Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play Inverness Caledonian Thistle in this friendly game. A crowd of 14,913 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off and get the first half underway!
3.57
0-0Stuart Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Booth. Scott Booth makes a probing pass to Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni whips in a cross ball towards John Mason. John Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Matt Rae manages to gather it.
10.38
0-0David Burley advances with the ball. David Burley threads the ball through to Felice Biagioni but he's offside!
15.44
0-0Gavin Collins flicks a high ball forward to John Mason who takes it down. John Mason shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.54
Gavin Collins advances with the ball. Gavin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards John Mason. John Mason makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
21.57
Gavin Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
27.33
Matt Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Lee. Titus Lee makes a simple pass to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins runs straight at the defence! Gavin Collins looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Matt Rae. What a great pair of hands!
30.34
David Burley receives the ball from a throw-in from Titus Lee. David Burley threads the ball through to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
33.31
0-1John Mason knocks the ball forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo threads a neat, attacking ball through to John Mason. Some good footwork from John Mason provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.53
0-1Titus Lee threads a neat ball through to David Burley. David Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joos Van Der Woerdt.
39.43
Stephen Young makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Young finds some space and shoots from distance but Billy Davidson is on top of his game. Good 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. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
47.31
Thierry Carriére controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell sees Matt Glass just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Matt Glass makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.56
Malcolm Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Glass. Matt Glass plays a scrappy one-two with Elena Fernandez and advances towards the goal... Matt Glass makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Billy Davidson had no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
57.06
Thierry Carriére makes an attacking run forward. Thierry Carriére shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.16
2-1Matt Hopkin hacks Malcolm Vassell from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Malcolm Vassell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.39
2-1Aberdeen have made a substitution with Andy Dickov replacing Elena Fernandez .
63.15
Stuart Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to David Burley. David Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.35
Craig Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Andy Dickov collects the pass. Andy Dickov plays a quick one-two with Matt Glass and rushes in on goal... Andy Dickov shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
67.00
2-1Stephen Young kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell flicks the ball with his head but somehow Stuart Johnstone happens to be in the right place to block it.
72.11
Thierry Carriére plays the ball forward to Matt Glass. Matt Glass passes the ball forward but Andy Dickov is offside!
73.18
Stuart Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Lee. Titus Lee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo plays a scrappy one-two with Felice Biagioni and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Matteo tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
75.18
Stuart Johnstone sees Felice Biagioni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felice Biagioni threads a neat ball through to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but Matt Rae is on top of it.
81.34
Matt Mckinlay takes a quick throw-in. With great vision, Joos Van Der Woerdt plays the ball forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis makes an attacking run forward. Craig Inglis shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
87.37
Craig Inglis hacks Titus Lee from behind! The referee calls over Craig Inglis and shows him a yellow card! Titus Lee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
David Burley sees a break and surges forward. David Burley knocks in a cross ball towards John Mason. John Mason gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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
| Matt Glass 47, 54 | John Mason 33, 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Mason of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matt Rae (GK)
7
2. Joos Van Der Woerdt (DEF)
6
3. Matt Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
5. Billy Hendry (DEF)
6
6. Thierry Carriére (MID)
6
7. Craig Inglis (MID)
6
8. Stephen Young (MID)
6
9. Scott Liddell (ATT)
6
10. Matt Glass (ATT)
9
11. Elena Fernandez (ATT)
6
12. Gavin Sullivan (DEF)
0
13. Stefan Metzler (MID)
0
14. Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
1. Billy Davidson (GK)
6
2. Scott Booth (DEF)
6
3. Matt Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
7
5. Garry Mcallister (MID)
6
6. Titus Lee (MID)
6
7. Gavin Collins (MID)
7
8. David Burley (MID)
7
9. John Mason (ATT)
9
10. Neil Matteo (ATT)
7
11. Felice Biagioni (ATT)
6
12. Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
0
13. Matthew Gargo (DEF)
0
14. Alex Hendry (GK)
0