Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Kevin Gemmill | K. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Gary Dickov | G. Dickov | | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Matt Johnstone | M. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Richard Law | R. Law | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Alex Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Andy Greig | A. Greig | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 |  | Khalid Bouchiba | K. Bouchiba | |||||||||
| John Gough | J. Gough | | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Lucien Sibille | L. Sibille |  | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 |  | Yuri Minopoli | Y. Minopoli | |||||||||
| Billy Rae | B. Rae | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Gary Gallacher | G. Gallacher | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Garry James | G. James | |||||||||
| Kevin Caldwell | K. Caldwell | | 47 | M | | 9 | | M | 46 | | Craig Souness | C. Souness | |||||||||
| Billy Law | B. Law | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Richard Davidson | R. Davidson | |||||||||
| Colin Gemmell | C. Gemmell | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Paul James | P. James | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,224 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Hibernian start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.38
0-0Garry James makes a probing pass to Paul James. Paul James whips in a cross ball towards Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.17
1-0Andy Greig threads the ball through to Lucien Sibille. Lucien Sibille deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.23
1-0Craig Souness barges into Lucien Sibille. Craig Souness is shown the yellow card! Lucien Sibille stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.47
21.27
1-0Garry James chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson shoots from long range but somehow Scott Meiklejohn manages to keep it out.
22.21
Lucien Sibille brings the ball forward. Lucien Sibille plays a perfect one-two with Colin Gemmell and rushes in on goal... Lucien Sibille takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.31
Lucien Sibille knocks the ball forward to Billy Law. Billy Law shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.51
1-0Richard Law comes in with a late challenge on Paul James. Richard Law is warned by the referee! Paul James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.54
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.20
Garry James chips the ball to his team mate, Paul James. Paul James finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
55.46
1-0Kevin Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Naysmith.
59.42
Matt Johnstone makes a probing pass to Garry James. Garry James chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.43
Richard Law makes a probing pass to Billy Rae. Billy Rae sees space and advances. Billy Rae whips in a cross ball towards Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.51
Neil Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Paul James. Paul James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.31
John Gough knocks the ball forward to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Kevin Gemmill!
84.44
Billy Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Law. Billy Law whips in a cross ball towards Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Kevin Gemmill had no chance!! Goal for Hibernian!
87.41
Alex Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry James. Garry James brings the ball forward. Garry James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.7%
34.3%
Play Area
25.4%
49.3%
25.4%
Scorers