Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Rangers | Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Rae | K. Rae |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 | | Craig Campbell | C. Campbell | |||||||||
| Gunnar Bratseth | G. Bratseth |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 |  | Ledley Keegan | L. Keegan | |||||||||
| Alex Greig | A. Greig | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Garry White | G. White | |||||||||
| Duncan Law | D. Law | | 64 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 63 |  | Dmitri Korneev | D. Korneev | ||||||||
| Matt Cleland | M. Cleland | | 60 | D | | 5 | | M | 62 |  | Elena Barkero | E. Barkero | |||||||||
| Callum Morrison | C. Morrison | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Peter Young | P. Young | |||||||||
| Mario Blanc | M. Blanc |  | 68 | M | | 7 | | | M | 58 | | Richard Matteo | R. Matteo | ||||||||
| Philipe Chaveriat | P. Chaveriat | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Andy Souness | A. Souness | |||||||||
| Gianluca Servidei | G. Servidei |  | 56 | M | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Herve Chalier | H. Chalier | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Andy Dickov | A. Dickov | |||||||||
| Peter Mcleod | P. Mcleod | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Gary Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
| Nuno Nunes | N. Nunes |  | 69 | A | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Stuart Caldwell | S. Caldwell | |||||||||
| John Morton | J. Morton | | 64 | A | | 13 | | D | 62 | | Alec Ritchie | A. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Colin Niven | C. Niven | | 58 | G | | 14 | | A | 57 | | Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Rangers. A crowd of 9,672 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Mason.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Mason.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
3.56
0-0Mario Blanc makes a beautiful solo run. Mario Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.16
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Peter Young plays the ball forward to Gary Burley. Gary Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Law.
12.15
Mario Blanc flicks the ball to his team mate, Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Keegan.
14.25
0-0Herve Chalier comes in with a late challenge on Garry White. Herve Chalier is shown the yellow card! Garry White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.38
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
28.35
Callum Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.43
0-0Alex Greig threads the ball through to Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Morrison shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Craig Campbell manages to gather it comfortably.
34.03
Mario Blanc threads the ball through to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
51.44
0-0Gunnar Bratseth hacks Gary Burley from behind! Gunnar Bratseth is given a warning by the referee! Gary Burley runs off the knock.
55.55
Mario Blanc flicks a high ball forward to Peter Mcleod who takes it down. Peter Mcleod controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.43
0-0Andy Souness sees Andy Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Dickov knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gary Burley is offside!
60.26
0-0Aberdeen have made a substitution with Colin Niven replacing Peter Mcleod .
66.20
Herve Chalier barges into Ledley Keegan. Herve Chalier is warned by the referee! Ledley Keegan runs off the knock.
69.34
Callum Morrison sees Herve Chalier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Herve Chalier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.49
Garry White knocks the ball forward to Elena Barkero. Elena Barkero knocks the ball forward to Gary Burley. Gary Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Rae who gathers it comfortably.
73.08
0-0Mario Blanc runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mario Blanc flicks a high pass forward. Colin Niven controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Colin Niven provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Dmitri Korneev!
78.54
Alex Greig threads a neat ball through to Mario Blanc. Mario Blanc takes it forward alone. Mario Blanc knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry White.
79.05
0-1Dmitri Korneev flicks a high pass forward. Andy Souness collects the pass. Andy Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gary Burley. Some superb footwork from Gary Burley provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rangers!
85.15
Richard Matteo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
87.42
Peter Young kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Rae who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Mario Blanc threads the ball through to Colin Niven. Colin Niven shoots from 25 yards but Craig Campbell reads it well. Good save!
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
| Gary Burley 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Rae (GK)
6
2. Gunnar Bratseth (DEF)
6
3. Alex Greig (DEF)
6
4. Duncan Law (DEF)
6
5. Matt Cleland (DEF)
6
6. Callum Morrison (MID)
7
7. Mario Blanc (MID)
9
8. Philipe Chaveriat (MID)
6
9. Gianluca Servidei (MID)
6
10. Herve Chalier (ATT)
4
11. Peter Mcleod (ATT)
6
12. Nuno Nunes (ATT)
0
13. John Morton (ATT)
0
14. Colin Niven (GK)
6
1. Craig Campbell (GK)
7
2. Ledley Keegan (DEF)
6
3. Garry White (DEF)
6
4. Dmitri Korneev (DEF)
6
5. Elena Barkero (MID)
6
6. Peter Young (MID)
7
7. Richard Matteo (MID)
6
8. Andy Souness (MID)
6
9. Callum Naysmith (ATT)
7
10. Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
11. Gary Burley (ATT)
9
12. Stuart Caldwell (GK)
0
13. Alec Ritchie (DEF)
0
14. Kevin Strachan (ATT)
0