Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Morton | B. Morton |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Neil Gough | N. Gough | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Stephen Sullivan | S. Sullivan | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Don Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
| Dominic James | D. James | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Teddy Mcgreal | T. Mcgreal |  | 45 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | ||||||||
| Matt Matteo | M. Matteo | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Colin Mccall | C. Mccall | |||||||||
| Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Richard Telfer | R. Telfer | |||||||||
| Craig McStay | C. McStay | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher | | 42 | M | | 9 | | M | 40 | | Gary Davidson | G. Davidson | |||||||||
| Manuel Soares | M. Soares |  | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | |||||||||
| Nigel Jackson | N. Jackson | | 47 | A | | 11 | | | A | 50 | | Don Gough | D. Gough | ||||||||
| Craig Ferguson | C. Ferguson | | 46 | G | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Callum Morrison | C. Morrison | |||||||||
| Stephen Thomson | S. Thomson | | 46 | G | | 13 | | G | 46 | | Craig McNeill | C. McNeill | |||||||||
| Gavin Ritchie | G. Ritchie | | 45 | A | | 14 | | D | 41 | | Neil Henderson | N. Henderson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 9,991 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hibernian and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Liddell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hibernian and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Liddell.
0.00
0-0Hibernian get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Matt Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Soares whips in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. Craig McStay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
3.24
Neil Gough threads a neat ball through to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
4.07
0-0Manuel Soares takes it forward alone. Manuel Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.59
Craig McStay threads the ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.41
Matt Matteo threads a neat ball through to Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.17
Dominic James takes a quick throw-in, which Teddy Mcgreal takes on the chest. Teddy Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Matt Dickov who brings the ball under control. Matt Dickov hits a low pass to Nigel Jackson. Nigel Jackson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.48
0-0Stephen Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Alex Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Alex Gallacher sees Manuel Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Soares shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Gavin Hendry manages to gather it easily.
30.54
Andy Mason flicks a high pass forward to Andy Davidson who brings the ball under control. Andy Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Don Naysmith who takes it down. Don Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
34.56
Stephen Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic James. Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic James plays the ball forward to Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
42.39
Don Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Don Gough controls it well on his chest. Don Gough shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
49.56
Matt Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Jackson who brings the ball under control. Nigel Jackson finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Gavin Hendry manages to keep it out.
53.02
0-0Andy Mason barges into Manuel Soares. Andy Mason is shown the yellow card! Manuel Soares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.41
Dominic James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Jackson. Nigel Jackson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Mason.
60.54
Craig McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
61.30
Richard Telfer surges forward with the ball. Richard Telfer shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
66.21
Don Naysmith makes a probing pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Billy Morton easily punches it away to safety.
67.34
0-0Hibernian are in full control of this game.
69.50
Matt Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Soares who takes it down. Manuel Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Jackson. Nigel Jackson flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Andy Davidson threads a neat ball through to Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Bremner who takes it down. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Don Gough. Don Gough gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
19.7%
46.1%
34.2%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Soares of Hibernian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Morton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Neil Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Sullivan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dominic James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Teddy Mcgreal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Matteo (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Matt Dickov (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alex Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Manuel Soares (ATT) | 9 | |
| 11. | Nigel Jackson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Ferguson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Thomson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Ritchie (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gavin Hendry (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Booth (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Andy Mason (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Paul Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard Telfer (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Don Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Don Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Morrison (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig McNeill (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Henderson (DEF) | 0 | |