Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Partick Thistle | Partick Thistle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Craig Hopkin | C. Hopkin |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
| Victor Romero | V. Romero |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Paul Campbell | P. Campbell | |||||||||
| Paul Burley | P. Burley | | 61 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 67 | | Scott Elliott | S. Elliott | ||||||||
| Rodrigo Santos | R. Santos |  | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 |  | Jakob Morlock | J. Morlock | |||||||||
| Don McGrory | D. McGrory | | 57 | D | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Garry Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
| Scott Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Colin Morrison | C. Morrison | |||||||||
| Neil Campbell | N. Campbell | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Dominic Liddell | D. Liddell | |||||||||
| Matt Booth | M. Booth | | 62 | M | | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Billy Davidson | B. Davidson | ||||||||
| Francisco Pirri | F. Pirri | | 60 | M | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Colin Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Kamal Chalier | K. Chalier |  | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 |  | Richard Watson | R. Watson | |||||||||
| Paul Gallacher | P. Gallacher | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 |  | Maurits de Boer | M. de Boer | |||||||||
| Callum Law | C. Law | | 56 | M | | 12 | | D | 58 | | Richard Bremner | R. Bremner | |||||||||
| Matt Matteo | M. Matteo | | 54 | D | | 13 | | A | 58 | | Uwe Will | U. Will | |||||||||
| Dominic Souness | D. Souness | | 53 | D | | 14 | | D | 56 | | Don Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 12,063 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Telfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Telfer.
0.00
0-0Hibernian kick off the first half!
2.27
0-0Jakob Morlock threads a neat ball through to Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott surges forward with the ball. Scott Elliott knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Maurits de Boer is offside!
4.32
0-0Scott Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Liddell.
15.10
1-0Victor Romero flicks a high pass forward. Neil Campbell collects the pass. Neil Campbell makes an attacking run forward. Neil Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance. Neil Campbell scores for Hibernian!!
21.34
Neil Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Booth. Matt Booth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Campbell.
22.39
1-0Paul Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell threads a neat ball through to Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.03
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Burley plays the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Watson. Richard Watson connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Craig Hopkin!
26.48
Rodrigo Santos flicks a high pass forward. Paul Gallacher collects the pass. Paul Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.36
Paul Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Gallacher. Paul Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
38.04
Billy Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Maurits de Boer who takes it down. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.11
Jakob Morlock sweeps the ball up the wings. Richard Watson tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Partick Thistle kicking off!
48.02
Garry Burley sees space and advances. Garry Burley rushes past Rodrigo Santos! Garry Burley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.01
Paul Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Booth. Matt Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gallacher. Paul Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francisco Pirri!
55.24
2-1Billy Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Neil Campbell. The referee calls over Billy Davidson and warns him to calm down! Neil Campbell runs off the knock.
71.15
Maurits de Boer clumsily knocks into Victor Romero. Maurits de Boer is given a warning by the referee! Victor Romero stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.15
Francisco Pirri plays the ball forward to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell shoots from long range but Kevin Cleland reads it well. Great keeping!
78.14
Neil Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Campbell shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.12
Neil Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Kamal Chalier who brings the ball under control. Kamal Chalier shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
87.13
Scott Elliott passes the ball forward to Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Watson. Richard Watson shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Colin Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer makes a convincing header. Craig Hopkin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
20.3%
49.2%
30.5%
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) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Campbell (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Matt Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Pirri (MID) | | 8 |
| 10. | Kamal Chalier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Law (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Souness (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Cleland (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Elliott (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jakob Morlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Burley (MID) | | 9 |
| 6. | Colin Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dominic Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Davidson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Watson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Maurits de Boer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Richard Bremner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Uwe Will (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Caldwell (DEF) | 0 | |