Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Montrose. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Hansen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Hansen.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen get the match underway!
6.19
0-1Neil Bremner advances with the ball. Neil Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Andy Dickov has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.06
0-1Billy Dickov threads a neat ball through to Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner sees Billy McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy McStay shoots from outside the area but somehow Andy Dickov manages to keep it out.
10.38
0-1Neil Bremner hacks Garry Gemmell from behind! Neil Bremner is warned by the referee! Garry Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.45
0-1Billy Dickov threads the ball through to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy McStay. Billy McStay makes a probing pass to Scott Niven but he's offside!
21.05
0-1Paul Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to David Campbell who brings the ball under control. David Campbell makes a probing pass to John Booth. John Booth shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
24.38
Seeing Callum Naysmith's attacking run, David Campbell quickly throws the ball into his path. Callum Naysmith passes the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
26.02
Billy Dickov passes the ball forward to David Campbell. David Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to John Booth. John Booth tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.26
0-1David Campbell hits a low pass to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Dickov who gathers it comfortably.
36.38
Leon Lange flicks a high ball forward to Garry Gemmell who takes it down. Garry Gemmell decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards John Cleland. John Cleland flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Emanuele Passoni with no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
39.45
Garry Gemmell sees John Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Cleland shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
42.13
Garry Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Garry Gemmell threads the ball through to Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda whips in a cross ball towards John Cleland. John Cleland heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
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 second half starts with Montrose kicking off!
49.05
Thomas Lindner plays the ball forward to Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda rushes past Billy Dickov! Jack Roorda makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Emanuele Passoni effortlessly gets down and covers it.
53.24
Gregorio Prieto makes a beautiful solo run. Gregorio Prieto takes it forward alone. Gregorio Prieto shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.39
Scott Booth flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Lindner who takes it down. Thomas Lindner flicks a high ball forward to Jack Roorda who takes it down. Jack Roorda shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
59.46
Rui Bento threads a neat ball through to Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda passes the ball forward but John Cleland is offside!
60.47
3-1Aberdeen have made 2 substitutions with Scott Hopkin replacing Alex Young and Paul James replacing Jack Roorda .
61.54
Thomas Lindner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Thomas Lindner whips in a cross ball towards Paul James. Paul James beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
69.34
Paul Mcallister barges into John Cleland. Paul Mcallister is warned by the referee! John Cleland runs off the knock.
71.08
3-1Aberdeen are in full control of this game.
77.27
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Stephen McCoist replacing Thomas Lindner .
78.36
Billy Dickov threads a neat ball through to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner passes the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
85.03
Callum Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Callum Naysmith plays a one-two with Scott Niven and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Callum Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| John Cleland 36, 45 Jack Roorda 42 | Scott Niven 6 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Dickov (GK)
6
2. Scott Booth (DEF)
6
3. Leon Lange (DEF)
6
4. Gregorio Prieto (DEF)
6
5. Alex Young (DEF)
6
6. Garry Gemmell (MID)
7
7. Thomas Lindner (MID)
7
8. Rui Bento (MID)
7
9. Gavin Mckinlay (MID)
6
10. Jack Roorda (ATT)
8
11. John Cleland (ATT)
9
12. Scott Hopkin (DEF)
6
13. Stephen McCoist (MID)
6
14. Paul James (ATT)
6
1. Emanuele Passoni (GK)
6
2. Billy Dickov (DEF)
6
3. Paul Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Colin Dickov (DEF)
6
5. Alec Bremner (MID)
6
6. David Campbell (MID)
6
7. Callum Naysmith (MID)
6
8. Neil Bremner (MID)
7
9. Billy McStay (ATT)
6
10. Scott Niven (ATT)
7
11. John Booth (ATT)
6
12. Miel Evers (DEF)
0
13. Scott Dickov (MID)
0
14. Steve Maximiano (ATT)
0