Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Matteo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Matteo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
2.41
0-0Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Alec Booth collects the pass. Alec Booth advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Alec Booth provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
3.06
Craig Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Scott Liddell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Santiago Rivas manages to gather it easily.
4.31
0-0Petre Siperco makes a probing pass to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Neves. Jose Neves jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
6.43
0-0Matt Glass catches Petre Siperco on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Petre Siperco stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.42
With some swift thinking, Stefan Metzler plays the ball forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis threads a neat, attacking ball through to Andre Monteiro. Andre Monteiro rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
9.54
0-1Showing composure, Dion Palmer plays the ball forward to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Booth. Alec Booth heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.36
0-1Andre Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Glass but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.19
Armin Turek makes a probing pass to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler makes a simple pass to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.56
0-2Craig Inglis clumsily knocks into Ricardo Marquez. The referee brings Craig Inglis to one side and gives him a warning! Ricardo Marquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.07
Eddie Tiler threads a neat ball through to Alec Booth. Alec Booth hits a low pass to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.16
Dion Palmer passes the ball forward to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler sees Ricardo Marquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Neves. Jose Neves makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Gaspar Barbosa had no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
33.16
Ricardo Marquez sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Neves. Jose Neves beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.28
Craig Inglis darts forward. Craig Inglis shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
38.55
Eddie Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Tiler who brings the ball under control. Eddie Tiler tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.55
Armin Turek flicks a high pass forward. Jose Neves collects the pass. Jose Neves whips in a cross ball towards Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
Petre Siperco flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Tiler who takes it down. Eddie Tiler makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Tiler shoots from 20 yards. Gaspar Barbosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aberdeen kick off!
51.21
Armin Turek advances with the ball. Armin Turek shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.27
0-5Ricardo Marquez chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Gavin Sullivan. That should have been a goal!
55.21
Dion Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez flicks a high ball forward to Danny Coppinger who takes it down. Danny Coppinger shoots from long range. Danny Coppinger scores for Rangers!!
59.21
Thierry Carriére runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Thierry Carriére edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Thierry Carriére provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Santiago Rivas.
60.36
0-6It's a corner kick. Thierry Carriére loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matt Glass provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
60.36
0-6Aberdeen have made a substitution with Matt Rae replacing Scott Liddell .
63.26
Joos Van Der Woerdt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Monteiro. Andre Monteiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
66.41
Armin Turek darts forward. Armin Turek chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Gaspar Barbosa. Excellent save.
67.50
0-6Ricardo Marquez advances with the ball. Ricardo Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Tiler. Joos Van Der Woerdt clumsily knocks into Eddie Tiler. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
69.33
0-6Fouzi Elkhatabi catches Matt Glass on the ankles. The referee warns Fouzi Elkhatabi to calm down! Matt Glass gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.00
Ricardo Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Alec Booth who brings the ball neatly under control. Alec Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger heads the ball goalwards but Gaspar Barbosa is on top of it.
72.30
Marcos Hernandez threads the ball through to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Jose Neves controls it well on his chest. Jose Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fouzi Elkhatabi!
75.20
Dion Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Alec Booth controls it well on his chest. Alec Booth shoots from long range but Gaspar Barbosa is on top of his game. Nice save!
77.51
Aberdeen have made 2 substitutions with Andy Dickov replacing Gavin Sullivan and Gianmarco Di Biagio replacing Thierry Carriére .
81.04
0-7Eddie Tiler decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Tiler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joos Van Der Woerdt.
83.29
Petre Siperco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
89.57
Craig Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Gianmarco Di Biagio collects the pass. Gianmarco Di Biagio plays a quick one-two with Matt Rae and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gianmarco Di Biagio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Dion Palmer takes it forward alone. Dion Palmer flicks a high pass forward to Fouzi Elkhatabi who brings the ball under control. Fouzi Elkhatabi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Coppinger but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alec Booth 10 Eddie Tiler 20 Danny Coppinger 27, 55 Jose Neves 30 Fouzi Elkhatabi 41, 72 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Matt Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
4. Joos Van Der Woerdt (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Sullivan (DEF)
6
6. Craig Inglis (MID)
6
7. Thierry Carriére (MID)
6
8. Stefan Metzler (MID)
6
9. Andre Monteiro (ATT)
6
10. Matt Glass (ATT)
5
11. Scott Liddell (ATT)
6
12. Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
13. Gianmarco Di Biagio (DEF)
6
14. Matt Rae (GK)
6
1. Santiago Rivas (GK)
6
2. Petre Siperco (DEF)
6
3. Armin Turek (DEF)
6
4. Dion Palmer (DEF)
6
5. Marcos Hernandez (DEF)
6
6. Ricardo Marquez (MID)
7
7. Eddie Tiler (MID)
9
8. Fouzi Elkhatabi (ATT)
8
9. Alec Booth (ATT)
8
10. Danny Coppinger (ATT)
9
11. Jose Neves (ATT)
7
12. Charles-Edward Ghanhouan (DEF)
0
13. Hugo Guerrero Lopez (MID)
0
14. Craig Etherington (ATT)
0