Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 8,927 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hibernian and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Brady.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hibernian and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Brady.
0.00
0-0Stirling Albion kick off and get the match underway!
8.38
0-0Gavin Booth threads the ball through to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
10.12
Neil Henderson threads the ball through to Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell plays a quick one-two with Stefan Moulijn and rushes in on goal... Matt Campbell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Kevin Booth gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
12.20
0-0Gavin Booth catches Garry Mccall on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Booth and warns him to calm down! Garry Mccall grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.04
0-0Neil Henderson threads a neat ball through to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
15.06
Neil Henderson surges forward with the ball. Neil Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.33
David Hendry threads a neat ball through to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
22.47
With great vision, Callum Strachan plays the ball forward to Rody Meijer. Rody Meijer flicks the ball to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Miguael Platini!
26.07
Dominic Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Miguael Platini is on top of it.
30.17
0-0Alec Sullivan breaks forward. Alec Sullivan brings the ball forward. Alec Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguael Platini who gathers it comfortably.
32.20
Rody Meijer flicks a high ball forward to Garry Mccall who takes it down. Garry Mccall shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.18
0-1Dominic Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.11
Gavin Booth makes a probing pass to Marcus Vernazza. Marcus Vernazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn shoots from outside the area. Stefan Moulijn scores for Hibernian!!
42.54
Alec Meiklejohn lofts the ball long. Garry Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Hansen.
44.20
Gavin James makes a simple pass to Marcus Vernazza. Marcus Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hibernian kick off and get the second half underway!
48.46
Gary Hansen makes a simple pass to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.15
With some swift thinking, Don Johnstone plays the ball forward to David McStay. David McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
55.45
1-1David Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Herrero collects the pass. Alberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Alec Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Moulijn. Penalty not given!!
57.00
Callum Strachan threads a neat ball through to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Pater who brings the ball under control. Thomas Pater knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguael Platini who gathers it comfortably.
60.39
1-1Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stuart McNeill replacing Gavin James and Andy Hendry replacing David Hendry .
61.42
Stuart McNeill makes a simple pass to Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.37
Gavin Booth sees Andy Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Herrero who takes it down. Alberto Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn makes a convincing header. Kevin Booth gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
67.31
Alec Sullivan flicks a high ball forward to Don Johnstone who takes it down. Don Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Pater holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Pater knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.27
1-1Andy Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Moulijn but the linesman indicates offside!
75.24
Dominic Naysmith makes a probing pass to David McStay. David McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. With a superhuman jump, Garry Mccall connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Miguael Platini manages to gather it comfortably.
77.21
Hibernian have made a substitution with Scott Morrison replacing Stefan Moulijn .
78.24
Marcus Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison shoots from 25 yards but somehow Kevin Booth manages to keep it out.
79.52
Alec Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Garry Mccall who brings the ball under control. Garry Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.29
1-1Andy Hendry surges forward with the ball. Andy Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Campbell. Alec Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Matt Campbell. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
83.42
Rody Meijer passes the ball forward to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater whips in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
89.16
1-2Alec Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Scott Morrison. Alec Meiklejohn is given a warning by the referee! Scott Morrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Neil Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Herrero collects the pass. Alberto Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Kevin Booth gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
29.5%
38.5%
32.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Pater of Stirling Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Miguael Platini (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcus Vernazza (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Neil Henderson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Moulijn (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alberto Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matt Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy Hendry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 14. | Scott Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Kevin Booth (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Callum Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Sullivan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gary Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rody Meijer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | David McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry Mccall (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Thomas Pater (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Dominic Ferguson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Young (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Booth (MID) | 0 | |