Hibernian and Motherwell draw in a tense encounter ending 2-2
The match between Hibernian and Motherwell at Easter Road Stadium was an exciting affair that ended in a 2-2 draw. Hibernian dominated possession with 57%, registering 17 shots, 7 of which were on target. Motherwell, meanwhile, managed 43% possession with 10 shots, 4 on target.
The first half was marked by tension and yellow cards. Triantis of Hibernian received the first yellow card in the 16th minute, while Zdravkovski and Wilson of Motherwell received theirs in the 22nd and 31st minutes respectively.
In the second half, the game became more dynamic. Motherwell opened the scoring in the 56th minute through Stamatelopoulos, who capitalized on an assist from Miller. Hibernian equalized just three minutes later with a goal from Hoilett, but Motherwell regained the lead in the 80th minute with a goal from Halliday. However, Hibernian managed to equalize again in the 90th minute.
The match was marked by yellow cards and the expulsion of Triantis from Hibernian in the 77th minute. The player received two yellow cards in quick succession and had to leave the field.
The final score of 2-2 leaves a bittersweet taste for both teams. Hibernian showed superiority in possession and shots but failed to capitalize on their dominance on the scoreboard. Motherwell, meanwhile, proved to be a competitive opponent and managed to draw the game in the final minutes.
The match was officiated by referee M. McDermid.
Substitutions motherwell: at minute 46 T. Sparrow came in and D. Zdravkovski went out., at minute 62 M. Ebiye came in and A. Stamatelopoulos went out., at minute 62 T. Watt came in and Z. Robinson went out., at minute 84 M. Kaleta came in and S. O’Donnell went out., at minute 84 T. Maswanhise came in and A. Halliday went out.
Substitutions hibernian: at minute 62 R. Allan-Molotnikov came in and J. Campbell went out., at minute 73 D. Gayle came in and M. Kukharevych went out., at minute 81 N. Moriah-Welsh came in and C. Cadden went out., at minute 81 H. McKirdy came in and J. Hoilett went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Hibernian
Titulares:
Motherwell
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