Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Leonardo Sanchez | L. Sanchez |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 |  | Federico Di Meglio | F. Di Meglio | |||||||||
| David James | D. James |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 |  | Eduardo Ribeiro | E. Ribeiro | |||||||||
| Noel Dyer | N. Dyer |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Andy Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Cataldo Pizzi | C. Pizzi | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Juri Apolloni | J. Apolloni | |||||||||
| Garry White | G. White | | 59 | D | | 5 | | M | 67 | | Gregorio Cruz | G. Cruz | |||||||||
| Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 |  | Jean-Christophe Deschamps | J. Deschamps | |||||||||
| Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | | 66 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 58 | | Damiano Lappanese | D. Lappanese | |||||||
| Simon Schumacher | S. Schumacher |  | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Craig McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Habib Fanni | H. Fanni | | 58 | M | | 9 | | A | 62 | | Andy Mccall | A. Mccall | |||||||||
| Alec Hendry | A. Hendry | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Oleg Eadie | O. Eadie | |||||||||
| Menno van Beek | M. van Beek |  | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Dominic Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Craig Charlton | C. Charlton | | 58 | A | | 12 | | M | 57 | | Colin McCoist | C. McCoist | |||||||||
| Ross Dublin | R. Dublin | | 57 | M | | 13 | | A | 53 | | Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| John Bosschaart | J. Bosschaart | | 53 | D | | 14 | | D | 52 | | Craig Henderson | C. Henderson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Brechin. A crowd of 9,386 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic James.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic James.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Habib Fanni comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Christophe Deschamps. Habib Fanni is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Christophe Deschamps runs off the knock.
6.06
0-0Eduardo Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Deschamps. Jean-Christophe Deschamps passes the ball forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory threads a neat, attacking ball through to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.20
0-0Simon Schumacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Habib Fanni. Habib Fanni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Ribeiro.
20.52
0-0Eduardo Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory threads a neat ball through to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Eadie. With a superhuman jump, Oleg Eadie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Leonardo Sanchez effortlessly punches it away to safety.
24.08
1-0Menno van Beek passes the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Menno van Beek and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alec Hendry comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Federico Di Meglio had no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
27.10
1-0Craig McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Oleg Eadie and rushes in on goal... Simon Schumacher barges into Dominic Meiklejohn. Penalty not given!!
30.46
Without breaking stride, Gregorio Cruz plays the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Deschamps. Jean-Christophe Deschamps knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.42
1-0Cataldo Pizzi flicks a high pass forward. Simon Schumacher controls it well on his chest. Simon Schumacher lofts in a cross ball towards Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Eduardo Ribeiro is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
34.41
Kevin Strachan takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Andy Caldwell reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
38.26
1-0Gregorio Cruz catches Habib Fanni on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Habib Fanni stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.34
Juri Apolloni chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz passes the ball forward to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.06
Garry White threads a neat ball through to Noel Dyer. Noel Dyer passes the ball forward to Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen have changed their lineup with Craig Charlton replacing Noel Dyer and Ross Dublin replacing Simon Schumacher. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Brechin kicking off!
47.28
Jean-Christophe Deschamps surges forward with the ball. Jean-Christophe Deschamps lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.04
Jean-Christophe Deschamps makes a probing pass to Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.50
1-2Brechin have made a substitution with Colin McCoist replacing Eduardo Ribeiro .
61.50
Alec Hendry hits a low pass to Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Menno van Beek provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
65.53
Andy Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Menno van Beek. The referee brings Andy Caldwell to one side and gives him a warning! Menno van Beek stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.49
1-2Without breaking stride, Craig Charlton plays the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov advances with the ball. Matt Dickov makes a great pass forward. Alec Hendry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.56
Colin McCoist threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Andy Mccall controls it well on his chest. Andy Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Leonardo Sanchez reads it well. Excellent keeping!
77.10
Colin McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Damiano Lappanese who brings the ball under control. Damiano Lappanese darts forward. Damiano Lappanese shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.00
Craig Charlton makes a simple pass to Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.36
1-2Andy Mccall clumsily knocks into Habib Fanni. Andy Mccall is shown the yellow card! Habib Fanni gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.37
Ross Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry edges inside the box! Alec Hendry strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.28
Habib Fanni catches Jean-Christophe Deschamps on the ankles. Habib Fanni is warned by the referee again! Jean-Christophe Deschamps runs off the knock.
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Craig McGrory stretches the opposition's defence. Craig McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alec Hendry 24 | Oleg Eadie 40 Andy Mccall 47 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Leonardo Sanchez (GK)
6
2. David James (DEF)
6
3. Noel Dyer (DEF)
6
4. Cataldo Pizzi (DEF)
6
5. Garry White (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
7. Matt Dickov (MID)
6
8. Simon Schumacher (MID)
6
9. Habib Fanni (MID)
5
10. Alec Hendry (ATT)
9
11. Menno van Beek (ATT)
7
12. Craig Charlton (ATT)
6
13. Ross Dublin (MID)
6
14. John Bosschaart (DEF)
0
1. Federico Di Meglio (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Ribeiro (DEF)
6
3. Andy Caldwell (DEF)
6
4. Juri Apolloni (DEF)
6
5. Gregorio Cruz (MID)
6
6. Jean-Christophe Deschamps (MID)
8
7. Damiano Lappanese (MID)
6
8. Craig McGrory (MID)
7
9. Andy Mccall (ATT)
9
10. Oleg Eadie (ATT)
8
11. Dominic Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
12. Colin McCoist (MID)
6
13. Dominic Hendry (ATT)
0
14. Craig Henderson (DEF)
0