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06/01/2054, Easter Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
League Cup, R32
Hibernian Vs Celtic

Hibernian play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: N Burn (GK) , M Kaas (CB) , S McCrory (CB) , E Quirk (CB) , I Quinn (RB) , K Noyce (LB) , G McClatchey (CDM) , P Cruickshank (CAM) , C Shankland (RM) , C MacKay (LM) , A Young (ST) And the subs are: P Guinness (CB) , P McAllen (CB) , L Osuji (CM) , B McNichol (CM) , D MacCarrick (ST)

Celtic play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: E McPhetridge (GK) , K Mitchell (CB) , M Blyth (CB) , C McNee (CB) , A Buchan (RB) , M Corson (LB) , A Young (CDM) , S Byrnes (CAM) , B Allen (RM) , J Morgan (LM) , A MacNeill (ST) And the subs are: K Skinner (CB) , H Ferris (CB) , F MacKenzie (CM) , G Gallagher (CM) , H McCorvey (ST)
Welcome to Easter Road in Edinburgh, Scotland where Hibernian will face Celtic.  This is R32 of the League Cup.  The attendance is 41000.

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

4' - Ken Noyce passes to Eddie Quirk.  Eddie Quirk finds Iain Quinn with a short pass.  Iain Quinn plays a long pass to Gordon McClatchey.  Gordon McClatchey curves the ball into the box, but Mark Blyth intercepts the ball.  

7' - Ken Noyce brings the ball forward, outpacing Jack Morgan.  

8' - Ken Noyce sees Paul Cruickshank making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Paul Cruickshank is able to control the ball.  Paul Cruickshank tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

13' - Eddie Quirk plays the ball to Gordon McClatchey.  Andy Young dispossesses Gordon McClatchey and the ball goes loose.  Paul Cruickshank attempts to outskill Mark Blyth, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

13' - Paul Cruickshank sees a run from Callum Shankland.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

16' - Sam Byrnes sees a run from Andy MacNeill.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Andy MacNeill takes the ball.  Andy MacNeill takes a shot...but the shot is saved by Neil Burn!  

20' - Callum Shankland uses his pace to beat Andy Buchan.  

21' - Callum Shankland sees a run from Paul Cruickshank.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

23' - Sam Byrnes plays a long ball to Andy Young.  Andy Young tries to use ball skills to beat Eddie Quirk and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

24' - Andy Young spots a run from Andy MacNeill.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Andy MacNeill is able to take the ball.  Andy MacNeill looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Neil Burn!  Iain Quinn gets to the ball first and clears.

25' - Callum Shankland speeds past Barry Allen.  

26' - Callum Shankland sees Chris MacKay making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

29' - Sam Byrnes finds Chris McNee with a long ball.  Chris McNee plays a short pass to Jack Morgan.  Jack Morgan brings the ball forward, outpacing Mark Kaas.  

30' - Jack Morgan spots a run from Sam Byrnes.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Sam Byrnes runs on to the ball.  Sam Byrnes attempts to lift the ball over the advancing Neil Burn...but Neil Burn gets down to stop the shot!  

32' - Neil Burn plays a long ball to Mark Kaas.  Mark Kaas sees a run from Alex Young.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Alex Young runs on to the ball.  Alex Young shoots towards goal...and Alex Young scores!  Its a goal for Hibernian!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

33' - Celtic kick the ball off for the restart.  

37' - Michael Corson passes to Andy Young.  Andy Young finds Chris McNee with a short pass.  Chris McNee chips a long ball to Andy Young.  Andy Young passes to Sam Byrnes.  Sam Byrnes crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Ken Noyce.  

38' - Andy MacNeill successfully tackles Ken Noyce and the ball goes loose.  Mark Kaas sees a run from Alex Young.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Alex Young takes the ball.  Alex Young tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

41' - Ed McPhetridge passes to Michael Corson.  Michael Corson finds Jack Morgan with a long pass.  Jack Morgan shoots from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...and Jack Morgan scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Celtic player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

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

45' - Celtic kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Andy Young spots a run from Sam Byrnes.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Sam Byrnes is able to control the ball.  Sam Byrnes looks to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Sam Byrnes for Celtic!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

52' - Stuart McCrory plays the ball to Chris MacKay.  Chris MacKay passes to Paul Cruickshank.  Paul Cruickshank spots a run from Chris MacKay.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Chris MacKay is able to control the ball.  Chris MacKay looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Chris MacKay scores!  Its a goal for Hibernian!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

52' - Celtic kick the ball off for the restart.  

54' - Sam Byrnes finds Andy Young with a short pass.  Andy Young slides the ball to Barry Allen.  Barry Allen brings the ball forward, outpacing Paul Cruickshank.  

55' - Barry Allen sees a run from Andy MacNeill.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Andy MacNeill takes the ball.  Andy MacNeill tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but Neil Burn stops the shot!  

57' - Neil Burn hits the ball long to Iain Quinn.  Iain Quinn crosses the ball into the box, but opposing player Sam Byrnes takes possession.  

65' - Ken Noyce plays a long pass to Stuart McCrory.  Stuart McCrory finds Callum Shankland with a long pass.  Callum Shankland crosses the ball into the box, finding Chris MacKay.  Chris MacKay flicks a header attempting to beat Ed McPhetridge...and its in! Its a goal for Hibernian!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

65' - Celtic kick the ball off for the restart.  

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Eddie Quirk will come off.  Peter McAllen joins the game from the bench.  

72' - Andy MacNeill sees a run from Sam Byrnes.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Sam Byrnes runs on to the ball.  Sam Byrnes tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Neil Burn!  

73' - Neil Burn sees a run from Gordon McClatchey.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Gordon McClatchey is able to take the ball.  Gordon McClatchey attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gordon McClatchey will come off.  Bruce McNichol is going to be brought on.  

78' - Sam Byrnes sees Barry Allen making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Barry Allen takes the ball.  Barry Allen fires a shot...and its in! It's a fine goal from Barry Allen for Celtic!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Chris McNee is going to be taken off.  Ken Skinner is going to be brought on.  

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

84' - Mark Kaas plays a long ball to Ken Noyce.  Ken Noyce curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Andy Young takes possession.  

88' - Paul Cruickshank tackles Andy Young and gains possession for his team.  Ken Skinner tackles Paul Cruickshank and takes the ball.  Ken Skinner finds Mark Blyth with a long pass.  Mark Blyth passes to Sam Byrnes.  Paul Cruickshank tackles Sam Byrnes and takes possession.  Paul Cruickshank takes the ball past Andy MacNeill with a turn of pace, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Hibernian.  

91' - Bruce McNichol tries to beat Andy Young using his ball skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

92' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

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

96' - Paul Cruickshank passes the ball to Peter McAllen.  Peter McAllen plays a short pass to Paul Cruickshank.  Paul Cruickshank spots a run from Chris MacKay.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Chris MacKay takes the ball.  Chris MacKay reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Alex Young overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Mark Blyth plays a long pass to Sam Byrnes.  Peter McAllen tackles Sam Byrnes and takes the ball.  

98' - Peter McAllen passes a long ball to Paul Cruickshank.  Paul Cruickshank takes the ball past Ken Mitchell with a turn of pace.  

99' - Paul Cruickshank tries to beat Ken Skinner using his ball skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

103' - Sam Byrnes passes to Andy Young.  Andy Young plays the ball to Michael Corson.  Michael Corson brings the ball forward, outpacing Paul Cruickshank.  

104' - Michael Corson sees Andy MacNeill making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

106' - Celtic kick the ball off for the restart.  

107' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Andy MacNeill is going to be taken off.  Hamish McCorvey is going to be brought on.  

110' - Bruce McNichol plays a short pass to Callum Shankland.  Callum Shankland takes the ball past Jack Morgan with a turn of pace, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Jack Morgan.  That will be a freekick for Hibernian.  

111' - Chris MacKay will take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Ken Mitchell.  

114' - Ken Mitchell sees Sam Byrnes making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Sam Byrnes is able to take the ball.  Sam Byrnes attempts a shot...and its in! It's a nice goal from Sam Byrnes for Celtic!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

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

119' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Sam Byrnes is going to be taken off.  Gordon Gallagher joins the game from the bench.  

120' - Peter McAllen sees a run from Alex Young.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Alex Young is able to take the ball.  Alex Young looks to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a nice goal from Alex Young for Hibernian!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

121' - Celtic kick the ball off for the restart.  

122' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Paul Cruickshank will step up to take the first penalty for Hibernian.  But the shot goes wide!
Gordon Gallagher will take the next penalty for Celtic.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!
Alex Young will take the next penalty for Hibernian.  But the keeper saves the shot!
Jack Morgan will take the next penalty for Celtic.  And its in!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  It is now 0 - 1.
Iain Quinn will take the next penalty for Hibernian.  And its in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That makes it 1 - 1.
Mark Blyth will take the next penalty for Celtic.  And Mark Blyth scores!  The ball went in off the post!  It is now 1 - 2.
Stuart McCrory will take the next penalty for Hibernian.  And Stuart McCrory scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  It is now 2 - 2.
Barry Allen will take the next penalty for Celtic.  And Barry Allen scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That makes it 2 - 3.
Ken Noyce will take the next penalty for Hibernian.  But his shot strikes the post!
Hamish McCorvey will take the next penalty for Celtic.  And its been saved by the keeper!


The match has ended Hibernian 4 - 4 Celtic.  After a penalty shootout, Celtic are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 3 - 2.