Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 12,733 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Davidson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Davidson.
0.00
0-0Dumbarton kick off and get the match underway!
2.29
0-0Billy Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Colin Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
6.24
Billy Dickov threads a neat ball through to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.12
0-0Graham Joachim hits a low pass to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Gaspar Barbosa!
24.04
0-0Malcolm Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Peiro. Seeing a gap ahead, Guillermo Peiro plays the ball forward to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.25
0-0Graham Joachim catches Malcolm Vassell on the ankles. The referee brings Graham Joachim to one side and gives him a warning! Malcolm Vassell stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.21
Guillermo Peiro makes a probing pass to Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar cuts inside the box! Florian Benkouar shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Albrecht Maier is on top of it.
36.53
0-0Gary Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Mcallister catches Stephen Naysmith on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
38.55
Stuart Rae runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Grant.
39.55
1-0Steven Winterburn flicks a high ball forward to Craig Inglis who takes it down. Craig Inglis threads the ball through into the box. Steven Winterburn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Albrecht Maier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.43
Stephen Mcallister threads the ball through to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
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. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dumbarton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
47.08
Malcolm Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Peiro. Without breaking stride, Guillermo Peiro plays the ball forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis makes a defence splitting pass to Jonathan Wetherall. Some good footwork from Jonathan Wetherall provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.04
Steven Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Albrecht Maier smothers it!
60.22
2-0Aberdeen have made a substitution with Lakhdar Klouchi replacing Steven Winterburn .
65.42
Guillermo Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi rushes past Ian Krijgsman! Lakhdar Klouchi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Albrecht Maier reads it well. Fabulous stop!
67.40
Alberto Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
69.10
Graham Joachim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
75.40
Guillermo Peiro flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Wetherall who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Wetherall shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Albrecht Maier!
77.42
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Fredrik Woodcock replacing Florian Benkouar .
79.23
Stephen Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
84.42
Ian Krijgsman kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason whips in a cross ball towards Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graham Joachim!
87.28
2-1Alberto Ortega comes in with a late challenge on Lakhdar Klouchi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lakhdar Klouchi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
6
2. Brian Grant (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Mcallister (DEF)
7
4. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
5. Morten Laursen (DEF)
6
6. Steven Winterburn (MID)
9
7. Guillermo Peiro (MID)
8
8. Jonathan Wetherall (ATT)
9
9. Craig Inglis (MID)
8
10. Florian Benkouar (ATT)
7
11. Filipe Monteiro (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Swift (DEF)
0
13. Lakhdar Klouchi (MID)
6
14. Fredrik Woodcock (ATT)
6
1. Albrecht Maier (GK)
8
2. Billy Dickov (DEF)
6
3. Gary Kirkland (DEF)
6
4. Ian Krijgsman (DEF)
6
5. Matt Caldwell (MID)
6
6. Graham Joachim (MID)
8
7. Stephen Naysmith (MID)
6
8. Alberto Ortega (MID)
5
9. Stuart Rae (ATT)
6
10. Colin Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11. Dominic Mason (ATT)
7
12. Alex Hopkin (GK)
0
13. Tim Monk (DEF)
0
14. Carl Seaman (DEF)
0