Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Montrose | Montrose | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Steve Lowery | Steve Lowery | |||||||||||||||||
| Gavin Bremner | G. Bremner |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 73 |  | Igor Boksic | I. Boksic | ||||||||
| Alex Young | A. Young | | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | David McNeill | D. McNeill | |||||||||
| Gregorio Prieto | G. Prieto |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Alex Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Scott Hopkin | S. Hopkin | | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | |||||||||
| Wesley Price | W. Price |  | 76 | M | | | 5 | | M | 68 | | Alec Bremner | A. Bremner | ||||||||
| Gavin Mckinlay | G. Mckinlay | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Scott Dickov | S. Dickov | |||||||||
| Edward Galli | E. Galli |  | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Garry Gemmell | G. Gemmell | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 | | Neil Bremner | N. Bremner | |||||||||
| Jack Roorda | J. Roorda |  | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Billy McStay | B. McStay | |||||||||
| Gary Gallacher | G. Gallacher | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 75 | | Scott Niven | S. Niven | |||||||||
| John Cleland | J. Cleland | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | John Booth | J. Booth | |||||||||
| Andy Dickov | A. Dickov | | 68 | G | | 12 | | D | 64 | | Billy Dickov | B. Dickov | |||||||||
| Scott Booth | S. Booth | | 62 | D | | 13 | | M | 60 | | David McGrory | D. McGrory | |||||||||
| Samuel Nascimento | S. Nascimento |  | 55 | A | | 14 | | A | 65 | | Matt Hendry | M. Hendry | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Montrose. A crowd of 16,095 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aberdeen and Montrose are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Dalglish.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aberdeen and Montrose are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Dalglish.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the match underway!
3.17
1-0Edward Galli passes the ball forward to John Cleland. John Cleland makes a probing pass between the defence to Jack Roorda. Some silky footwork from Jack Roorda provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Jack Roorda scores for Aberdeen!!
9.13
1-0Wesley Price knocks the ball forward to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
10.13
1-0Neil Bremner threads a neat ball through to Billy McStay. Billy McStay shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.49
Scott Hopkin breaks forward. Scott Hopkin threads a neat ball through to John Cleland. John Cleland shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.47
Alex Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Callum Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Callum Naysmith sees John Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Booth runs straight at the defence! John Booth shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.46
David McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Billy McStay. Billy McStay knocks in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.06
1-1Gavin Mckinlay hacks Scott Dickov from behind! Gavin Mckinlay is given a warning by the referee! Scott Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.18
Scott Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Gemmell. Garry Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.25
Edward Galli brings the ball forward. Edward Galli finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
32.37
1-1Scott Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Edward Galli. The referee calls over Scott Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Edward Galli runs off the knock.
34.23
1-1Gavin Mckinlay threads the ball through to Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda makes a probing pass to Gary Gallacher but he's offside!
39.33
Neil Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Montrose!
44.03
Alec Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Scott Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Niven shoots from 20 yards but Gavin Bremner is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half. The Aberdeen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Montrose kick off!
49.15
1-2Colin Dickov barges into Jack Roorda. Colin Dickov is shown the yellow card! Jack Roorda gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.01
Colin Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner flicks a high pass forward to Billy McStay who brings the ball under control. Billy McStay shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.57
Wesley Price knocks the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.52
1-2Alec Bremner surges forward with the ball. Alec Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. With a superhuman jump, Scott Niven connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball comes off Alex Young and the loose ball is cleared up field.
65.24
Alex Sullivan barges into Gary Gallacher. The referee calls over Alex Sullivan and shows him a yellow card! Gary Gallacher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.27
Callum Naysmith threads a neat ball through to John Booth. John Booth plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Niven and advances towards the goal... John Booth strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Gavin Bremner gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
67.02
Alex Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mckinlay. Gavin Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Jack Roorda who brings the ball under control. Jack Roorda shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.16
Alec Bremner hits a low pass to Billy McStay. Billy McStay shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
79.01
Edward Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland rushes past David McNeill! Some silky footwork from John Cleland provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.36
Garry Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda plays a sublime one-two with John Cleland and races in on goal... Jack Roorda looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.44
Edward Galli plays the ball forward to John Cleland. John Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Igor Boksic didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
87.44
1-2Gavin Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to John Cleland. John Cleland makes a simple pass, allowing Jack Roorda to run into the box. Alex Sullivan clumsily knocks into Jack Roorda. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
Garry Gemmell threads the ball through to Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jack Roorda 3 | John Booth 20 Scott Niven 39 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gavin Bremner (GK)
6
2. Alex Young (DEF)
7
3. Gregorio Prieto (DEF)
6
4. Scott Hopkin (DEF)
7
5. Wesley Price (MID)
6
6. Gavin Mckinlay (MID)
7
7. Edward Galli (MID)
7
8. Garry Gemmell (MID)
6
9. Jack Roorda (ATT)
8
10. Gary Gallacher (ATT)
6
11. John Cleland (ATT)
7
12. Andy Dickov (GK)
0
13. Scott Booth (DEF)
0
14. Samuel Nascimento (ATT)
0
1. Igor Boksic (GK)
6
2. David McNeill (DEF)
6
3. Alex Sullivan (DEF)
5
4. Colin Dickov (DEF)
5
5. Alec Bremner (MID)
7
6. Scott Dickov (MID)
5
7. Callum Naysmith (MID)
6
8. Neil Bremner (MID)
6
9. Billy McStay (ATT)
6
10. Scott Niven (ATT)
8
11. John Booth (ATT)
9
12. Billy Dickov (DEF)
0
13. David McGrory (MID)
0
14. Matt Hendry (ATT)
0