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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 19,742 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
2.39
Matt Davidson makes a simple pass to Neil Glass. Neil Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Zegers. Leon Zegers passes the ball forward but Daishin Miyazaki is offside!
3.20
Hermanni Kolkka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Zubler. Marco Zubler finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Neil Greig manages to keep it out.
8.09
Matt Davidson clumsily knocks into Ismael Kayis. The referee calls over Matt Davidson and warns him to calm down! Ismael Kayis stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.02
Bojan Svensson plays a long ball forward. Ismael Kayis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.11
Joao Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis goes all the way! Ismael Kayis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.05
Dionisio Correa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hermanni Kolkka. Hermanni Kolkka kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Zubler. Marco Zubler shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
20.38
Don Hendry catches Ismael Kayis on the ankles. Don Hendry is warned by the referee! Ismael Kayis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.52
Bojan Svensson threads the ball through to Hermanni Kolkka. Hermanni Kolkka kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis lofts in a cross ball towards Sakis Christodoulakis. Sakis Christodoulakis directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.04
Joao Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sakis Christodoulakis. Sakis Christodoulakis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Runar Berg.
28.03
Matt Davidson passes the ball forward to Billy Johnstone. Billy Johnstone makes a probing pass to Leon Zegers. Leon Zegers shoots from distance but it flies wide!
36.54
St. Johnstone are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
38.22
Hermanni Kolkka makes a probing pass to Sakis Christodoulakis. Sakis Christodoulakis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Davidson.
39.16
Stephen Glass threads the ball through to Sakis Christodoulakis. Sakis Christodoulakis lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Zubler. Marco Zubler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Neil Greig has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.42
Stephen Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Zubler. Marco Zubler lofts in a cross ball towards Sakis Christodoulakis. Sakis Christodoulakis powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
St. Johnstone start the second half!
47.49
Billy Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Daishin Miyazaki. Daishin Miyazaki goes all the way! Daishin Miyazaki takes a shot at goal. Daishin Miyazaki scores for Aberdeen!!
55.17
Krunoslav Gorgone flicks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis makes a simple pass to Marco Zubler. Marco Zubler rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.45
Krunoslav Gorgone decides to run forward with the ball. Krunoslav Gorgone whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.41
Talal El-Khalej passes the ball forward to Krunoslav Gorgone. Krunoslav Gorgone knocks the ball forward to Marco Zubler. Marco Zubler shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.12
Joao Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sakis Christodoulakis. Sakis Christodoulakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.53
Stephen Glass threads the ball through to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
71.56
Stephen Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sakis Christodoulakis. Sakis Christodoulakis whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis heads the ball goalwards. Neil Greig manages to gather it comfortably.
72.21
Billy Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Daishin Miyazaki. Daishin Miyazaki whips in a cross ball towards Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy Strachan!
77.24
Bojan Svensson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Gorgone. Krunoslav Gorgone flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Zubler. Marco Zubler finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.51
Neil Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daishin Miyazaki. Daishin Miyazaki whips in a cross ball towards Leon Zegers. Leon Zegers flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
87.22
Hermanni Kolkka makes a probing pass to Sakis Christodoulakis. Sakis Christodoulakis lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ismael Kayis of St. Johnstone

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 7
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 10
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 28 vs 72
Play Area
Home team third: 34.67%, Midfield: 46.67%, Away team third: 18.67%