Match Report


HibernianHibernian     KilmarnockKilmarnock
Computer Player Computer Player James Mchardy James Mchardy
Craig HopkinC. Hopkin72
G
1
G
68Malte NahrstedtM. Nahrstedt
Victor RomeroV. Romero61
D
2
D
67Oscar Jr. LorieriO. Lorieri
Paul BurleyP. Burley61
D
3
D
69Ricardo GuerreroR. Guerrero
Rodrigo SantosR. Santos58
D
4
D
69Peter TobiassenP. Tobiassen
Don McGroryD. McGrory57
D
5
D
69Peter SchaapP. Schaap
Scott McinnesS. Mcinnes70
M
6
M
69Scott ClelandS. Cleland
Neil CampbellN. Campbell66
M
7captain
M
69Ernesto CanoE. Cano
Matt BoothM. Booth62
M
captain8
M
67Craig InglisC. Inglis
Francisco PirriF. Pirri60
M
9
A
68Nicholas RizzoN. Rizzo
Kamal ChalierK. Chalier59
A
10
A
68Pedro BouchardP. Bouchard
Paul GallacherP. Gallacher54
A
11
A
70Robert RivalR. Rival
 
Callum LawC. Law56
M
12
D
69Jakob WinklerJ. Winkler
Matt MatteoM. Matteo54
D
13
M
68Richard KanouteR. Kanoute
Dominic SounessD. Souness53
D
14
A
69Frederico MartinezF. Martinez

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Mcallister.


0.00
Hibernian get the match underway!
2.19
Paul Gallacher catches Ricardo Guerrero on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Gallacher and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Guerrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.54
Matt Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.16
Don McGrory takes it forward alone. Don McGrory shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
6.49
Ricardo Guerrero knocks the ball forward to Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland knocks the ball forward to Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Rival. Robert Rival gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Craig Hopkin had no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
15.06
Scott Cleland passes the ball forward to Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Rizzo. Nicholas Rizzo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Craig Hopkin gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
16.01
Ricardo Guerrero brings the ball forward. Ricardo Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard whips in a cross ball towards Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.49
Don McGrory barges into Nicholas Rizzo. Don McGrory is shown the yellow card! Nicholas Rizzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.57
Robert Rival passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nicholas Rizzo. Nicholas Rizzo shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.50
Craig Inglis laces a weighted ball forward to Scott Cleland. Scott Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
36.56
Neil Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier shoots from distance but it flies wide!
38.15
Oscar Jr. Lorieri makes a beautiful solo run. Oscar Jr. Lorieri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.55
Don McGrory surges forward with the ball. Don McGrory threads a neat ball through to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Guerrero.
42.17
Peter Schaap advances with the ball. Peter Schaap shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
44.30
Ricardo Guerrero hits a low pass to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Scott Cleland controls it well on his chest. Scott Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Rizzo. Nicholas Rizzo beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
Ernesto Cano threads the ball through to Robert Rival. Robert Rival knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Cleland. With a superhuman jump, Scott Cleland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Don McGrory steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
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. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Kilmarnock kick off!
48.24
Neil Campbell barges into Peter Tobiassen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Tobiassen stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.01
Kilmarnock are dictating the run of play here today.
55.49
Rodrigo Santos sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigo Santos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rodrigo Santos shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
57.29
Scott Cleland sees Craig Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Burley.
59.54
Ricardo Guerrero sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Scott Cleland collects the pass. Scott Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Bouchard. Pedro Bouchard finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Craig Hopkin is on top of it.
60.26
Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Richard Kanoute replacing Craig Inglis and Frederico Martinez replacing Nicholas Rizzo .
61.31
Paul Burley clumsily knocks into Richard Kanoute. Paul Burley is warned by the referee! Richard Kanoute stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.47
Rodrigo Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
72.51
Paul Gallacher clumsily knocks into Peter Tobiassen. The referee warns Paul Gallacher to calm down! Peter Tobiassen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.10
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
78.06
Richard Kanoute runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Kanoute lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Martinez. Frederico Martinez beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
85.51
Ernesto Cano threads a neat ball through to Frederico Martinez. Frederico Martinez passes the ball forward but Robert Rival is offside!
89.32
With a delightful solo run, Francisco Pirri stretches the opposition's defence. Francisco Pirri tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Malte Nahrstedt manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hibernian

Kilmarnock
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
29.5%
46.2%
24.4%

Scorers
Robert Rival 6
Scott Cleland 16
Frederico Martinez 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Cleland of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Craig Hopkin (GK)
7
2.Victor Romero (DEF)
6
3.Paul Burley (DEF)
5
4.Rodrigo Santos (DEF)
7
5.Don McGrory (DEF)yellow card
7
6.Scott Mcinnes (MID)
6
7.Neil Campbell (MID)yellow card
5
8.Matt Booth (MID)
6
9.Francisco Pirri (MID)
6
10.Kamal Chalier (ATT)
6
11.Paul Gallacher (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Callum Law (MID)
0
13.Matt Matteo (DEF)
0
14.Dominic Souness (DEF)
0

1.Malte Nahrstedt (GK)
6
2.Oscar Jr. Lorieri (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Guerrero (DEF)
8
4.Peter Tobiassen (DEF)
6
5.Peter Schaap (DEF)
6
6.Scott Cleland (MID)goal scored
9
7.Ernesto Cano (MID)
6
8.Craig Inglis (MID)
6
9.Nicholas Rizzo (ATT)
6
10.Pedro Bouchard (ATT)
8
11.Robert Rival (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jakob Winkler (DEF)
0
13.Richard Kanoute (MID)
7
14.Frederico Martinez (ATT)goal scored
7