Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 13,960 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.27
0-0John Jones kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Adelmajid Boutabout is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
6.02
Craig Inglis knocks the ball forward to John Jones. John Jones whips in a cross ball towards Billy Ljungberg. Billy Ljungberg jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. David Mckinlay clears it off the line with his head!
9.38
1-0Adelmajid Boutabout controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Ritchie. With vision, Alex Ritchie plays the ball forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matt Greig!
18.06
Stephen Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Alex Ritchie who takes it down. Alex Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Potts. Steve Potts knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Gaspar Barbosa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.19
2-0Sebastian Kühn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Potts. Steve Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.56
2-0Lomano Joseph hits a low pass to Thierry Carriére. Thierry Carriére brings the ball forward. Thierry Carriére shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
24.27
Alan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Steve Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Potts shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Heart of Midlothian are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
27.07
From the throw-in, Adelmajid Boutabout picks out Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie brings the ball forward. Alex Ritchie plays the ball forward to Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers shoots from distance but it is miles over!
33.08
2-0Thierry Carriére sees Craig Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Inglis threads a neat ball through to Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez makes a probing pass to Jonathan Wetherall but he's offside!
42.56
Alan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Alex Ritchie collects the pass. Alex Ritchie sees Sebastian Kühn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Kühn shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
John Jones deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Ljungberg. Billy Ljungberg shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aberdeen kick off the second half!
47.57
2-0Alan Vickers knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Gaspar Barbosa effortlessly smothers it!
53.03
Thierry Carriére surges forward with the ball. Thierry Carriére knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Billy Ljungberg is offside!
55.41
Nick Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Alan Vickers controls it well on his chest. Alan Vickers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bert Geerinckx. Bert Geerinckx knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
66.41
John Jones flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Wetherall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Wetherall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Ritchie.
67.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Alan Vickers plays the ball forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.38
Lomano Joseph knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall skips past Adelmajid Boutabout! Jonathan Wetherall shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Martino Quaglia is on top of it.
75.03
Adelmajid Boutabout flicks a high pass forward. Bert Geerinckx controls it well on his chest. Bert Geerinckx plays a one-two with Sebastian Kühn and rushes in on goal... Bert Geerinckx shoots from just inside the box. Wonderful reactions from Gaspar Barbosa keeps it out!
77.47
2-0Aberdeen have made a substitution with Scott Liddell replacing Craig Inglis .
78.50
Alex Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn cuts inside the box! Sebastian Kühn rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.57
Alex Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Steve Potts. Steve Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.57
David Mckinlay surges forward with the ball. David Mckinlay shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
89.04
Alex Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Sullivan.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Ritchie of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Martino Quaglia (GK)
6
2. David Mckinlay (DEF)
7
3. Adelmajid Boutabout (DEF)
7
4. Stephen Mcallister (DEF)
6
5. Nick Fletcher (DEF)
6
6. Alan Vickers (MID)
7
7. Alex Ritchie (MID)
9
8. Matt Greig (ATT)
8
9. Bert Geerinckx (ATT)
6
10. Sebastian Kühn (ATT)
6
11. Steve Potts (ATT)
8
12. Don Hutchison (DEF)
0
13. Wayne Evans (MID)
0
14. Fred van Vliet (ATT)
0
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
6
2. Gavin Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Lomano Joseph (DEF)
7
4. Billy Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Billy Hopkin (DEF)
6
6. Craig Inglis (MID)
6
7. John Jones (MID)
7
8. Thierry Carriére (MID)
7
9. Billy Ljungberg (ATT)
6
10. Jonathan Wetherall (ATT)
6
11. Elena Fernandez (ATT)
6
12. Hector Negron (DEF)
0
13. Steven Winterburn (MID)
0
14. Scott Liddell (ATT)
6