Match Report


LivingstonLivingston     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Tomas AhlbeckTomas Ahlbeck John Mackay John Mackay
Don SullivanD. Sullivan52
G
1
G
68Martino QuagliaM. Quaglia
Richard BradyR. Brady52
D
2
D
70Neil HendersonN. Henderson
Seth KeeganS. Keegan48
D
captain3captain
D
72Adelmajid BoutaboutA. Boutabout
Eduardo FloresE. Flores47
D
4
D
67Craig SounessC. Souness
Nils KneisslN. Kneissl60
D
5
M
77Romero P. FerrerR. Ferrer
David DickovD. Dickov62
M
6
M
68Elena FernandezE. Fernandez
Celestine IkpebaC. Ikpeba50
M
7
M
75Alan VickersA. Vickers
Colin ClelandC. Cleland54
M
8
M
78Eugenio NocerinoE. Nocerino
Piero Di LivioP. Di Livio61
A
9
A
68Matt GreigM. Greig
Noah SchumacherN. Schumacher58
A
10
A
70Fred van VlietF. van Vliet
Gísli GardarssonG. Gardarsson60
A
11
A
69Steve PottsS. Potts
 
Richard McStayR. McStay46
G
12
D
58Don HutchisonD. Hutchison
Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson44
D
13
M
70Albert GuardiolaA. Guardiola
Craig BrownC. Brown52
M
14
A
59Kevin MccallK. Mccall

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Almondvale Stadium where Livingston play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 11,512 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Livingston are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Thomson.


0.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off and get the first half underway!
2.40
Eduardo Flores controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin Cleland runs straight at the defence! Colin Cleland muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Neil Henderson!
6.18
Neil Henderson threads the ball through to Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.42
Colin Cleland threads a neat ball through to Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martino Quaglia who gathers it comfortably.
10.41
Colin Cleland makes a probing pass to Noah Schumacher. Noah Schumacher shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.23
Craig Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez makes a simple pass to Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet whips in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.12
Steve Potts hits a low pass to Matt Greig. Matt Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Richard Brady blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.34
Adelmajid Boutabout comes in with a late challenge on Piero Di Livio. The referee brings Adelmajid Boutabout to one side and gives him a warning! Piero Di Livio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.49
Colin Cleland brings the ball forward. Colin Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
34.13
Romero P. Ferrer hits a low pass to Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Richard Brady is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
38.13
Eugenio Nocerino comes in with a late challenge on David Dickov. Eugenio Nocerino is given a warning by the referee! David Dickov runs off the knock.
39.49
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.37
Adelmajid Boutabout sees Elena Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Livingston appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Livingston start the second half!
49.32
Elena Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Matt Greig collects the pass. Matt Greig plays a one-two with Steve Potts and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Matt Greig provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.56
Elena Fernandez surges forward with the ball. Elena Fernandez edges inside the box! Elena Fernandez shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Don Sullivan with no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
61.10
Piero Di Livio barges into Eugenio Nocerino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Nocerino stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.37
With vision, Craig Souness laces a through ball forward to Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers flicks a high pass forward to Matt Greig who brings the ball under control. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.37
Elena Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Potts. Steve Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.24
Adelmajid Boutabout flicks a high pass forward to Alan Vickers who brings the ball under control. Alan Vickers flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Greig. Matt Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.58
Seth Keegan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba knocks the ball forward to Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Martino Quaglia gets down and covers it.
72.37
Richard Brady hacks Matt Greig from behind! Richard Brady is shown the yellow card! Matt Greig grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.37
Free kick to Heart of Midlothian just outside the area...
73.08
Steve Potts takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
78.26
Fred van Vliet comes in with a late challenge on Seth Keegan. Fred van Vliet is shown the yellow card! Seth Keegan runs off the knock.
85.10
Craig Souness makes a probing pass to Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Potts. Steve Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Brady.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Livingston

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
31.9%
43.5%
24.6%

Scorers
Matt Greig 49, 66
Elena Fernandez 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Greig of Heart of Midlothian

Match Ratings
1.Don Sullivan (GK)
6
2.Richard Brady (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Seth Keegan (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Flores (DEF)
6
5.Nils Kneissl (DEF)
6
6.David Dickov (MID)
6
7.Celestine Ikpeba (MID)
6
8.Colin Cleland (MID)
7
9.Piero Di Livio (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Noah Schumacher (ATT)
6
11.Gísli Gardarsson (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard McStay (GK)
0
13.Gavin Davidson (DEF)
0
14.Craig Brown (MID)
0

1.Martino Quaglia (GK)
6
2.Neil Henderson (DEF)
6
3.Adelmajid Boutabout (DEF)
6
4.Craig Souness (DEF)
6
5.Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
6
6.Elena Fernandez (MID)goal scored
9
7.Alan Vickers (MID)
7
8.Eugenio Nocerino (MID)
5
9.Matt Greig (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Fred van Vliet (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Steve Potts (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Hutchison (DEF)
0
13.Albert Guardiola (MID)
0
14.Kevin Mccall (ATT)
0