Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play Ross County in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Caldwell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Caldwell.
0.00
0-0Ross County start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.22
1-0Billy Hendry plays the ball forward to Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith makes a simple pass to Matt Glass. Matt Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.28
1-0Callum Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Gary Best who brings the ball under control. Gary Best finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.13
Joos Van Der Woerdt knocks the ball forward to Gianmarco Di Biagio. Gianmarco Di Biagio makes a simple pass to Matt Glass. Matt Glass tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.52
1-0Andy Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Sullivan. Callum Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Callum Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Gaspar Barbosa manages to keep it out.
21.43
1-0Gianmarco Di Biagio lofts the ball long. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.32
1-0Gary Best clumsily knocks into Gavin Sullivan. The referee warns Gary Best to calm down! Gavin Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.59
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.59
Neil Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Glass. Matt Glass shoots from 25 yards but Garry McCoist is on top of his game. Well saved!
28.25
Stephen Young hacks Callum Sullivan from behind! Stephen Young is warned by the referee! Callum Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.44
Stephen Young hits a low pass to Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Glass. Matt Glass makes a defence splitting pass to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.28
Guy Bondel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay sees Duncan Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Telfer shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
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. Ross County 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!
49.16
Andy Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Glass. Matt Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.30
Guy Bondel passes the ball forward to Gary Best. Gary Best controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
53.23
Francis Cooke threads the ball through to Matt Glass. Matt Glass whips in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
54.40
Colin Dalglish advances with the ball. Colin Dalglish shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.02
Joos Van Der Woerdt flicks a high pass forward. Francis Cooke controls it well on his chest. Francis Cooke plays the ball forward to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.14
Gavin Sullivan threads the ball through to Francis Cooke. Francis Cooke takes it forward alone. Francis Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
69.47
Andy Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo collects the pass. Garry Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Telfer. Duncan Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
71.13
Billy Hendry clumsily knocks into Duncan Telfer. The referee warns Billy Hendry to calm down! Duncan Telfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.30
Francis Cooke decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
77.35
2-0Aberdeen have made a substitution with Scott Liddell replacing Andy Dickov .
81.12
Garry Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Francis Cooke. Garry Matteo is given a warning by the referee! Francis Cooke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.24
Stephen Gemmell breaks forward. Stephen Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Telfer. Duncan Telfer runs straight at the defence! Duncan Telfer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
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
| Andy Dickov 3, 40 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
6
2. Gavin Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Joos Van Der Woerdt (DEF)
7
4. Billy Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Gianmarco Di Biagio (DEF)
6
6. Neil Naysmith (MID)
6
7. Stephen Young (MID)
6
8. Francis Cooke (MID)
7
9. Kevin McCoist (ATT)
6
10. Matt Glass (ATT)
8
11. Andy Dickov (ATT)
9
12. Gavin Hansen (DEF)
0
13. Schumann Montanier (MID)
0
14. Scott Liddell (ATT)
6
1. Garry McCoist (GK)
6
2. Andy Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Mansour Fernandez (DEF)
6
4. Guy Bondel (DEF)
7
5. Stephen Gemmell (DEF)
6
6. Garry Matteo (MID)
6
7. Callum Sullivan (MID)
7
8. Colin Dalglish (MID)
6
9. Kevin Mckinlay (MID)
6
10. Duncan Telfer (ATT)
6
11. Gary Best (ATT)
6
12. Alberto Florio (GK)
0
13. Francisco Sanz (MID)
0
14. Gary Hutchison (ATT)
0