Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 17,967 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Dalglish.


0.00
Aberdeen kick off the first half!
3.55
David Niven flicks a high pass forward. Youri Salenko controls it well on his chest. Youri Salenko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steinar Halle who gathers it comfortably.
9.37
Rui Andrade passes the ball forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.16
Rui Andrade threads a neat ball through to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason threads the ball through into the box. Jason Vieira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jason Vieira scores for Albion Rovers!!
15.03
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson hits a low pass to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
26.26
Showing composure, Rui Andrade plays the ball forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. With a superhuman jump, Thomas Gutiérrez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Maksym Terekhin!
28.49
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson comes in with a late challenge on Danny Grella. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson is given a warning by the referee! Danny Grella runs off the knock.
30.36
Stefaan Scifo sees David Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Niven knocks the ball forward to Con Emerton. Con Emerton plays a scrappy one-two with Leevi Taulerus and stumbles forward towards the goal... Con Emerton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Steinar Halle. Excellent save.
32.01
Danny Grella flicks a high ball forward to Billy Collins who takes it down. Billy Collins sees Youri Salenko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youri Salenko shoots from outside the area but Steinar Halle reads it well. Well saved!
36.15
Showing composure, Manuel Giménez laces a through ball forward to Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
39.33
Rui Andrade threads the ball through to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira runs straight at the defence! Jason Vieira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.20
Stefaan Scifo passes the ball forward to Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez sees Youri Salenko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youri Salenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.54
Jon Riza threads a neat ball through to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez beats his man to it with a header but Maksym Terekhin is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. The Aberdeen players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off the second half!
49.23
Zachary Thompson threads a neat ball through to Rui Andrade. Rui Andrade makes a probing pass to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez whips in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
53.37
Lucien Ndo makes a simple pass to Rui Andrade. Rui Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Vieira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gísli Illugason takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Maksym Terekhin manages to gather it.
57.01
Uruguay Duarte threads a neat ball through to Marcel Vega. Marcel Vega sees Con Emerton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Con Emerton knocks in a cross ball towards Leevi Taulerus. With a superhuman jump, Leevi Taulerus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Steinar Halle didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.11
Rui Andrade knocks the ball forward to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maksym Terekhin who gathers it comfortably.
60.37
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Paul Elliott replacing Jon Riza .
65.24
Stefan Stoichita clumsily knocks into Youri Salenko. The referee warns Stefan Stoichita to calm down! Youri Salenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.44
David Niven makes a simple pass to Con Emerton. Con Emerton knocks in a cross ball towards Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus makes a deft header. Steinar Halle gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
72.40
Jason Vieira hacks Stefaan Scifo from behind! The referee calls over Jason Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Stefaan Scifo runs off the knock.
73.36
Uruguay Duarte catches Gísli Illugason on the ankles. The referee calls over Uruguay Duarte and warns him to calm down! Gísli Illugason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.52
Billy Collins decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Collins plays a scrappy one-two with Youri Salenko and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Billy Collins provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Steinar Halle gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.46
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Ernest Hill replacing Jason Vieira .
78.51
Uruguay Duarte flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Giménez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Giménez makes a beautiful solo run. Manuel Giménez knocks in a cross ball towards Con Emerton. Con Emerton makes a convincing header. Steinar Halle gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
83.20
Stefaan Scifo knocks the ball to his team mate, David Niven. David Niven sees a break and surges forward. David Niven shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Rui Andrade barges into David Niven. The referee brings Rui Andrade to one side and gives him a warning! David Niven grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.9041095890411 vs 41.0958904109589
Play Area
Home team third: 32.88%, Midfield: 41.10%, Away team third: 26.03%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steinar Halle of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Danny Grella (DEF)
7
6
4. Stefaan Scifo (DEF)
7
5. Marcel Vega (MID)
6
7
7. David Niven (MID)
7
8. Billy Collins (MID)
7
9. Youri Salenko (ATT)
6
10. Leevi Taulerus (ATT)
6
11. Con Emerton (ATT)
7

12. Dax Gray (ATT)
0
13. Arni Áskelsson (ATT)
0
14. Alberto Rowett (MID)
0

9
2. Lucien Ndo (DEF)
6
6
6. Rui Andrade (MID)
7
7. Jon Riza (MID)
6
10. Jason Vieira (ATT)
8

12. Con Bosnich (DEF)
0
13. Paul Elliott (MID)
7
14. Ernest Hill (ATT)
6