Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Celtic. A crowd of 20,789 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Aberdeen start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.48
Richard Law knocks the ball forward to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
4.09
Nelson De Romijn makes a probing pass to Fredrik Valakari. Fredrik Valakari threads the ball through to Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by John Mccall.
6.10
Oleg Riza chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady makes a probing pass to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ebi Lato who gathers it comfortably.
12.38
Jakob Hamann surges forward with the ball. Jakob Hamann knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.33
Fredrik Valakari passes the ball forward to Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius knocks in a cross ball towards Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.05
JŸrgen Nelisse kicks a strong pass forward to Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.58
Bjorn Otto Flo kicks a strong pass forward to Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna lofts in a cross ball towards Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.07
JŸrgen Nelisse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
26.22
Fredrik Valakari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta knocks in a cross ball towards Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.12
Minori Fujita knocks the ball forward to Bjorn Otto Flo. Bjorn Otto Flo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Mccall who gathers it comfortably.
32.37
JŸrgen Nelisse knocks the ball forward to Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta lofts in a cross ball towards Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.14
Scott Meiklejohn sees a break and surges forward. Scott Meiklejohn plays a perfect one-two with Matt Inglis and rushes in on goal... Scott Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.03
Nelson De Romijn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Flo. Bjorn Otto Flo passes the ball forward to Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edvard Keckonius!
38.19
Scott Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Joe Goldberg. Joe Goldberg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
39.11
Bjorn Otto Flo knocks the ball to his team mate, Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.44
Mariano Acosta hacks Matt Elliott from behind! Mariano Acosta is given a warning by the referee! Matt Elliott runs off the knock.
44.14
Fredrik Valakari chips the ball to his team mate, Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Celtic get the second half underway!
51.41
JŸrgen Nelisse clumsily knocks into Dominic Brady. JŸrgen Nelisse is warned by the referee! Dominic Brady runs off the knock.
53.06
Dominic Brady clumsily knocks into Fredrik Valakari. Dominic Brady is warned by the referee! Fredrik Valakari stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.38
Oleg Riza catches Mariano Acosta on the ankles. The referee calls over Oleg Riza and warns him to calm down! Mariano Acosta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.43
Rainer Schnellinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.02
Davi Aloisio makes a simple pass to Bjorn Otto Flo. Bjorn Otto Flo chips the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna passes the ball forward but Edvard Keckonius is offside!
65.57
Davi Aloisio makes a simple pass to Bjorn Otto Flo. Bjorn Otto Flo knocks the ball forward to Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta shoots from distance but it is miles over!
66.17
JŸrgen Nelisse kicks a strong pass forward to Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius goes all the way! Edvard Keckonius cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.38
JŸrgen Nelisse barges into Scott Meiklejohn. JŸrgen Nelisse is given another warning by the referee! Scott Meiklejohn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.27
Davi Aloisio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of JŸrgen Nelisse. JŸrgen Nelisse knocks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta lofts in a cross ball towards Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Uruguay Luna!
75.51
Scott Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Ebi Lato!
83.54
Richard Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Nelson De Romijn. Richard Morrison is given a warning by the referee! Nelson De Romijn runs off the knock.
84.21
Dominic Brady decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Edvard Keckonius of Celtic

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 6
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40.2439024390244 vs 59.7560975609756
Play Area
Home team third: 34.15%, Midfield: 43.90%, Away team third: 21.95%

Scorers