Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Ayr United | Ayr United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Alex Ferguson | A. Ferguson |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 | | Kevin Campbell | K. Campbell | |||||||||
| David Booth | D. Booth | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | John Liddell | J. Liddell | |||||||||
| Alberto Gomes | A. Gomes |  | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Paul Mcallister | P. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Scott Collins | S. Collins | | 50 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 52 |  | Gionatha Liverani | G. Liverani | ||||||||
| Eduardo Rey | E. Rey |  | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 62 | | Billy Bremner | B. Bremner | |||||||||
| Scott Naysmith | S. Naysmith | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Richard Greig | R. Greig | |||||||||
| Stephen Liddell | S. Liddell | | 64 | M | | 7 | | | M | 59 | | Gary Collins | G. Collins | ||||||||
| Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Billy Inglis | B. Inglis | |||||||||
| Gavin Brady | G. Brady | | 63 | M | | 9 | | M | 58 |  | Michel Malagouen | M. Malagouen | |||||||||
| Gary Hendry | G. Hendry | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Scott Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | John Gemmill | J. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Garry Dalglish | G. Dalglish | | 59 | M | | 12 | | M | 55 | | Richard Caldwell | R. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Daniel Kanu | D. Kanu |  | 57 | M | | 13 | | M | 55 |  | Max Arts | M. Arts | |||||||||
| Don Gough | D. Gough | | 56 | A | | 14 | | A | 55 | | Gavin Dalglish | G. Dalglish | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 8,734 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic McStay.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic McStay.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
6.16
0-0Colin Dickov barges into Billy Inglis. Colin Dickov is given a warning by the referee! Billy Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.54
0-1John Liddell flicks a high pass forward to John Gemmill who brings the ball under control. John Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.29
0-1John Liddell threads the ball through to Billy Bremner. Billy Bremner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn makes a convincing header. Alex Ferguson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.52
Billy Inglis threads the ball through to John Gemmill. John Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Alex Ferguson manages to keep it out.
38.12
0-1Billy Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to John Gemmill. John Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.38
0-1Scott Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into David Booth. Scott Meiklejohn is shown the yellow card! David Booth runs off the knock.
45.00
Michel Malagouen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Gemmill. John Gemmill shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Aberdeen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Aberdeen kick off the second half!
47.22
Scott Collins flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Brady collects the pass. Gavin Brady makes a simple pass to Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov plays a one-two with Gary Hendry and rushes in on goal... Colin Dickov cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Campbell comfortably smothers it!
49.09
0-1John Liddell sees space and advances. John Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.11
David Booth catches John Gemmill on the ankles. David Booth is warned by the referee! John Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.44
Stephen Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hendry controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Gary Hendry plays the ball forward to Colin Dickov who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Colin Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Kevin Campbell. What a save!
60.39
Scott Naysmith clumsily knocks into John Gemmill. The referee brings Scott Naysmith to one side and gives him a warning! John Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.30
Eduardo Rey threads a neat ball through to Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady flicks a high pass forward. Scott Naysmith comfortably collects the pass. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gionatha Liverani.
71.28
Michel Malagouen flicks a high ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn who takes it down. Scott Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards John Gemmill. John Gemmill fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
72.54
Alberto Gomes hacks John Gemmill from behind! The referee warns Alberto Gomes to calm down! John Gemmill runs off the knock.
77.41
0-1Aberdeen have made a substitution with Daniel Kanu replacing Gary Hendry .
81.53
Gavin Brady surges forward with the ball. Gavin Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Campbell didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.32
Colin Dickov threads a neat ball through to Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Kevin Campbell. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
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Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alex Ferguson (GK)
7
2. David Booth (DEF)
5
3. Alberto Gomes (DEF)
6
4. Scott Collins (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Rey (DEF)
6
6. Scott Naysmith (MID)
6
7. Stephen Liddell (MID)
6
8. Colin Dickov (MID)
7
9. Gavin Brady (MID)
7
10. Gary Hendry (ATT)
6
11. Stuart Mccall (ATT)
6
12. Garry Dalglish (MID)
0
13. Daniel Kanu (MID)
6
14. Don Gough (ATT)
0
1. Kevin Campbell (GK)
8
2. John Liddell (DEF)
9
3. Paul Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Gionatha Liverani (DEF)
6
5. Billy Bremner (MID)
6
6. Richard Greig (MID)
6
7. Gary Collins (MID)
6
8. Billy Inglis (MID)
6
9. Michel Malagouen (MID)
6
10. Scott Meiklejohn (ATT)
5
11. John Gemmill (ATT)
9
12. Richard Caldwell (MID)
0
13. Max Arts (MID)
0
14. Gavin Dalglish (ATT)
0