Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to St. Johnstone in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aberdeen and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aberdeen and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen get the match underway!
2.31
0-0Morten Laursen hits a low pass to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn knocks the ball forward to Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi whips in a cross ball towards Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
6.04
1-0Stephen Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn darts forward. Steven Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.34
1-0Eddie Kahn picks a pass forward to Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
16.30
Bakary Roth runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bakary Roth advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Bakary Roth provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Gaspar Barbosa is on top of his game. Well saved!
24.30
1-0Brian Grant flicks a high pass forward. Lakhdar Klouchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lakhdar Klouchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Bakary Roth is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
28.52
Steven Winterburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.47
2-0Steven Winterburn flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Monteiro who takes it down. Filipe Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.31
2-0Eddie Kahn clumsily knocks into Brian Grant. Eddie Kahn is given a warning by the referee! Brian Grant runs off the knock.
36.56
2-0Bakary Roth threads a neat ball through to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn threads the ball through to Lee Matthews but he's offside!
38.40
2-0Kevin Law chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Roth. With some swift thinking, Bakary Roth plays the ball forward to Colin McGrory who has made a great run into the box. Stephen Mcallister hacks Colin McGrory from behind! Colin McGrory appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.54
Malcolm Vassell makes a probing pass to Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Potts.
42.05
Morten Laursen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
44.12
Bakary Roth threads a neat ball through to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Roth. Bakary Roth flicks the ball with his head. Gaspar Barbosa easily punches it away to safety.
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. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half. The St. Johnstone players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
St. Johnstone start the second half!
49.48
Malcolm Vassell threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.26
Lakhdar Klouchi chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
54.37
With vision, Brian Grant laces a weighted ball forward to Morten Laursen. Morten Laursen threads a neat ball through to Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar plays a quick one-two with Lakhdar Klouchi and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Florian Benkouar provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.31
3-0Aberdeen have made a substitution with Chris Waters replacing Steven Winterburn .
61.38
Malcolm Vassell sees a break and surges forward. Malcolm Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Waters. Chris Waters fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.29
Daniele Jacobs makes a simple pass to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
69.41
Duncan Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Roth. Bakary Roth chips the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Kahn. With a superhuman jump, Eddie Kahn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gaspar Barbosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
72.07
Chris Waters makes a simple pass to Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
73.54
Morten Laursen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Morten Laursen tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
75.11
Bakary Roth barges into Morten Laursen. Bakary Roth is given a warning by the referee! Morten Laursen runs off the knock.
77.28
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Fredrik Woodcock replacing Florian Benkouar .
78.33
Eddie Kahn takes it forward alone. Eddie Kahn plays a one-two with Lee Matthews and advances towards the goal... Eddie Kahn rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
83.11
Malcolm Vassell sees Brian Grant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Grant sees a break and surges forward. Brian Grant whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aberdeen!
89.18
Lakhdar Klouchi takes it forward alone. Lakhdar Klouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Stephen Mcallister threads the ball through to Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi hits a low pass to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Lakhdar Klouchi 6, 29 Florian Benkouar 54 Chris Waters 61 Fredrik Woodcock 83 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Brian Grant (DEF)
7
3. Stephen Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
7
5. Morten Laursen (DEF)
6
6. Steven Winterburn (MID)
7
7. Lakhdar Klouchi (MID)
9
8. Jonathan Wetherall (ATT)
6
9. Craig Inglis (MID)
6
10. Florian Benkouar (ATT)
7
11. Filipe Monteiro (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Swift (DEF)
0
13. Chris Waters (MID)
7
14. Fredrik Woodcock (ATT)
7
1. Matt Johnstone (GK)
6
2. Duncan Matteo (DEF)
6
3. Lee Potts (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Law (DEF)
6
5. Richard Morrison (DEF)
6
6. Eddie Kahn (MID)
7
7. Bakary Roth (MID)
7
8. Colin McGrory (ATT)
6
9. Lee Matthews (ATT)
6
10. Tommaso Poggi (ATT)
6
11. Daniele Jacobs (ATT)
6
12. Frederico Reis (MID)
0
13. Alex Morton (DEF)
0
14. Andy Hansen (DEF)
0