Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Dundee. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy James.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy James.
0.00
0-0Hibernian kick off and get the match underway!
3.55
0-0Rodrigo Santos darts forward. Rodrigo Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.41
0-0Rodolfo Pirri passes the ball forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.07
0-0Andy Dickov passes the ball forward to Scott Mcinnes. Scott Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
18.02
1-0Scott Mcinnes darts forward. Scott Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano De Gasperi. Tiziano De Gasperi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Duncan Mckinlay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.35
Showing composure, Scott Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Tiziano De Gasperi. Tiziano De Gasperi shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duncan Mckinlay with no chance!! Goal for Hibernian!
32.20
2-0Edward Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Andy Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Dickov makes a probing pass to Tiziano De Gasperi but he's offside!
34.14
Garry Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Andy Dickov who brings the ball under control. Andy Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
36.32
Bruno Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Iwan Fuchs easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Iwan Fuchs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Romero.
39.56
Eric Dehm knocks the ball forward to Scott Mcinnes. Scott Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Tiziano De Gasperi. Tiziano De Gasperi shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
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. Dundee also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dundee kick off the second half!
49.03
Stephen Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis passes the ball forward but Anton Janes is offside!
55.58
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.08
David Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Anton Janes. Anton Janes shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.54
With imagination, Scott Mcinnes picks a pass forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Edward Lineker is offside!
72.41
Victor Romero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Pirri. Rodolfo Pirri makes an attacking run forward. Rodolfo Pirri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
73.44
Eric Dehm darts forward. Eric Dehm knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano De Gasperi. Tiziano De Gasperi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.35
Colin Inglis knocks the ball forward to Anton Janes. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.58
Liam Mills brings the ball forward. Liam Mills lofts in a cross ball towards Iwan Fuchs. Iwan Fuchs makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
85.43
Stephen Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Anton Janes who takes it down. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Hendry.
87.45
Eric Dehm flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Mcinnes laces a weighted ball forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Duncan Mckinlay. Excellent save.
89.02
Liam Mills flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis plays a quick one-two with Iwan Fuchs and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Colin Inglis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Craig Hopkin is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
24.6%
44.9%
30.4%
Scorers
| Tiziano De Gasperi 18, 28 | Anton Janes 59 Colin Inglis 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tiziano De Gasperi of Hibernian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eric Dehm (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Rodrigo Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Victor Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Mcinnes (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Edward Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alex Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tiziano De Gasperi (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Lennart Littbarski (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Pirri (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Matteo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan Mckinlay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Donato Ferrarese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Pacheco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bruno Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Liam Mills (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Colin Inglis (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Stephen Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anton Janes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Iwan Fuchs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anton de Boer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Mcallister (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Johnstone (DEF) | 0 | |