Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Hibernian. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stenhousemuir and Hibernian are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stenhousemuir and Hibernian are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Hibernian kick off the first half!
2.57
0-0Alex Gallacher passes the ball forward to Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares runs straight at the defence! Manuel Soares strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
9.55
Craig McStay runs up as Dominic James takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. With imagination, Craig McStay picks a pass forward to Dominic James. Dominic James makes a simple pass to Nigel Jackson. Nigel Jackson shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.19
0-0Stephen Sullivan decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Sullivan makes a probing pass to Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Hopkin.
24.23
0-0Richard Hopkin catches Stephen Sullivan on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.59
0-0With imagination, Dominic James picks a pass forward to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Jackson. Nigel Jackson makes a probing pass to Matt Dickov but he's offside!
27.40
1-0Scott Mccall makes a simple pass to Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen plays a one-two with Stephen Niven and rushes in on goal... Paul Hansen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Hansen!
40.04
Dominic James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Sullivan. Stephen Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Jackson. Nigel Jackson shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
42.14
Craig McStay makes a beautiful solo run. Craig McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stenhousemuir kick off!
54.57
Dominic James threads a neat ball through to Craig McStay. Craig McStay plays a one-two with Nigel Jackson and advances towards the goal... Craig McStay tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
63.15
Nigel Jackson makes a probing pass to Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares runs straight at the defence! Manuel Soares makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.42
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.18
1-0Teddy Mcgreal flicks a high ball forward to Alex Gallacher who takes it down. Alex Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Jackson. Nigel Jackson shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
77.42
Colin Booth flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Niven collects the pass. Stephen Niven whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Billy Morton. Excellent save.
78.12
Matt Dickov plays the ball forward to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Jackson collects the pass. Nigel Jackson rushes past Colin Booth! Nigel Jackson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hibernian!
83.31
Alex Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Jackson controls it well on his chest. Nigel Jackson knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.35
Craig McStay passes the ball forward to Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Niven who gathers it comfortably.
89.41
Callum Naysmith makes a probing pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
0
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
30.8%
50%
19.2%
Scorers
| Paul Hansen 27 | Nigel Jackson 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Jackson of Hibernian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Richard Niven (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Richard Hopkin (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Colin Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Hansen (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Stephen Niven (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Don Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Matteo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Campbell (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Billy Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Neil Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Sullivan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dominic James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Teddy Mcgreal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Matteo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matt Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig McStay (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alex Gallacher (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Manuel Soares (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Nigel Jackson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Pascal Jentsch (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Ferguson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Thomson (GK) | 0 | |