Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 14,278 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Motherwell and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Matteo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Motherwell and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Matteo.
0.00
0-0Motherwell kick off the first half!
2.28
0-0Lakhdar Klouchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat lofts in a cross ball towards Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Julian LaCrone gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
8.26
0-0Lakhdar Klouchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.17
0-0Benedetto Tacchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Alen Cvitanovic. With a delightful solo run, Alen Cvitanovic stretches the opposition's defence. Alen Cvitanovic shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.41
Alen Cvitanovic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra whips in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
22.02
Alec Law threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.36
Benedetto Tacchi brings the ball forward. Benedetto Tacchi kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Ivan Pichichi.
28.48
1-0Benedetto Tacchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana brings the ball forward. Manuel Quintana whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.38
Benedetto Tacchi chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra sees space and advances. Gianmatteo Ginestra whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
33.16
Jorge Veloso knocks the ball forward to Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra threads the ball through to Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Alen Cvitanovic. Alen Cvitanovic jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
36.05
1-0Lakhdar Klouchi hacks Mateus Passo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mateus Passo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.57
Marco Comotto threads a neat ball through to Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lakhdar Klouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Gianmatteo Ginestra plays the ball forward to Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana knocks in a cross ball towards Alen Cvitanovic. With a superhuman jump, Alen Cvitanovic connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Ivan Pichichi is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen have changed their lineup with Morten Laursen replacing Marino Lobont.
45.00
Aberdeen kick off the second half!
51.18
Lakhdar Klouchi flicks a high ball forward to Sven Beck who takes it down. Sven Beck deftly passes the ball to Lakhdar Klouchi, releasing him through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Lakhdar Klouchi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.52
Mateus Passo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks the ball forward to Alen Cvitanovic. Alen Cvitanovic lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. With a superhuman jump, Colin Ferguson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Motherwell!
59.03
Gianmatteo Ginestra catches Lakhdar Klouchi on the ankles. Gianmatteo Ginestra is shown the yellow card! Lakhdar Klouchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.08
2-0Aberdeen have made a substitution with Andy Hopkin replacing Trevor Vieira .
61.09
Alen Cvitanovic sees Gabriel Gainza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Ginestra. With a superhuman jump, Gianmatteo Ginestra connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Ivan Pichichi. Excellent save.
63.14
Gianmatteo Ginestra kicks a strong pass forward to Alen Cvitanovic. Alen Cvitanovic whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana makes a looping header on goal. Ivan Pichichi gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
66.49
2-0Gianmatteo Ginestra barges into Lakhdar Klouchi. Gianmatteo Ginestra is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Lakhdar Klouchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.13
Alen Cvitanovic decides to run forward with the ball. Alen Cvitanovic finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.39
Stephen Mcallister takes a long throw-in. Gavin Souness threads the ball through to Morten Laursen. Morten Laursen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benedetto Tacchi.
72.11
Alen Cvitanovic chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gabriel Gainza provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
73.51
Steven Winterburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi lofts in a cross ball towards Morten Laursen. Morten Laursen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.39
Lakhdar Klouchi flicks a high pass forward. Morten Laursen collects the pass. Morten Laursen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.29
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Duncan Mason replacing Gavin Souness .
78.36
Alen Cvitanovic makes a simple pass to Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Law. Alec Law makes a convincing header but Ivan Pichichi is on top of it.
83.17
Marco Comotto flicks a high pass forward. Lakhdar Klouchi controls it well on his chest. Lakhdar Klouchi hits a low pass to Sven Beck. Sven Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.05
2-0Steven Winterburn barges into Manuel Quintana. The referee calls over Steven Winterburn and warns him to calm down! Manuel Quintana stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.55
Alec Law threads the ball through to Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Comotto.
90.00
Manuel Quintana makes a probing pass to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Julian LaCrone (GK)
6
2. Luis Renier (DEF)
6
3. Mateus Passo (DEF)
6
4. Benedetto Tacchi (DEF)
7
5. Jorge Veloso (DEF)
6
6. Alen Cvitanovic (MID)
8
7. Gianmatteo Ginestra (MID)
3
8. Alec Law (ATT)
6
9. Colin Ferguson (ATT)
7
10. Gabriel Gainza (ATT)
8
11. Manuel Quintana (ATT)
7
12. Yassine Abdellaoui (DEF)
0
13. David Mckinlay (GK)
0
14. Jan Simonsen (DEF)
0
1. Ivan Pichichi (GK)
7
2. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
3. Marco Comotto (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Souness (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Mcallister (DEF)
6
6. Steven Winterburn (MID)
6
7. Lakhdar Klouchi (MID)
7
8. Marino Lobont (ATT)
6
9. Sven Beck (ATT)
6
10. Trevor Vieira (ATT)
6
11. Matt Moffat (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Mason (GK)
6
13. Andy Hopkin (DEF)
6
14. Morten Laursen (DEF)
6