Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Heart of Midlothian in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morton.
0.00
0-0Hibernian kick off and get the first half underway!
2.26
0-0Albert Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alan Vickers shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
3.46
Neil Henderson picks a pass forward to Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers brings the ball forward. Alan Vickers shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.59
0-0Thierry Eadie barges into Craig Souness. The referee brings Thierry Eadie to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.58
Albert Guardiola hacks Victor Romero from behind! Albert Guardiola is given a warning by the referee! Victor Romero stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.39
Romero P. Ferrer makes a strong solo run forward. Romero P. Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Alan Vickers who gracefully takes it down. Alan Vickers skips past Victor Romero! Alan Vickers strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.38
Francisco Pirri threads a neat ball through to Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.15
Albert Guardiola makes a simple pass to Matt Greig. Matt Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Potts. Steve Potts makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
28.01
Romero P. Ferrer threads the ball through to Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
36.06
0-0Matt Booth barges into Albert Guardiola. The referee calls over Matt Booth and warns him to calm down! Albert Guardiola grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
0-0Adelmajid Boutabout passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers threads the ball through to Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Craig Hopkin. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heart of Midlothian start the second half!
47.17
0-0Albert Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Fred van Vliet who brings the ball under control. Fred van Vliet knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Vickers. Paul Burley comes in with a late challenge on Alan Vickers. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
48.08
Romero P. Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Nocerino. Eugenio Nocerino shoots from outside the area but Craig Hopkin is on top of it.
49.51
0-0Craig Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers hits a low pass to Steve Potts. Steve Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Burley.
51.25
Rodrigo Santos pushes up the pitch. Rodrigo Santos makes a probing pass to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell plays a one-two with Kamal Chalier and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Neil Campbell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.49
Thierry Eadie threads a neat ball through to Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adelmajid Boutabout.
55.44
0-1Neil Henderson receives the ball from a throw-in from Craig Souness. Neil Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Greig. Matt Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Potts. Steve Potts beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.29
Romero P. Ferrer brings the ball forward. Romero P. Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.48
Eugenio Nocerino hits a low pass to Steve Potts. Steve Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
69.51
Romero P. Ferrer plays the ball forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig tries a spectacular long range effort. Craig Hopkin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.08
Thierry Eadie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
75.52
Don McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Booth. Matt Booth flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Mcinnes edges inside the box! Scott Mcinnes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
77.11
Eugenio Nocerino brings the ball forward. Eugenio Nocerino knocks in a cross ball towards Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
81.44
Albert Guardiola comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Pirri. The referee calls over Albert Guardiola again and warns him to calm down! Francisco Pirri runs off the knock.
84.14
0-2Matt Greig clumsily knocks into Rodrigo Santos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Santos runs off the knock.
85.24
Adelmajid Boutabout knocks the ball forward to Albert Guardiola. Albert Guardiola threads the ball through to Steve Potts. Steve Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Craig Hopkin gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
87.10
0-2Adelmajid Boutabout advances with the ball. Adelmajid Boutabout deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Greig but the linesman indicates offside!
89.20
Neil Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Albert Guardiola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Craig Hopkin manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
33.7%
44.2%
22.1%
Scorers
| Steve Potts 55 Matt Greig 70 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Ferrer of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Hopkin (GK) | 8 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kamal Chalier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thierry Eadie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Law (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Souness (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martino Quaglia (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Neil Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adelmajid Boutabout (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Craig Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Romero P. Ferrer (MID) | 9 | |
| 6. | Albert Guardiola (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alan Vickers (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Nocerino (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matt Greig (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 10. | Fred van Vliet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steve Potts (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Mckinlay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Elena Fernandez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Christie (ATT) | 0 | |