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31/01/2034, Easter Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, Live on National TV
League Cup, R16

Hibernian Vs Forres Mechanics FC

Hibernian play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: M Tristan (GK) , C McAlister (CB) , C Desmond (CB) , H Milne (RB) , G Burns (LB) , M Marchisio (CM) , E Delogu (CDM) , S Bon (CDM) , R Bladow (RM) , S Interiano (LM) , G Gomez (ST) And the subs are: P Keane (CB) , J Still (CB) , T Maclay (CM) , T Boyce (CM) , N MacEwan (ST)

Forres Mechanics FC play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: G Fitzsimmons (GK) , C Quinn (CB) , G Craig (CB) , A McConnel (CB) , F Brady (RB) , A MacIntosh (LB) , B MacLeod (CDM) , E MacGowan (CAM) , R Gibbs (RM) , J McAree (LM) , R Nicholson (ST) And the subs are: A Cameron (CB) , J McAleese (CB) , B McNiven (CM) , G McSwain (CM) , H Brewster (ST)

Welcome to Easter Road in Edinburgh, Scotland where Hibernian will face Forres Mechanics FC.  This is R16 of the League Cup.  The attendance is 37563.

1' - Hibernian kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Gavin Burns finds Chris Desmond with a short pass.  Chris Desmond passes to Enzo Delogu.  Enzo Delogu uses his pace to beat Ron Nicholson.  

6' - Enzo Delogu slides the ball to Sennett Bon.  Sennett Bon curves the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

9' - Charles Quinn plays a long pass to Alan MacIntosh.  Alan MacIntosh uses his pace to beat Corey McAlister.  

10' - Alan MacIntosh sees a run from Robert Gibbs.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Robert Gibbs is able to control the ball.  Robert Gibbs strikes the ball...and Robert Gibbs scores!  That's a good goal from the Forres Mechanics FC player!  The keeper had no chance!

10' - Hibernian kick the ball off for the restart.  

18' - Enzo Delogu finds Chris Desmond with a short pass.  Chris Desmond passes to Sennett Bon.  Sennett Bon passes the ball to Corey McAlister.  Corey McAlister spots a run from Enzo Delogu.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Enzo Delogu is able to control the ball.  Enzo Delogu tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Enzo Delogu pounces on the loose ball...Enzo Delogu looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Enzo Delogu for Hibernian!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

18' - Forres Mechanics FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

23' - Chris Desmond sees Mauro Marchisio making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Mauro Marchisio is able to control the ball.  Mauro Marchisio shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...and Mauro Marchisio scores!  That's a superb goal from the Hibernian player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

23' - Forres Mechanics FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

26' - Robert Gibbs passes to John McAree.  John McAree passes to Bruce MacLeod.  Bruce MacLeod looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and Bruce MacLeod scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Forres Mechanics FC player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

27' - Hibernian kick the ball off for the restart.  

32' - Gavin Burns slides the ball to Enzo Delogu.  Enzo Delogu slides the ball to Rickard Bladow.  Edward MacGowan dispossesses Rickard Bladow and the ball goes loose.  Forres Mechanics FC attempt to counter.  Bruce MacLeod plays a short pass to Robert Gibbs.  Robert Gibbs passes the ball to Edward MacGowan.  Edward MacGowan shoots from long range...but the shot bounces off the post!  Robert Gibbs is first to the ball...Robert Gibbs looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

35' - Miguel Tristan sees a run from Santiago Interiano.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Santiago Interiano is able to control the ball.  Santiago Interiano fires a shot...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Hibernian.  Rickard Bladow will take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, finding Mauro Marchisio.  Mauro Marchisio directs a powerful header hoping to beat the keeper...but the shot goes over!

42' - Gordon Fitzsimmons plays a short pass to Alex McConnel.  Alex McConnel passes to Edward MacGowan.  Gavin Burns dispossesses Edward MacGowan and takes the ball.  Gavin Burns finds Guillermo Gomez with a short pass.  Alex McConnel tackles Guillermo Gomez and gains possession for his team.  Alex McConnel hits the ball long to Bruce MacLeod.  Bruce MacLeod takes the ball past Corey McAlister with a turn of pace.  

43' - Bruce MacLeod spots a run from Ron Nicholson.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Forres Mechanics FC kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Robert Gibbs passes to Gavin Craig.  Gavin Craig plays a short pass to Charles Quinn.  Mauro Marchisio tackles Charles Quinn and the ball goes loose.  Mauro Marchisio sees a run from Santiago Interiano.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Santiago Interiano runs on to the ball.  Santiago Interiano reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and is able to find Guillermo Gomez.  Guillermo Gomez attempts a shot...and Guillermo Gomez scores!  That's a nice goal from the Hibernian player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

49' - Hibernian kick the ball off for the restart.  

53' - Guillermo Gomez plays the ball to Mauro Marchisio.  Mauro Marchisio plays a short pass to Enzo Delogu.  Alex McConnel tackles Enzo Delogu and the ball goes loose.  Santiago Interiano finds Sennett Bon with a short pass.  Sennett Bon takes the ball past Gavin Craig with a turn of pace.  

53' - Sennett Bon curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Gavin Craig.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Edward MacGowan is going to be taken off.  Brian McNiven is brought on from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Frank Brady is going to be taken off.  Adam Cameron joins the game from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Charles Quinn is going to be taken off.  Jim McAleese is going to be brought on.  

62' - Chris Desmond passes a long ball to Santiago Interiano.  Jim McAleese dispossesses Santiago Interiano and takes possession.  Jim McAleese passes a long ball to Bruce MacLeod.  Sennett Bon dispossesses Bruce MacLeod and gains possession for his team.  Hibernian attempt to counter.  Sennett Bon passes the ball to Enzo Delogu.  Enzo Delogu passes the ball to Sennett Bon.  Sennett Bon sees a run from Guillermo Gomez.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Guillermo Gomez is able to take the ball.  Guillermo Gomez attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but Gordon Fitzsimmons performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

73' - Jim McAleese sees Robert Gibbs making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Robert Gibbs is caught offside!  

84' - Brian McNiven passes the ball to Alex McConnel.  Alex McConnel plays the ball to Jim McAleese.  Chris Desmond successfully tackles Jim McAleese and gains possession for his team.  Chris Desmond chips a long ball to Corey McAlister.  Corey McAlister passes to Mauro Marchisio.  Mauro Marchisio attempts to outskill Adam Cameron and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

85' - Mauro Marchisio takes a shot from distance, aiming for the top of the net...and Mauro Marchisio scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Hibernian player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

86' - Forres Mechanics FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

89' - Alan MacIntosh plays a short pass to John McAree.  John McAree passes to Brian McNiven.  Brian McNiven finds John McAree with a long ball.  John McAree whips in a cross, finding Brian McNiven.  Brian McNiven tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Hibernian 4 - 2 Forres Mechanics FC.