Match Report
| Hibernian | Hibernian |  |  | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Miguael Platini | M. Platini |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Kevin Rae | K. Rae | |||||||||
| Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Gunnar Bratseth | G. Bratseth | |||||||||
| Gavin Booth | G. Booth | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Matt Cleland | M. Cleland | |||||||||
| Gavin James | G. James | | 60 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 60 |  | Francisco Cruz | F. Cruz | ||||||||
| Marcus Vernazza | M. Vernazza |  | 72 | M | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Garry Gough | G. Gough | |||||||||
| Neil Henderson | N. Henderson | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Callum Morrison | C. Morrison | |||||||||
| David Hendry | D. Hendry | | 60 | M | | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Mario Blanc | M. Blanc | ||||||||
| Stephen Gough | S. Gough | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Philipe Chaveriat | P. Chaveriat | |||||||||
| Stefan Moulijn | S. Moulijn |  | 72 | A | | 9 | | M | 63 | | Neil Niven | N. Niven | |||||||||
| Alberto Herrero | A. Herrero | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Herve Chalier | H. Chalier | |||||||||
| Matt Campbell | M. Campbell | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Peter Mcleod | P. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Stuart McNeill | S. McNeill | | 56 | M | | 12 | | A | 65 | | Gary Booth | G. Booth | |||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 56 | D | | 13 | | A | 64 | | John Morton | J. Morton | |||||||||
| Scott Morrison | S. Morrison | | 54 | A | | 14 | | G | 63 | | Craig Inglis | C. Inglis | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Easter Road where Hibernian play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 9,426 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Mason.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hibernian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Mason.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen kick off and get the match underway!
4.32
0-0David Hendry hacks Philipe Chaveriat from behind! The referee brings David Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Philipe Chaveriat stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.22
0-0David Hendry clumsily knocks into Philipe Chaveriat. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philipe Chaveriat grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.31
1-0Neil Henderson threads the ball through to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Herrero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stefan Moulijn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Kevin Rae is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.57
1-0David Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
20.32
David Hendry catches Matt Cleland on the ankles. David Hendry is given another warning by the referee! Matt Cleland grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.35
1-0Garry Gough makes a simple pass to Neil Niven. Neil Niven threads a neat ball through to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball towards Herve Chalier. With a superhuman jump, Herve Chalier connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Miguael Platini gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
27.58
1-0Neil Niven surges forward with the ball. Neil Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.31
Marcus Vernazza flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Herrero who brings the ball under control. Alberto Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Kevin Rae has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.23
David Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.10
Stephen Gough plays the ball forward to Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian get the second half underway!
48.43
Gary Hansen plays the ball forward to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Gough.
51.10
2-0Mario Blanc sees a break and surges forward. Mario Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod beats his man to it with a header. The ball comes off Gary Hansen and the loose ball is cleared up field.
53.15
Neil Niven flicks a high pass forward to Peter Mcleod who brings the ball under control. Peter Mcleod tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
54.57
Matt Cleland sees a break and surges forward. Matt Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
55.46
Francisco Cruz sees space and advances. Francisco Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.28
2-0Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stuart McNeill replacing Gavin James and Andy Hendry replacing David Hendry .Aberdeen have made a substitution with Craig Inglis replacing Peter Mcleod .
69.10
Stephen Gough flicks a high pass forward. Matt Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Rae punches it away to safety.
71.58
2-0Matt Cleland catches Matt Campbell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.19
Neil Niven flicks a high pass forward. Craig Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Herve Chalier. With a superhuman jump, Herve Chalier connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.30
Stephen Gough threads a neat ball through to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Cruz.
77.36
Hibernian have made a substitution with Scott Morrison replacing Stefan Moulijn .
78.42
2-1Neil Henderson threads a neat ball through to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Herrero. Garry Gough comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
83.21
Garry Gough knocks the ball forward to Mario Blanc. Mario Blanc flicks a high pass forward. Craig Inglis controls it well on his chest. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart McNeill.
90.00
Gary Hansen brings the ball forward. Gary Hansen passes the ball forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Kevin Rae keeps it out!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
18.1%
47.2%
34.7%
Scorers
| Stefan Moulijn 12, 28 | Herve Chalier 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Moulijn of Hibernian |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Miguael Platini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Hansen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gavin Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcus Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Hendry (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Stephen Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Moulijn (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Alberto Herrero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Matt Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Scott Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Kevin Rae (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gunnar Bratseth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Cleland (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Francisco Cruz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Garry Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mario Blanc (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Philipe Chaveriat (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Niven (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Herve Chalier (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Peter Mcleod (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Booth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Morton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Inglis (GK) | 6 | |