Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Aberdeen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Heart of Midlothian and Aberdeen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Bremner.


0.00
Heart of Midlothian start the match!
2.45
Phil Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Aurellio. Nicolás Aurellio flicks a high ball forward to Alin Hagi who takes it down. Alin Hagi skips past Delio Galindo! Alin Hagi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Maksym Terekhin manages to gather it comfortably.
9.50
Ignacio Barron controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Marsiglia. Showing composure, Oscar Marsiglia picks a pass forward to Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov deftly passes the ball to Alin Hagi, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Alin Hagi provides some space. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.39
Sebastian Turek makes a simple pass to Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.53
Manuel Giménez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Con Emerton. Con Emerton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ignacio Barron.
18.06
Sebastian Turek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente knocks the ball forward, putting Alin Hagi through on goal. Alin Hagi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.31
Billy Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.02
Nicolás Aurellio kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente rushes past Danny Grella! Some good footwork from Filipe Valente provides some space. He shoots at goal. Filipe Valente scores for Heart of Midlothian!!
33.37
Oscar Marsiglia makes a probing pass to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.28
Ignacio Barron flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Turek collects the pass. With vision, Sebastian Turek laces a weighted ball forward to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente knocks the ball forward, putting Hryhoriy Kasyanov through on goal. Hryhoriy Kasyanov cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
36.44
Manuel Giménez flicks a high pass forward to Con Emerton who brings the ball under control. Con Emerton knocks in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
40.50
Sebastian Turek flicks a high pass forward. Hryhoriy Kasyanov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hryhoriy Kasyanov makes a probing pass to Alin Hagi but he's offside!
45.00
Delio Galindo chips the ball to his team mate, David Niven. David Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko lofts in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.

45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the second half underway!
49.07
Danny Grella flicks a high ball forward to David Niven who takes it down. David Niven threads the ball through to Con Emerton. Con Emerton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Bento.
51.42
Guilherme Bento flicks a high pass forward. Nicolás Aurellio collects the pass. With imagination, Nicolás Aurellio laces a through ball forward to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente threads the ball through into the box. Hryhoriy Kasyanov takes a shot at goal but somehow Maksym Terekhin manages to keep it out.
54.29
With some swift thinking, Billy Collins plays the ball forward to Con Emerton. Con Emerton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Evangelos Tsoukalas who gathers it comfortably.
55.21
Danny Grella makes a probing pass to Billy Collins. Billy Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Con Emerton. Con Emerton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
57.46
With vision, Guilherme Bento plays the ball forward to David Reimers. David Reimers surges forward with the ball. David Reimers passes the ball forward to Alin Hagi. Danny Grella catches Alin Hagi on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.27
From the throw-in, Oscar Marsiglia picks out David Reimers. David Reimers knocks the ball forward to Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi rushes past Danny Grella! Alin Hagi rockets a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Maksym Terekhin keeps it out!
60.52
Heart of Midlothian have made 3 substitutions with Emile Mbamba replacing Sebastian Turek, Nenad Memin replacing Oscar Marsiglia and Djamel Benmiloudi replacing David Reimers .
61.59
Manuel Giménez takes the throw-in. David Niven plays the ball forward to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson lofts in a cross ball towards Con Emerton. Con Emerton flicks the ball with his head. Evangelos Tsoukalas comfortably picks it out of the air!
66.58
Nenad Memin makes a simple pass to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Filipe Valente provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Maksym Terekhin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.22
Emile Mbamba flicks a high pass forward. Hryhoriy Kasyanov controls it well on his chest. Hryhoriy Kasyanov knocks in a cross ball towards Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi whips the ball goalwards with his head. Maksym Terekhin easily picks it out of the air!
84.30
Manuel Giménez knocks the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko lofts in a cross ball towards Con Emerton. Con Emerton directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Evangelos Tsoukalas!
89.50
Emile Mbamba chips the ball to his team mate, Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi plays a scrappy one-two with Hryhoriy Kasyanov and advances towards the goal... Alin Hagi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Maksym Terekhin gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.5 vs 37.5
Play Area
Home team third: 23.75%, Midfield: 41.25%, Away team third: 35.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Filipe Valente of Heart of Midlothian

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Phil Thomson (DEF)
6
6
6
7
6
8. David Reimers (MID)
6
10. Alin Hagi (ATT)
9
11. Filipe Valente (ATT)
9

12. Emile Mbamba (MID)
6
13. Nenad Memin (MID)
7

2. Danny Grella (DEF)
6
3. Delio Galindo (DEF)
6
4. Stefaan Scifo (DEF)
6
5. Marcel Vega (MID)
6
6
7. David Niven (MID)
6
8. Billy Collins (MID)
6
9. Youri Salenko (ATT)
6
10. Con Emerton (ATT)
7
11. Arni Áskelsson (ATT)
7

12. Tomás Cáceres (MID)
0
13. Ken Matsuda (ATT)
0
14. Craig Mccall (MID)
0