Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor 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 Paul Thomson.
The pitch is in poor 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 Paul Thomson.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen kick off the first half!
2.28
0-0Hannes Haller catches Filipe Monteiro on the ankles. The referee brings Hannes Haller to one side and gives him a warning! Filipe Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.55
1-0Guillermo Peiro makes a probing pass to Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.42
1-0Guillermo Peiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Richard Souness keeps it out!
10.57
Morten Laursen makes a high pass forward. Stephen Mcallister shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Stephen Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Steven Winterburn who brings the ball under control. Steven Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.37
With some swift thinking, Guillermo Peiro plays the ball forward to Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro cuts inside the box! Filipe Monteiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.17
3-0Geoffrey Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Dion Gascoigne collects the pass. Dion Gascoigne advances inside the box! Malcolm Vassell clumsily knocks into Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
22.29
3-0With great vision, Noah Netzer plays the ball forward to Oliver Neudecker. Oliver Neudecker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.09
Enzo Califano darts forward. Enzo Califano shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.23
Stephen Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Vassell. Malcolm Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro skips past Noah Netzer! Guillermo Peiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
30.28
Matt Rae makes a probing pass to Oliver Neudecker. Oliver Neudecker advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Oliver Neudecker provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Gaspar Barbosa.
39.41
Steven Winterburn flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Peiro who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Richard Souness!
40.33
Fredrik Woodcock sees Florian Benkouar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Benkouar lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee blows for 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 Craig Rae replacing Geoffrey Hermans. The Hamilton Academical players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off!
47.23
Steven Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
48.49
Stephen Mcallister sees Morten Laursen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Morten Laursen plays the ball forward to Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Richard Souness has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.13
Stephen Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Monteiro who brings the ball under control. Filipe Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock advances inside the box! Fredrik Woodcock shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
55.37
Steven Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro runs straight at the defence! Guillermo Peiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.29
Hannes Haller sees a break and surges forward. Hannes Haller chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.08
4-1Aberdeen have made 2 substitutions with Brian Grant replacing Duncan Swift and Matt Moffat replacing Filipe Monteiro .
61.15
Matt Rae sees space and advances. Matt Rae rushes past Morten Laursen! Matt Rae muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.09
Malcolm Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro sees Matt Moffat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Moffat shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Richard Souness smothers it!
67.04
Stephen Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Craig Inglis collects the pass. Craig Inglis plays a one-two with Guillermo Peiro and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Craig Inglis provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.37
Malcolm Vassell clumsily knocks into Oliver Neudecker. Malcolm Vassell is warned by the referee! Oliver Neudecker stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.45
4-1Matt Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Rae. Craig Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne puts a great ball through. Enzo Califano runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.40
4-1Stephen Mcallister makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Antonio Petruzzi blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
75.52
Malcolm Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.52
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Chris Waters replacing Guillermo Peiro .Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Anton Eder replacing Dion Gascoigne .
78.47
Steven Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Chris Waters. Chris Waters lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn makes a deft header but it is deflected wide by Max Riggott.
79.03
5-1Corner kick to Aberdeen. Florian Benkouar chips it to the near post. Malcolm Vassell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Craig Rae sees a break and surges forward. Craig Rae edges inside the box! Craig Rae side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gaspar Barbosa easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
6
2. Duncan Swift (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Mcallister (DEF)
7
4. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
5. Morten Laursen (DEF)
6
6. Steven Winterburn (MID)
7
7. Guillermo Peiro (MID)
9
8. Craig Inglis (MID)
6
9. Fredrik Woodcock (ATT)
9
10. Florian Benkouar (ATT)
8
11. Filipe Monteiro (ATT)
7
12. Brian Grant (DEF)
6
13. Chris Waters (MID)
6
14. Matt Moffat (ATT)
6
1. Richard Souness (GK)
7
2. Max Riggott (DEF)
6
3. Hannes Haller (DEF)
6
4. Noah Netzer (DEF)
6
5. Matthias Overath (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Petruzzi (MID)
6
7. Matt Rae (MID)
6
8. Geoffrey Hermans (MID)
6
9. Dion Gascoigne (ATT)
7
10. Enzo Califano (ATT)
6
11. Oliver Neudecker (ATT)
6
12. Andy Bremner (GK)
0
13. Craig Rae (MID)
6
14. Anton Eder (DEF)
6