Match Report


HibernianHibernian     LivingstonLivingston
Computer Player Computer Player Tomas Ahlbeck Tomas Ahlbeck
Craig HopkinC. Hopkin72
G
1
G
52Don SullivanD. Sullivan
Victor RomeroV. Romero61
D
2
D
52Richard BradyR. Brady
Paul BurleyP. Burley61
D
3
D
48Seth KeeganS. Keegan
Rodrigo SantosR. Santos58
D
4
D
47Eduardo FloresE. Flores
Don McGroryD. McGrory57
D
5captain
D
60Nils KneisslN. Kneissl
Scott McinnesS. Mcinnes70
M
6
M
62David DickovD. Dickov
Neil CampbellN. Campbell66
M
7
M
50Celestine IkpebaC. Ikpeba
Matt BoothM. Booth62
M
captain8
M
54Colin ClelandC. Cleland
Francisco PirriF. Pirri60
M
9
A
61Piero Di LivioP. Di Livio
Kamal ChalierK. Chalier59
A
10
A
58Noah SchumacherN. Schumacher
Paul GallacherP. Gallacher54
A
11
A
60Gísli GardarssonG. Gardarsson
 
Callum LawC. Law56
M
12
G
46Richard McStayR. McStay
Matt MatteoM. Matteo54
D
13
D
44Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson
Dominic SounessD. Souness53
D
14
M
52Craig BrownC. Brown

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Livingston. A crowd of 9,089 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Livingston appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Meiklejohn.


0.00
Livingston kick off!
4.13
Paul Burley plays the ball forward to Paul Gallacher. Paul Gallacher shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.09
With some swift thinking, Paul Gallacher plays the ball forward to Matt Booth. Matt Booth shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
10.49
Seth Keegan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Seth Keegan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.30
David Dickov threads a neat ball through to Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.47
Nils Kneissl kicks a strong pass forward to David Dickov. David Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Piero Di Livio. Piero Di Livio shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
27.47
Paul Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Scott Mcinnes. Scott Mcinnes plays a one-two with Kamal Chalier and rushes in on goal... Nils Kneissl clumsily knocks into Scott Mcinnes. Penalty not given!!
33.50
Without breaking stride, Eduardo Flores plays the ball forward to Celestine Ikpeba. Seeing a gap ahead, Celestine Ikpeba plays the ball forward to Piero Di Livio. Piero Di Livio advances inside the box! Piero Di Livio rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
34.47
Rodrigo Santos flicks a high pass forward. Matt Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mcinnes. Scott Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.35
Paul Burley clumsily knocks into Piero Di Livio. Paul Burley is given a warning by the referee! Piero Di Livio stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.30
Victor Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, Don McGrory. Don McGrory threads a neat ball through to Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
40.08
Celestine Ikpeba catches Matt Booth on the ankles. The referee calls over Celestine Ikpeba and shows him a yellow card! Matt Booth runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Livingston also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hibernian kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Rodrigo Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Booth. Matt Booth makes a simple pass to Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Brady.
53.12
David Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland surges forward with the ball. Colin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.39
Francisco Pirri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell sees a break and surges forward. Neil Campbell shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Don Sullivan had no chance!! Goal for Hibernian!
57.17
Rodrigo Santos threads the ball through to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell laces a weighted ball forward to Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.03
Colin Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Schumacher. Noah Schumacher finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
65.51
Richard Brady hacks Matt Booth from behind! The referee calls over Richard Brady and shows him a yellow card! Matt Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.31
Paul Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Gallacher. Paul Gallacher shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
72.30
Colin Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Dickov. David Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Cleland. Victor Romero hacks Colin Cleland from behind! Penalty not given!!
75.40
Seth Keegan flicks a high pass forward. David Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Gísli Gardarsson who brings the ball under control. Gísli Gardarsson plays a one-two with Noah Schumacher and advances towards the goal... Gísli Gardarsson rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Craig Hopkin. Excellent save.
77.44
Colin Cleland catches Paul Burley on the ankles. The referee calls over Colin Cleland and shows him a yellow card! Paul Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.59
Paul Burley knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Santos. Rodrigo Santos knocks the ball forward to Paul Gallacher. Paul Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
81.16
Kamal Chalier knocks the ball forward to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Don Sullivan manages to gather it effortlessly.
83.06
Don McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Kamal Chalier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kamal Chalier shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Don Sullivan.
84.42
Scott Mcinnes takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Matt Booth strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Livingston
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
29.6%
44.4%
25.9%

Scorers
Neil Campbell 54
Noah Schumacher 59

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)
7
4.Rodrigo Santos (DEF)
7
5.Don McGrory (DEF)
6
6.Scott Mcinnes (MID)
6
7.Neil Campbell (MID)goal scored
9
8.Matt Booth (MID)
6
9.Francisco Pirri (MID)
7
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.Don Sullivan (GK)
7
2.Richard Brady (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Seth Keegan (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Flores (DEF)
6
5.Nils Kneissl (DEF)
6
6.David Dickov (MID)
7
7.Celestine Ikpeba (MID)yellow card
6
8.Colin Cleland (MID)yellow card
7
9.Piero Di Livio (ATT)
7
10.Noah Schumacher (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gísli Gardarsson (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard McStay (GK)
0
13.Gavin Davidson (DEF)
0
14.Craig Brown (MID)
0