Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 11,825 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
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
0-0The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Steven Winterburn threads the ball through to Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Trevor Vieira is offside!
6.40
0-0Guillermo Peiro comes in with a late challenge on Simon Johnson. The referee calls over Guillermo Peiro and shows him a yellow card! Simon Johnson stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.49
0-0Anton Eder clumsily knocks into Guillermo Peiro. Anton Eder is given a warning by the referee! Guillermo Peiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.49
0-0Free kick to Aberdeen just outside the area...
9.56
Ferdi Willems takes a short run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
18.23
Guillermo Peiro sees Matt Moffat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Moffat makes a great pass forward. Ferdi Willems runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
20.19
John Johnstone hacks Malcolm Vassell from behind! The referee calls over John Johnstone and shows him a yellow card! Malcolm Vassell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.58
Kevin Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi kicks a strong pass forward to John Johnstone. John Johnstone passes the ball forward but Simon Johnson is offside!
26.34
Filipe Monteiro catches Hannes Haller on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hannes Haller runs off the knock.
27.53
0-0Morten Laursen hits a low pass to Malcolm Vassell. Malcolm Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Peiro collects the pass. Guillermo Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira makes a deft header. Richard Souness didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.38
0-0Marco Comotto hacks Simon Johnson from behind! The referee calls over Marco Comotto and shows him a yellow card! Simon Johnson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.54
With a delightful solo run, Malcolm Vassell stretches the opposition's defence. Malcolm Vassell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Richard Souness gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
38.12
0-0Guillermo Peiro threads the ball through to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Matthias Overath hacks Trevor Vieira from behind! Penalty for Aberdeen!!
38.12
The referee points to the spot..
39.45
1-0Filipe Monteiro steps up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.01
1-0Geoffrey Hermans plays the ball forward to Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson plays a quick one-two with Matt Rae and rushes in on goal... Simon Johnson takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.34
Filipe Monteiro makes an attacking run forward. Filipe Monteiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
Guillermo Peiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guillermo Peiro hits a low pass to Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
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 Chris Waters replacing Trevor Vieira. 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
The second half starts with Hamilton Academical kicking off!
48.17
2-0Malcolm Vassell makes a simple pass to Marco Comotto. Marco Comotto flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Peiro who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.11
Gavin Souness clumsily knocks into Matt Rae. The referee warns Gavin Souness to calm down! Matt Rae runs off the knock.
54.55
Matt Rae flicks a high pass forward to Enzo Califano who brings the ball under control. Enzo Califano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
60.06
2-0Aberdeen have made a substitution with Lakhdar Klouchi replacing Ferdi Willems .
63.22
Guillermo Peiro knocks the ball forward to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
66.11
Matthias Overath catches Filipe Monteiro on the ankles. Matthias Overath is shown the yellow card! Filipe Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.33
2-0Marco Comotto sees space and advances. Marco Comotto threads a neat ball through to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Kevin Greig!
77.26
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Stephen Mcallister replacing Malcolm Vassell .Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Callum Johnstone replacing John Johnstone .
78.32
Stephen Mcallister threads the ball through to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.10
Matt Rae advances with the ball. Matt Rae skips past Marco Comotto! Matt Rae shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
83.46
Gavin Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn shoots from 20 yards but Richard Souness is on top of his game. Well saved!
87.25
Antonio Petruzzi comes in with a late challenge on Steven Winterburn. The referee calls over Antonio Petruzzi and shows him a yellow card! Steven Winterburn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.17
Stephen Mcallister darts forward. Stephen Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Waters but he's offside!
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
| Filipe Monteiro 39 (p), 45 Guillermo Peiro 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ivan Pichichi (GK)
6
2. Marco Comotto (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Souness (DEF)
6
4. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
7
5. Morten Laursen (DEF)
6
6. Steven Winterburn (MID)
6
7. Guillermo Peiro (MID)
9
8. Trevor Vieira (ATT)
6
9. Matt Moffat (ATT)
7
10. Ferdi Willems (ATT)
6
11. Filipe Monteiro (ATT)
8
12. Stephen Mcallister (DEF)
6
13. Lakhdar Klouchi (MID)
6
14. Chris Waters (MID)
6
1. Richard Souness (GK)
8
2. Hannes Haller (DEF)
6
3. Anton Eder (DEF)
5
4. Matthias Overath (DEF)
5
5. Kevin Greig (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Petruzzi (MID)
6
7. Matt Rae (MID)
7
8. Geoffrey Hermans (MID)
6
9. John Johnstone (ATT)
5
10. Simon Johnson (ATT)
6
11. Enzo Califano (ATT)
6
12. Andy Bremner (GK)
0
13. Craig Rae (MID)
6
14. Callum Johnstone (MID)
6