EDINBURGH. Hibernian comes back against Motherwell with a goal on the T. Bair 35′ and a goal on the B. Mugabi 64′. Hibernian was surely superior in terms of ball possession (68%)
The match was played at the Easter Road Stadium stadium in Edinburgh on Tuesday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. In front of 16,796 spectators. The referee was Don Robertson who had the assistance of Ross MacLeod and Sean Carr. The 4th official was . The weather was scattered clouds. The temperature was quite cold at 5.91 degrees Celsius or 42.64 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 92%.
Match Statistics
- ! 68 Ball Possession 32
Shots
- 13 Total 9
- 3 On Target 4
- 3 Off Target 4
- 7 Shots blocked 1
- 126 Attack 74
- 62 Dangerous attack 20
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 7 Corners 3
- 1 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 10 Total 10
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 2
Ball possession
Hibernian had a superior ball possession 68% while Motherwell was struggling with a 32% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Hibernian was more aggressive with 62 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 3 were on target. Notwithstanding, that was not enough Hibernian to win the match.
Hibernian shot 13 times, 3 on target, 3 off target. Regarding the opposition, Motherwell shot 9 times, 4 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
Hibernian received 2 yellow cards (Joe Newell and Dylan Levitt). Regarding the opposition, Motherwell received 2 yellow cards (Georgie Gent and Harry Paton).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this encounter, Hibernian has 25 points to remain in the 6th place. On the other side, Motherwell will has 20 points to sit in the 9th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premiership, Hibernian will host Rangers on the 16th of December with a 33-8 head to head statistic in favor of Rangers (10 draws).
Motherwell will play away against Aberdeen on the 27th of December with a 23-21 head to head stats in favor of Aberdeen (13 draws).
Hibernian – Formation
Hibernian
86'
61'
28', 90'
Hibernian started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Nick Montgomery decided to play with the following team: David Marshall , Rory Whittaker , Will Fish , Paul Hanlon , Jordan Obita , Élie Youan , Dylan Levitt , Joe Newell , Jair Tavares , Christian Doidge and Dylan Vente .
The home team had on the bench: James Jeggo, Lewis Stevenson , Harry McKirdy , Riley Harbottle, Murray Johnson, Rudi Allan Molotnikov , Reuben McAllister, Dean Clelland and Josh Landers .
Hibernian could not rely on the presence of Lewis Stevenson (injured).
Substitutions
Hibernian made 2 changes: Rory Whittaker for Lewis Stevenson (63′) and Dylan Vente for Harry McKirdy (86′).
Player of the match: Élie Youan
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Hibernian was Élie Youan.
His rating is with 2 goals, 41 passes (73% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 7 duels out of 14. He performed 3 crosses.
Motherwell – Formation
Motherwell
Motherwell started with a 3-4-2-1 line-up (3-4-2-1).
Stuart Kettlewell played with: Liam Kelly , Stephen O’Donnell , Bevis Mugabi , Paul McGinn , Blair Spittal , Davor Zdravkovski , Harry Paton , Georgie Gent , Callum Slattery , Mika Biereth and Thelonius Bair .
They had on the bench: Jonathan Obika , Aston Oxborough, Nathan McGinley, Brannan McDermott, Luca Ross, Max Ross, Olly Whyte, Mikey Booth and Calum Butcher.
Motherwell could not rely on the presence of Jonathan Obika (injured).
Substitutions
Motherwell made 2 changes: Mika Biereth for Jonathan Obika (83′) and Harry Paton for Calum Butcher (89′).
Player of the match: Mika Biereth
The player that probably impressed the most for Motherwell was Mika Biereth.
His rating is with 16 passes (56% accurate) and 2 key passes. He won 5 duels out of 10.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premiership.
- St. Mirren – Celtic – 0-3
- Ross County – Aberdeen – 0-3
- Rangers – Kilmarnock – 3-1
- Livingston – Hearts – 1-2
- Hibernian – Motherwell – 2-2
