Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Queens Park. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mckinlay.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0Queens Park start the match!
3.43
0-0Eric Dehm sees space and advances. Eric Dehm flicks a high pass forward. Alex Matteo controls it well on his chest. Alex Matteo plays a scrappy one-two with Kamal Chalier and advances towards the goal... Alex Matteo rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
4.36
Victor Romero flicks a high pass forward. Micka‘l Castro collects the pass. Micka‘l Castro plays the ball forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.31
0-0Andy Hansen hits a low pass to John Gough. John Gough passes the ball forward to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.28
1-0Alex Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Kamal Chalier who takes it down. Kamal Chalier whips in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Aron Heesakkers plays the ball forward to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.38
Alex Inglis sees a break and surges forward. Alex Inglis cuts inside the box! Alex Inglis shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
21.16
Andy Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Aron Heesakkers collects the pass. Aron Heesakkers flicks a high ball forward to Callum Gallacher who takes it down. Callum Gallacher finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
22.23
1-1Stanley Marsden advances with the ball. Stanley Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Aron Heesakkers. Aron Heesakkers shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Craig Hopkin easily smothers it!
24.57
1-1Alec Mccall barges into Victor Romero. Alec Mccall is given a warning by the referee! Victor Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.53
Rodrigo Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis knocks the ball forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gavin Hansen!
34.53
Alex Inglis takes the throw-in. Andy Dickov sees Garry Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.28
Alex Inglis hits a low pass to Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Queens Park have changed their lineup with Stuart Gemmill replacing Simon Todd. The Queens Park players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Hibernian kicking off!
48.06
With some swift thinking, Kamal Chalier plays the ball forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
49.41
Eric Dehm flicks a high pass forward. Alex Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Inglis sees Alex Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Matteo shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
51.50
Omer Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Callum Gallacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
53.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Omer Campbell plays the ball forward to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
59.26
Edward Lineker receives the ball from a throw-in from Alex Inglis. Edward Lineker makes a simple pass to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.17
Victor Romero makes a probing pass to Garry Hendry. Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Hendry plays the ball forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo skips past Stanley Marsden! Alex Matteo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Gavin Hansen is on top of it.
66.52
Andy Hansen catches Alex Inglis on the ankles. The referee calls over Andy Hansen and warns him to calm down! Alex Inglis stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.20
Kamal Chalier flicks a high pass forward. Alex Matteo controls it well on his chest. Alex Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
75.02
With imagination, Victor Romero plays the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Micka‘l Castro. Micka‘l Castro shoots from long range but it is miles over!
77.19
3-1Hibernian have made a substitution with Scott Mcinnes replacing Micka‘l Castro .
78.24
Garry Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Alex Inglis collects the pass. Alex Inglis shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.40
3-1Scott Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Stanley Marsden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stanley Marsden runs off the knock.
81.12
John Gough makes a probing pass to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell makes a probing pass to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.08
Aron Heesakkers flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Beck. Lennart Beck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Santos.
84.13
Edward Lineker makes a simple pass to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Gavin Hansen had no chance!! Goal for Hibernian!
89.29
Alec Mccall passes the ball forward to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Beck. With a superhuman jump, Lennart Beck connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
24%
45.3%
30.7%
Scorers
| Alex Matteo 10, 35 Kamal Chalier 38, 84 | Paul Hendry 15 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Matteo of Hibernian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodrigo Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eric Dehm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edward Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Micka‘l Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Inglis (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Garry Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kamal Chalier (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Alex Matteo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Lennart Littbarski (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Mcinnes (MID) |  | 5 |
| 14. | Tiziano De Gasperi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gavin Hansen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stanley Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Todd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aron Heesakkers (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Omer Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lennart Beck (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Hendry (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Callum Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart Gemmill (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Vasco Marques (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Burley (MID) | 0 | |