Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Rangers | Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Stephen Naysmith | S. Naysmith |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | John Hopkin | J. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Muller Echouafni | M. Echouafni |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Don Morton | D. Morton | |||||||||
| Manuel Barbosa | M. Barbosa |  | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Billy Gough | B. Gough | |||||||||
| Matt Thomson | M. Thomson | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 |  | Ernest Reed | E. Reed | |||||||||
| John Mcinnes | J. Mcinnes | | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Stuart Hendry | S. Hendry | |||||||||
| Tommy Lee | T. Lee |  | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 |  | Celestine Enyinnaya | C. Enyinnaya | |||||||||
| Rui Faria | R. Faria | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Billy Morton | B. Morton | |||||||||
| Scott Rae | S. Rae | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Matt Telfer | M. Telfer | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Tavares | R. Tavares | | 71 | A | | 9 | | M | 66 | | Andy Hutchison | A. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Richard McCoist | R. McCoist | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Scott McGrory | S. McGrory | |||||||||
| Alec Dickov | A. Dickov | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 73 | | Colin McNeill | C. McNeill | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Rangers. A crowd of 16,933 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Rangers kick off and get the match underway!
2.48
0-0Rui Faria knocks the ball forward to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.49
Billy Morton threads the ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
15.33
Muller Echouafni passes the ball forward to Scott Rae. Scott Rae threads the ball through to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
16.06
0-0Scott Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Hendry.
18.26
1-0Matt Thomson makes a probing pass to Rui Faria. Rui Faria advances with the ball. Rui Faria passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.50
22.35
1-0Tommy Lee knocks the ball forward to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but John Hopkin manages to gather it comfortably.
24.47
1-0Richard McCoist clumsily knocks into Billy Gough. The referee calls over Richard McCoist and warns him to calm down! Billy Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.03
Matt Thomson passes the ball forward to Tommy Lee. Tommy Lee threads the ball through to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
27.18
1-0Scott Rae knocks the ball forward to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov threads the ball through to Richard McCoist but he's offside!
28.45
Celestine Enyinnaya knocks the ball forward to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill threads the ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Scott McGrory scores for Rangers!!
33.53
Scott Rae makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Rae goes all the way! Scott Rae cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but John Hopkin is on top of it.
39.11
Colin McNeill hacks John Mcinnes from behind! Colin McNeill is given a warning by the referee! John Mcinnes runs off the knock.
40.41
1-1Aberdeen are easily keeping Rangers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the second half underway!
47.20
Manuel Barbosa passes the ball forward to Rui Faria. Rui Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but John Hopkin easily smothers it!
49.48
Celestine Enyinnaya knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
61.35
Billy Gough makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
63.46
1-1Andy Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Lee. The referee calls over Andy Hutchison and warns him to calm down! Tommy Lee grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.29
Manuel Barbosa barges into Colin McNeill. The referee calls over Manuel Barbosa and warns him to calm down! Colin McNeill runs off the knock.
69.16
Matt Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Rae. Scott Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.34
Ernest Reed threads the ball through to Billy Morton. Billy Morton threads the ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.13
Rui Faria hacks Billy Morton from behind! The referee calls over Rui Faria and warns him to calm down! Billy Morton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.12
Rui Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.17
Manuel Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Lee. Tommy Lee knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.48
Aberdeen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rangers's defence.
87.55
Muller Echouafni makes a beautiful solo run. Muller Echouafni makes a probing pass to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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