Match Report


StranraerStranraer     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul McCoistP. McCoist62
G
1
G
53Miguael PlatiniM. Platini
Billy CollinsB. Collins73
D
2
D
74Gary HansenG. Hansen
Alec BoothA. Booth63
D
3
D
68Gavin BoothG. Booth
Stephen DickovS. Dickov57
D
4
D
60Gavin JamesG. James
Richard McNeillR. McNeill57
D
5
M
72Marcus VernazzaM. Vernazza
Scott InglisS. Inglis74
M
6
M
62Neil HendersonN. Henderson
Scott GlassS. Glass65
M
7captain
M
60David HendryD. Hendry
Julian BoydJ. Boyd59
M
captain8
M
57Stephen GoughS. Gough
Sebastiao VarelaS. Varela57
M
9
A
72Stefan MoulijnS. Moulijn
John BoothJ. Booth81
A
10
A
70Alberto HerreroA. Herrero
Stephen NivenS. Niven81
A
11
A
70Matt CampbellM. Campbell
 
Duncan JamesD. James66
A
12
M
56Stuart McNeillS. McNeill
Matt McallisterM. Mcallister65
A
13
D
56Andy HendryA. Hendry
Alex TelferA. Telfer61
G
14
A
54Scott MorrisonS. Morrison

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 8,987 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Brady.


0.00
Hibernian kick off and get the first half underway!
2.54
With imagination, Scott Glass laces a weighted ball forward to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguael Platini who gathers it comfortably.
3.41
Scott Inglis makes a simple pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven threads a neat ball through to John Booth. John Booth looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Miguael Platini. Excellent save.
6.04
David Hendry threads the ball through to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.34
David Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Moulijn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Moulijn shoots from distance. It's there!! Paul McCoist has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.18
Alec Booth brings the ball forward. Alec Booth makes a simple pass to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin James.
16.42
Alec Booth sees a break and surges forward. Alec Booth threads a neat ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.34
Richard McNeill surges forward with the ball. Richard McNeill flicks a high pass forward. John Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.07
Gavin James boots it upfield. Stefan Moulijn shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Paul McCoist!
33.45
Scott Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
34.54
Neil Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Matt Campbell who brings the ball under control. Matt Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
39.36
Alec Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Boyd. Julian Boyd decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.22
Alec Booth flicks a high ball forward to Julian Boyd who takes it down. Julian Boyd threads a neat ball through to John Booth. John Booth whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven powers a header at goal but Miguael Platini is on top of it.
45.00
Scott Glass hits a low pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Stranraer kick off and get the second half underway!
48.02
Neil Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.08
Sebastiao Varela threads the ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.16
Alec Booth takes a short throw-in bringing Billy Collins into play. Billy Collins makes a strong solo run forward. Billy Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguael Platini who gathers it comfortably.
57.55
Matt Campbell barges into Richard McNeill. Matt Campbell is given a warning by the referee! Richard McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.14
Neil Henderson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Henderson shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
60.58
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stuart McNeill replacing Gavin James and Andy Hendry replacing David Hendry .
61.59
Scott Glass brings the ball forward. Scott Glass plays a one-two with John Booth and rushes in on goal... Scott Glass looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Miguael Platini is on top of it.
65.45
Julian Boyd threads a neat ball through to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguael Platini who gathers it comfortably.
66.56
Stephen Dickov hits a low pass to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis surges forward with the ball. Scott Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Miguael Platini.
72.23
Sebastiao Varela advances with the ball. Sebastiao Varela shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.57
Hibernian have made a substitution with Scott Morrison replacing Stefan Moulijn .
78.58
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
81.43
Andy Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Paul McCoist manages to keep it out.
84.54
Andy Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Dickov.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Stranraer

Hibernian
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
27.1%
44.3%
28.6%

Scorers
John Booth 16
Stephen Niven 28
Stefan Moulijn 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Booth of Stranraer

Match Ratings
1.Paul McCoist (GK)
6
2.Billy Collins (DEF)
6
3.Alec Booth (DEF)
7
4.Stephen Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Richard McNeill (DEF)
6
6.Scott Inglis (MID)
7
7.Scott Glass (MID)
7
8.Julian Boyd (MID)
7
9.Sebastiao Varela (MID)
6
10.John Booth (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Stephen Niven (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Duncan James (ATT)
0
13.Matt Mcallister (ATT)
0
14.Alex Telfer (GK)
0

1.Miguael Platini (GK)
7
2.Gary Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Booth (DEF)
6
4.Gavin James (DEF)
6
5.Marcus Vernazza (MID)
6
6.Neil Henderson (MID)
6
7.David Hendry (MID)
7
8.Stephen Gough (MID)
6
9.Stefan Moulijn (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alberto Herrero (ATT)
6
11.Matt Campbell (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart McNeill (MID)
6
13.Andy Hendry (DEF)
6
14.Scott Morrison (ATT)
6