Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     MotherwellMotherwell
Derek RobsonDerek Robson Computer Player Computer Player
Maksym TerekhinM. Terekhin85
G
captain1
G
74Laurent MarquetL. Marquet
Uruguay DuarteU. Duarte71
D
2
D
70Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
John GemmellJ. Gemmell81
D
3captain
D
69Stefan TeodoraniS. Teodorani
Alexander VangelisA. Vangelis77
D
4
D
68Franco ConticchioF. Conticchio
Michelangelo ArgilliM. Argilli88
M
5
M
73Colin StandingC. Standing
Manuel GiménezM. Giménez81
M
6
M
71Teddy OliverT. Oliver
David NivenD. Niven81
M
7
M
68Regis PratR. Prat
Billy CollinsB. Collins86
M
8
M
68Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Joël DianéJ. Diané83
A
9
A
72Natale Di FabioN. Di Fabio
Dax GrayD. Gray80
A
10
A
65Bernardo FestaB. Festa
Arni ÁskelssonA. Áskelsson76
A
11
A
62Giorgio MarinoG. Marino
 
Enrique LozanoE. Lozano80
M
12
G
69Duncan DalglishD. Dalglish
Marcel VegaM. Vega84
M
13
D
62Ricardo FernandezR. Fernandez
François DoumbiaF. Doumbia79
M
14
G
62Fernando PintoF. Pinto

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 17,659 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aberdeen and Motherwell are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Garry McNeill.


0.00
Motherwell get the match underway!
2.11
Billy Collins flicks a high pass forward. Dax Gray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Joël Diané. Joël Diané connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
6.19
Colin Standing catches Billy Collins on the ankles. Colin Standing is given a warning by the referee! Billy Collins runs off the knock.
8.54
Teddy Oliver makes a simple pass to Bernardo Festa. Bernardo Festa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.34
Dominic Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Teddy Oliver. Teddy Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Natale Di Fabio controls it well on his chest. Natale Di Fabio plays a quick one-two with Giorgio Marino and rushes in on goal... Natale Di Fabio shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Maksym Terekhin manages to gather it easily.
10.14
Dominic Meiklejohn sees space and advances. Dominic Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.43
Regis Prat passes the ball forward to Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino edges inside the box! Giorgio Marino rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
15.15
Uruguay Duarte flicks a high pass forward. David Niven controls it well on his chest. David Niven changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Niven shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.58
With a delightful solo run, Regis Prat stretches the opposition's defence. Regis Prat knocks the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Marino. John Gemmell catches Giorgio Marino on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
26.42
Manuel Giménez passes the ball forward to Dax Gray. Dax Gray shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.56
David Niven plays the ball forward to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.32
Alexander Vangelis makes a simple pass to Billy Collins. Billy Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Joël Diané. Joël Diané whips in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
30.22
Billy Collins laces a through ball forward to Joël Diané. Joël Diané finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Laurent Marquet has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.29
John Gemmell threads a neat ball through to David Niven. David Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Joël Diané. Joël Diané knocks in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. With a superhuman jump, Dax Gray connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
36.41
John Gemmell passes the ball forward to Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez flicks a high ball forward to Dax Gray who takes it down. Dax Gray whips in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.09
Uruguay Duarte kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Collins. Billy Collins flicks a high pass forward. Arni Áskelsson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arni Áskelsson threads the ball through into the box. Dax Gray muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Laurent Marquet with no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
44.18
Billy Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dax Gray. Dax Gray shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Laurent Marquet.
45.00
Michelangelo Argilli takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Natale Di Fabio reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the second half underway!
47.08
Uruguay Duarte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Niven. David Niven sees Arni Áskelsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arni Áskelsson knocks in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. With a superhuman jump, Dax Gray connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.24
Uruguay Duarte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joël Diané. Joël Diané knocks in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Laurent Marquet had no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
57.13
Regis Prat flicks a high pass forward. Natale Di Fabio controls it well on his chest. Natale Di Fabio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.19
Regis Prat decides to run forward with the ball. Regis Prat puts a great ball through. Natale Di Fabio runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
63.13
David Niven passes the ball forward to Joël Diané. Joël Diané whips in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
66.18
Garry Matteo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garry Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Maksym Terekhin. Excellent save.
67.35
Manuel Giménez threads a neat ball through to Dax Gray. Dax Gray lofts in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Franco Conticchio clumsily knocks into Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
69.55
Bernardo Festa hacks Alexander Vangelis from behind! Bernardo Festa is shown the yellow card! Alexander Vangelis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.57
Regis Prat plays the ball forward to Bernardo Festa. Bernardo Festa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.58
Regis Prat runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Regis Prat flicks the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino takes a shot at goal. Maksym Terekhin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.26
Uruguay Duarte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Collins. Billy Collins flicks a high pass forward. Dax Gray easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dax Gray shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Laurent Marquet!
83.34
Manuel Giménez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Uruguay Duarte sees Manuel Giménez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Giménez flicks a high pass forward. Arni Áskelsson controls it well on his chest. Arni Áskelsson plays a scrappy one-two with Joël Diané and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Arni Áskelsson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Franco Conticchio.
90.00
Michelangelo Argilli takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Uruguay Duarte shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

Motherwell
Goals
6
2
Shots on Target
12
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
28%
42.7%
29.3%

Scorers
David Niven 15
Joël Diané 30
Arni Áskelsson 36
Dax Gray 40, 47, 53
Bernardo Festa 72
Giorgio Marino 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dax Gray of Aberdeen

Match Ratings