Match Report
| Peterhead | Peterhead |  |  | Hibernian | Hibernian | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Craig Glass | C. Glass |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 | | Craig Hopkin | C. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Duncan Greig | D. Greig | | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 |  | Victor Romero | V. Romero | |||||||||
| Alfred Huizingh | A. Huizingh |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Paul Burley | P. Burley | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Herrera | J. Herrera | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 |  | Rodrigo Santos | R. Santos | |||||||||
| Kevin Collins | K. Collins | | 56 | M |  | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Don McGrory | D. McGrory | ||||||||
| Lars Götz | L. Götz |  | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Scott Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Craig Liddell | C. Liddell | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Neil Campbell | N. Campbell | |||||||||
| John Dickov | J. Dickov | | 45 | M | | 8 | | | M | 62 | | Matt Booth | M. Booth | ||||||||
| Richard Hopkin | R. Hopkin | | 62 | A | | 9 | | M | 60 | | Francisco Pirri | F. Pirri | |||||||||
| Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 |  | Kamal Chalier | K. Chalier | |||||||||
| Duncan Campbell | D. Campbell | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Paul Gallacher | P. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Alex Morton | A. Morton | | 59 | G | | 12 | | M | 56 | | Callum Law | C. Law | |||||||||
| Andy Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 55 | A | | 13 | | D | 54 | | Matt Matteo | M. Matteo | |||||||||
| Alex Gemmell | A. Gemmell | | 54 | D | | 14 | | D | 53 | | Dominic Souness | D. Souness | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 11,418 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.
0.00
0-0Hibernian start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.31
0-0Jose Fortes Herrera threads a neat ball through to Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig sees Kevin Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Campbell plays the ball forward to Paul Gallacher. Paul Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.07
1-0Jose Fortes Herrera flicks a high ball forward to Lars Götz who takes it down. Lars Götz laces a weighted ball forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell makes a probing pass between the defence to Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Hopkin with no chance!! Goal for Peterhead!
14.09
Craig Liddell makes a probing pass to Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin plays a one-two with Craig Liddell and rushes in on goal... Richard Hopkin rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.41
Francisco Pirri knocks the ball forward to Scott Mcinnes. Scott Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.55
Alfred Huizingh hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Herrera. Jose Fortes Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
24.13
Kevin Collins flicks a high pass forward. Lars Götz collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Lars Götz plays the ball forward to Richard Hopkin who has made a great run into the box. Richard Hopkin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Hopkin with no chance!! Goal for Peterhead!
32.48
Lars Götz flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.11
4-0Neil Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.37
4-0Matt Booth sees Paul Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Craig Glass gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Peterhead get the second half underway!
48.46
Lars Götz flicks a high pass forward to John Dickov who brings the ball under control. John Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Burley.
53.47
Jose Fortes Herrera makes a simple pass to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Duncan Campbell. Duncan Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.36
Rodrigo Santos plays the ball forward to Matt Booth. Matt Booth sees Paul Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Gallacher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
55.51
4-0Lars Götz comes in with a late challenge on Kamal Chalier. The referee calls over Lars Götz and shows him a yellow card! Kamal Chalier stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.56
4-0Lars Götz clumsily knocks into Neil Campbell. Lars Götz is warned by the referee! Neil Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.16
Rodrigo Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Gallacher. Paul Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Craig Glass manages to gather it.
71.42
Paul Burley flicks a high pass forward. Paul Gallacher collects the pass. Paul Gallacher 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.
72.40
Craig Liddell makes a simple pass to Duncan Campbell. Duncan Campbell shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
78.35
Craig Liddell knocks the ball forward to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Santos.
85.42
Francisco Pirri makes a simple pass to Paul Gallacher. Paul Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Glass who gathers it comfortably.
89.05
Richard Hopkin catches Paul Burley on the ankles. Richard Hopkin is warned by the referee! Paul Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
25%
52.9%
22.1%
Scorers
| Richard Hopkin 9, 14, 21, 24 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard Hopkin of Peterhead |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Glass (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfred Huizingh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Herrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lars Götz (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Craig Liddell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | John Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Hopkin (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Andy Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alex Morton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Ritchie (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Gemmell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 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 | |