Match Report


HibernianHibernian     MotherwellMotherwell
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eduardo GomesE. Gomes70
G
1
G
68Pedro CarmonaP. Carmona
Craig RaeC. Rae73
D
2
D
74Jose FerrerJ. Ferrer
Rainer KuzorraR. Kuzorra71
D
captain3
D
71Gregorio Guerrero LopezG. Guerrero Lopez
Giuseppe Da RoldG. Da Rold67
D
4
D
68Moussa TomczykM. Tomczyk
David PattersonD. Patterson63
D
5
D
67Garry McinnesG. Mcinnes
Alejandro CastroA. Castro69
M
6
D
66Andy WhiteA. White
Amedeo CudiniA. Cudini67
M
7
M
78Callum BurleyC. Burley
Tonino GattusoT. Gattuso63
M
8
M
73Arnauld SirotiA. Siroti
Joao SantosJ. Santos65
A
9
A
75James MacleanJ. Maclean
Scott MccallS. Mccall64
A
10captain
A
73Lars StiepermannL. Stiepermann
Stephen McGroryS. McGrory59
A
11
A
68Des SherwoodD. Sherwood
 
Dominic LawD. Law63
D
12
A
68Winston WiekensW. Wiekens
Dave BenaliD. Benali63
D
13
A
68Adolfo GaladamesA. Galadames
Andy ThomsonA. Thomson56
A
14
D
64Marin NeguraM. Negura

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 17,476 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rubio.


0.00
Hibernian kick off and get the first half underway!
6.12
Alejandro Castro makes a simple pass to Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
8.43
Giuseppe Da Rold decides to run forward with the ball. Giuseppe Da Rold knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
14.58
Gregorio Guerrero Lopez hits a low pass to Arnauld Siroti. Arnauld Siroti makes an attacking run forward. Arnauld Siroti hits a low pass to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
16.16
Amedeo Cudini flicks a high ball forward to Joao Santos who takes it down. Joao Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Pedro Carmona manages to keep it out.
18.45
Callum Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann flicks the ball to his team mate, James Maclean. James Maclean shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.48
Amedeo Cudini passes the ball forward to Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory powers a header at goal. Pedro Carmona didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.34
Moussa Tomczyk flicks a high pass forward. Garry Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Mcinnes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garry Mcinnes plays a one-two with Lars Stiepermann and advances towards the goal... David Patterson catches Garry Mcinnes on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
32.04
Rainer Kuzorra kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory sees space and advances. Stephen McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Santos. Joao Santos makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.24
Without breaking stride, Arnauld Siroti plays the ball forward to James Maclean. James Maclean makes a simple pass, allowing Des Sherwood to run into the box. Des Sherwood comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but Eduardo Gomes is on top of his game. Good keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell have changed their lineup with Adolfo Galadames replacing Lars Stiepermann.

45.00
Motherwell kick off!
57.07
Craig Rae comes in with a late challenge on Callum Burley. Craig Rae is given a warning by the referee! Callum Burley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.28
Garry Mcinnes hacks Craig Rae from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Rae carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.10
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Dave Benali replacing Amedeo Cudini and Andy Thomson replacing Joao Santos .
67.18
Des Sherwood catches Rainer Kuzorra on the ankles. The referee warns Des Sherwood to calm down! Rainer Kuzorra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.29
Arnauld Siroti barges into Andy Thomson. Arnauld Siroti is shown the yellow card! Andy Thomson runs off the knock.
72.39
Andy White makes a strong solo run forward. Andy White flicks a high pass forward. James Maclean collects the pass. James Maclean plays a one-two with Des Sherwood and rushes in on goal... James Maclean comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Eduardo Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
73.05
Tonino Gattuso passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Pedro Carmona manages to keep it out.
77.30
Motherwell have made a substitution with Marin Negura replacing Garry Mcinnes .
83.02
Tonino Gattuso threads the ball through to Dave Benali. Without breaking stride, Dave Benali plays the ball forward to Scott Mccall who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Scott Mccall provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Andy White happens to be in the right place to block it.
84.30
Callum Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood rushes past Rainer Kuzorra! Des Sherwood shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Motherwell
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
27.3%
44.2%
28.6%

Scorers
Joao Santos 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joao Santos of Hibernian

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

1.Pedro Carmona (GK)
8
2.Jose Ferrer (DEF)
6
3.Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
4.Moussa Tomczyk (DEF)
6
5.Garry Mcinnes (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Andy White (DEF)
8
7.Callum Burley (MID)
6
8.Arnauld Siroti (MID)yellow card
7
9.James Maclean (ATT)
6
10.Lars Stiepermann (ATT)
6
11.Des Sherwood (ATT)
7
 
12.Winston Wiekens (ATT)
0
13.Adolfo Galadames (ATT)
6
14.Marin Negura (DEF)
6