Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 12,115 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Glass.
The pitch is in great condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Glass.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
8.23
0-0Noah Netzer threads a neat ball through to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi advances with the ball. Antonio Petruzzi shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
9.30
0-0Noah Netzer threads a neat ball through to Max Riggott. Max Riggott passes the ball forward to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
12.55
Eoin Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.30
Guillermo Peiro passes the ball forward to Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
18.35
Billy Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Wetherall who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Wetherall shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.51
0-0Billy Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Richard Souness.
22.20
0-0Corner kick to Aberdeen. Craig Inglis chips it to the near post. Max Riggott jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
30.44
Max Riggott sees Jorge Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Tavares threads the ball through to Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Tavares. Jorge Tavares shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
33.48
Geoffrey Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Petruzzi collects the pass. Antonio Petruzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Billy Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
36.42
0-1Geoffrey Hermans hits a low pass to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Gaspar Barbosa had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
39.54
Jorge Tavares hits a low pass to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.02
Max Riggott arcs the ball upfield. Enzo Califano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal 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. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Regis Michel replacing Geoffrey Hermans.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
51.27
Dion Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson controls it well on his chest. Stephen Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Hendry.
55.44
John Jones hits a low pass to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guillermo Peiro!
59.34
1-1Regis Michel flicks a high pass forward to Enzo Califano who brings the ball under control. Enzo Califano whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Hector Negron blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
60.21
1-1Aberdeen have made a substitution with Matt Moffat replacing Billy Ljungberg .
66.11
Steven Winterburn takes it forward alone. Steven Winterburn skips past Tomas Farnerud! Steven Winterburn comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but Max Riggott blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
67.20
Guillermo Peiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Richard Souness comfortably smothers it!
69.49
Max Riggott sees space and advances. Max Riggott passes the ball forward to Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.02
1-1Guillermo Peiro clumsily knocks into Tomas Farnerud. Guillermo Peiro is shown the yellow card! Tomas Farnerud runs off the knock.
72.22
Guillermo Peiro makes a probing pass to Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
73.12
1-1Matt Moffat catches Antonio Petruzzi on the ankles. The referee brings Matt Moffat to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Petruzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.33
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Thierry Carriére replacing Guillermo Peiro .Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Matthias Overath replacing Stephen Davidson .
78.41
Thierry Carriére surges forward with the ball. Thierry Carriére lofts in a cross ball towards John Jones. John Jones makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Antonio Petruzzi of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
6
2. Gavin Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Hector Negron (DEF)
6
4. Billy Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Billy Hopkin (DEF)
6
6. Steven Winterburn (MID)
7
7. Guillermo Peiro (MID)
9
8. Billy Ljungberg (ATT)
6
9. Craig Inglis (MID)
6
10. John Jones (MID)
7
11. Jonathan Wetherall (ATT)
6
12. Francis Cooke (MID)
0
13. Thierry Carriére (MID)
7
14. Matt Moffat (ATT)
5
1. Richard Souness (GK)
6
2. Eoin Salako (DEF)
6
3. Max Riggott (DEF)
8
4. Noah Netzer (DEF)
7
5. Tomas Farnerud (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Petruzzi (MID)
9
7. Jorge Tavares (MID)
6
8. Geoffrey Hermans (MID)
8
9. Stephen Davidson (ATT)
6
10. Dion Gascoigne (ATT)
6
11. Enzo Califano (ATT)
6
12. Kevin Baechler (GK)
0
13. Regis Michel (MID)
6
14. Matthias Overath (DEF)
6