Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Colin Elliott | C. Elliott |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Duncan Matteo | D. Matteo | |||||||||
| Gavin Mckinlay | G. Mckinlay | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 |  | Darren Williamson | D. Williamson | |||||||||
| Dominic Collins | D. Collins | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Stephen Gallacher | S. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Gary Sullivan | G. Sullivan | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Gary Law | G. Law | |||||||||
| Oleg Bramble | O. Bramble | | 51 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 49 | | Garry Young | G. Young | ||||||||
| Garry Strachan | G. Strachan | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Colin Campbell | C. Campbell | |||||||||
| Stephen Gemmill | S. Gemmill | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Joe Greaves | J. Greaves | |||||||||
| Matt Sullivan | M. Sullivan | | 59 | M | | 8 | | A | 57 | | Stuart Law | S. Law | |||||||||
| Garry Booth | G. Booth | | 54 | M | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Kevin Dalglish | K. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Alex Thomson | A. Thomson | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Daniele Dixon | D. Dixon | |||||||||
| Richard Strachan | R. Strachan | | 53 | A | | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Kevin McCoist | K. McCoist | ||||||||
| Guillermo Peiro | G. Peiro |  | 53 | M | | 12 | | M | 51 | | Duncan Hutchison | D. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Garry Davidson | G. Davidson | | 53 | A | | 13 | | M | 50 | | Richard Davidson | R. Davidson | |||||||||
| Dominic Greig | D. Greig | | 53 | A | | 14 | | M | 50 | | Alex Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to St. Johnstone in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone get the match underway!
8.32
0-0Stephen Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson plays a one-two with Richard Strachan and advances towards the goal... Alex Thomson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.41
0-0Colin Campbell passes the ball forward to Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.31
0-1Darren Williamson pushes up the pitch. Darren Williamson threads a neat ball through to Daniele Dixon. Daniele Dixon plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Campbell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniele Dixon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
20.31
0-1Stephen Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Alex Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
22.08
Garry Young decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Young makes a simple pass to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin McCoist and advances towards the goal... Colin Campbell takes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Colin Elliott!
24.43
Colin Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.16
Oleg Bramble sees Alex Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Thomson advances with the ball. Alex Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Law.
28.47
Without breaking stride, Garry Strachan plays the ball forward to Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.16
Darren Williamson flicks a high pass forward. Joe Greaves controls it well on his chest. Joe Greaves shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
48.43
Oleg Bramble flicks a high pass forward to Garry Booth who brings the ball under control. Garry Booth passes the ball forward to Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Sullivan. Matt Sullivan connects with a diving header but somehow Duncan Matteo manages to keep it out.
60.01
0-1With a delightful solo run, Matt Sullivan stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Garry Young's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
67.36
Matt Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan beats his man to it with a header. Duncan Matteo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.29
Daniele Dixon flicks a high pass forward. Joe Greaves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Greaves knocks the ball forward, putting Kevin Dalglish through on goal. Kevin Dalglish comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.56
Dominic Collins knocks the ball forward to Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.35
Gary Law flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Law controls it well on his chest. Stuart Law plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin McCoist and advances towards the goal... Stuart Law comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.01
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Colin Elliott (GK)
7
2. Gavin Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Collins (DEF)
6
4. Gary Sullivan (DEF)
6
5. Oleg Bramble (DEF)
6
6. Garry Strachan (MID)
6
7. Stephen Gemmill (MID)
6
8. Matt Sullivan (MID)
7
9. Garry Booth (MID)
6
10. Alex Thomson (ATT)
7
11. Richard Strachan (ATT)
6
12. Guillermo Peiro (MID)
0
13. Garry Davidson (ATT)
0
14. Dominic Greig (ATT)
0
1. Duncan Matteo (GK)
7
2. Darren Williamson (DEF)
7
3. Stephen Gallacher (DEF)
6
4. Gary Law (DEF)
7
5. Garry Young (DEF)
7
6. Colin Campbell (MID)
8
7. Joe Greaves (MID)
8
8. Stuart Law (ATT)
7
9. Kevin Dalglish (ATT)
9
10. Daniele Dixon (ATT)
9
11. Kevin McCoist (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Hutchison (MID)
0
13. Richard Davidson (MID)
0
14. Alex Collins (MID)
0