Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Craig Hopkin | C. Hopkin |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 | | Alex Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Victor Romero | V. Romero |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 |  | Gary Kirkland | G. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Paul Burley | P. Burley | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Billy Dickov | B. Dickov | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Santos | R. Santos |  | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 |  | Ian Krijgsman | I. Krijgsman | |||||||||
| Don McGrory | D. McGrory | | 57 | D | | 5 | |  | M | 68 | | Graham Joachim | G. Joachim | ||||||||
| Scott Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Matt Caldwell | M. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Neil Campbell | N. Campbell | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Stephen Naysmith | S. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Matt Booth | M. Booth | | 62 | M | | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Alberto Ortega | A. Ortega | ||||||||
| Francisco Pirri | F. Pirri | | 60 | M | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Stuart Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Kamal Chalier | K. Chalier |  | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Colin Mcinnes | C. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Paul Gallacher | P. Gallacher | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Dominic Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Callum Law | C. Law | | 56 | M | | 12 | | G | 57 | | Craig Hutchison | C. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Matt Matteo | M. Matteo | | 54 | D | | 13 | | D | 55 | | Tim Monk | T. Monk | |||||||||
| Dominic Souness | D. Souness | | 53 | D | | 14 | | D | 53 | | Carl Seaman | C. Seaman | |||||||||
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 12,248 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ferguson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ferguson.
0.00
0-0Hibernian kick off and get the match underway!
4.27
0-0Colin Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Don McGrory. Colin Mcinnes is given a warning by the referee! Don McGrory runs off the knock.
9.47
0-1Gary Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Mason who takes it down. Dominic Mason flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Rae controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Stuart Rae tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Craig Hopkin had no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
12.34
0-1Neil Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier shoots from distance but somehow Alex Hopkin manages to keep it out.
15.46
Neil Campbell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort. Alex Hopkin easily gets down and covers it.
18.16
0-1Graham Joachim runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Graham Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.18
Stephen Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mcinnes collects the pass. Colin Mcinnes shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
34.55
Francisco Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Matt Booth controls it well on his chest. Matt Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
38.03
Billy Dickov hacks Paul Gallacher from behind! The referee warns Billy Dickov to calm down! Paul Gallacher runs off the knock.
39.52
0-1Neil Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Paul Gallacher who takes it down. Paul Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Kamal Chalier but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.02
0-1Matt Caldwell plays the ball forward to Alberto Ortega. Alberto Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.55
Gary Kirkland makes a probing pass to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Mcinnes. With a superhuman jump, Colin Mcinnes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Craig Hopkin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton kick off!
47.42
Rodrigo Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
49.10
Dominic Mason comes in with a late challenge on Don McGrory. Dominic Mason is given a warning by the referee! Don McGrory runs off the knock.
55.28
Matt Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mcinnes collects the pass. Colin Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.00
Matt Booth knocks the ball forward to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Booth. Matt Booth directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
61.29
With vision, Paul Burley plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Santos. Rodrigo Santos sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigo Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
65.39
Graham Joachim threads a neat ball through to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason plays a one-two with Stuart Rae and rushes in on goal... Dominic Mason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
71.09
Stephen Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Rae controls it well on his chest. Stuart Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Santos.
73.14
With vision, Ian Krijgsman plays the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
84.11
Stephen Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Rae controls it well on his chest. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.42
Billy Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Rae who takes it down. Stuart Rae shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
89.37
Neil Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hibernian!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
28.2%
49.3%
22.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Campbell of Hibernian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Victor Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Santos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Don McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Campbell (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Matt Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kamal Chalier (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Paul Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Law (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Souness (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alex Hopkin (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gary Kirkland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ian Krijgsman (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Graham Joachim (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Matt Caldwell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stephen Naysmith (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alberto Ortega (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Colin Mcinnes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Dominic Mason (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Craig Hutchison (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tim Monk (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Seaman (DEF) | 0 | |