13
Diaw Ramora threads a neat ball through to John Cooper. John Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Morton. Neil Morton shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Eduardo Gomes!
66.38
David Patterson flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Gattuso controls it well on his chest. Tonino Gattuso threads a neat ball through to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall rushes past Diaw Ramora! Scott Mccall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Strachan had no chance!! Goal for Hibernian!
71.23
Alejandro Castro catches Danny Mccann on the ankles. Alejandro Castro is warned by the referee! Danny Mccann runs off the knock.
73.07
Tommaso Baldini threads the ball through to Dale Hall. Dale Hall plays a quick one-two with Neil Morton and rushes in on goal... Dale Hall shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.01
Alejandro Castro sees Andy Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Benali. Dave Benali connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
81.06
Garry Hansen hacks Stephen McGrory from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.23
Richard Morrison flicks a high pass forward to John Cooper who brings the ball under control. John Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giuseppe Da Rold.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
30.3%
44.9%
24.7%

Scorers
Scott Mccall 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Mccall of Hibernian

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

1.Stuart Strachan (GK)
7
2.Tommaso Baldini (DEF)
6
3.Diaw Ramora (DEF)
7
4.Garry Hansen (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Hugo Cabrera (MID)
6
6.Richard Morrison (MID)
6
7.Danny Mccann (MID)
6
8.Anton Thiele (MID)
5
9.Neil Morton (ATT)
6
10.Dale Hall (ATT)
6
11.John Cooper (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Sullivan (GK)
0
13.John McNeill (DEF)
0
14.Nigel Clemence (DEF)
0