Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 11,025 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
8.32
0-0Alan Vickers threads a neat ball through to Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.27
Adelmajid Boutabout passes the ball forward to Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez hits a low pass to Bert Geerinckx. Bert Geerinckx shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.09
1-0With some swift thinking, Steven Winterburn plays the ball forward to Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.55
Adelmajid Boutabout breaks forward. Adelmajid Boutabout flicks a high pass forward. Alan Vickers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Vickers shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.58
1-0Eugenio Nocerino runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eugenio Nocerino knocks in a cross ball towards Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
32.52
1-0Elena Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Nocerino. Eugenio Nocerino makes a simple pass to Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.24
Malcolm Vassell advances with the ball. Malcolm Vassell passes the ball forward to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.18
Don Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers hits a low pass to Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet lofts in a cross ball towards Bert Geerinckx. Bert Geerinckx heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.51
1-0Steven Winterburn sees space and advances. Steven Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Waters. Chris Waters heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent block by Elena Fernandez!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen have changed their lineup with Jack Jansen replacing Trevor Vieira. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off and get the second half underway!
47.07
Alan Vickers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adelmajid Boutabout. Adelmajid Boutabout changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adelmajid Boutabout plays a quick one-two with Bert Geerinckx and rushes in on goal... Adelmajid Boutabout tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
48.03
1-0Guillermo Peiro catches Elena Fernandez on the ankles. Guillermo Peiro is shown the yellow card! Elena Fernandez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.59
1-0Fred van Vliet hacks Gavin Souness from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Souness runs off the knock.
51.25
Matt Moffat hacks Adelmajid Boutabout from behind! The referee warns Matt Moffat to calm down! Adelmajid Boutabout carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.51
1-0Aberdeen have made a substitution with Billy Mcinnes replacing Chris Waters .
61.53
Romero P. Ferrer advances with the ball. Romero P. Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.22
Ferdi Willems hits a low pass to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martino Quaglia who gathers it comfortably.
72.48
Steven Winterburn surges forward with the ball. Steven Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Martino Quaglia gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.28
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Stephen Mcallister replacing Malcolm Vassell .
84.26
David Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alan Vickers lofts in a cross ball towards Bert Geerinckx. Bert Geerinckx connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
89.55
Stephen Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Peiro easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Peiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Alan Vickers threads the ball through to Bert Geerinckx. Bert Geerinckx knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Souness.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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. Ivan Pichichi (GK)
7
2. Marco Comotto (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Souness (DEF)
6
4. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
5. Morten Laursen (DEF)
6
6. Steven Winterburn (MID)
9
7. Guillermo Peiro (MID)
6
8. Trevor Vieira (ATT)
7
9. Matt Moffat (ATT)
5
10. Chris Waters (MID)
6
11. Ferdi Willems (ATT)
6
12. Stephen Mcallister (DEF)
6
13. Billy Mcinnes (MID)
6
14. Jack Jansen (ATT)
6
1. Martino Quaglia (GK)
6
2. David Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3. Adelmajid Boutabout (DEF)
7
4. Don Hutchison (DEF)
6
5. Craig Souness (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
6
7. Elena Fernandez (MID)
7
8. Alan Vickers (MID)
8
9. Eugenio Nocerino (MID)
7
10. Fred van Vliet (ATT)
6
11. Bert Geerinckx (ATT)
6
12. Neil Henderson (DEF)
0
13. Alex Ritchie (MID)
0
14. Kevin Mccall (ATT)
0