Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     MontroseMontrose
Computer Player Computer Player Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Gavin BremnerG. Bremner75
G
1captain
G
63Mauricio PichichiM. Pichichi
Alex YoungA. Young75
D
2
D
62David McNeillD. McNeill
Gregorio PrietoG. Prieto71
D
3
D
64Alex SullivanA. Sullivan
Scott HopkinS. Hopkin69
D
4
D
62Colin DickovC. Dickov
Wesley PriceW. Price76
M
captain5
M
67Alec BremnerA. Bremner
Gavin MckinlayG. Mckinlay66
M
6
M
62Scott DickovS. Dickov
Edward GalliE. Galli63
M
7
M
60David McGroryD. McGrory
Garry GemmellG. Gemmell61
M
8
M
71Neil BremnerN. Bremner
Jack RoordaJ. Roorda78
A
9
A
67Billy McStayB. McStay
Gary GallacherG. Gallacher73
A
10
A
74Scott NivenS. Niven
John ClelandJ. Cleland60
A
11
A
67John BoothJ. Booth
 
Andy DickovA. Dickov68
G
12
D
61Paul McallisterP. Mcallister
Scott BoothS. Booth62
D
13
M
64Duncan MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Samuel NascimentoS. Nascimento55
A
14
A
65Matt HendryM. Hendry

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Montrose. A crowd of 19,294 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Aberdeen and Montrose are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Meiklejohn.


0.00
The first half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
4.06
Alex Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. David McGrory collects the pass. David McGrory flicks a high ball forward to John Booth who takes it down. John Booth whips in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven powers a header at goal. Gavin Bremner manages to gather it easily.
6.48
Scott Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Mckinlay. The referee calls over Scott Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.53
Scott Dickov decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.57
Scott Dickov passes the ball forward to Billy McStay. Billy McStay shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
16.17
Wesley Price makes a probing pass to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.26
Gavin Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Jack Roorda collects the pass. Jack Roorda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.34
Gavin Mckinlay makes a probing pass to John Cleland. John Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.58
Colin Dickov plays a long ball forward. John Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
32.51
Alex Young sees Garry Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Jack Roorda who brings the ball under control. Jack Roorda flicks a high pass forward. Gary Gallacher controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gary Gallacher muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
33.34
Gregorio Prieto makes a simple pass to Wesley Price. Wesley Price flicks a high pass forward. John Cleland collects the pass. John Cleland plays a one-two with Jack Roorda and advances towards the goal... John Cleland shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.13
Scott Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven whips in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Montrose!
38.41
David McGrory makes a simple pass to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Billy McStay. Billy McStay powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.01
Garry Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda plays a one-two with John Cleland and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Jack Roorda provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Alex Sullivan's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
43.49
Corner kick to Aberdeen. Wesley Price plays it out to the edge of the box. Scott Hopkin is dispossessed by a tackle from Alex Sullivan.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half. The Aberdeen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Montrose kick off and get the second half underway!
51.45
Alex Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner threads the ball through to John Booth. John Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Billy McStay. Billy McStay connects with a diving header. Gavin Bremner didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
53.05
Alex Sullivan makes a probing pass to David McGrory. David McGrory flicks a high pass forward. John Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Booth shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
54.35
Gavin Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Mauricio Pichichi had no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
57.06
David McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, David McGrory. David McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy McStay. Billy McStay shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
60.49
David McGrory threads a neat ball through to Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.48
Scott Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
63.45
Gregorio Prieto hacks Billy McStay from behind! The referee calls over Gregorio Prieto and shows him a yellow card! Billy McStay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.34
Scott Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.48
Alex Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on John Cleland. The referee warns Alex Sullivan to calm down! John Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.48
Edward Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland shoots from 20 yards. Mauricio Pichichi gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
73.42
Scott Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Montrose!
77.48
Alex Young hacks Scott Niven from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Niven runs off the knock.
79.14
Neil Bremner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Bremner shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Bremner with no chance!! Goal for Montrose!
87.02
Gavin Mckinlay sees Jack Roorda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jack Roorda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Cleland but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Edward Galli knocks the ball forward to Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda flicks the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mauricio Pichichi manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

Montrose
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
27.8%
43.3%
28.9%

Scorers
John Cleland 54
John Booth 34, 73
Billy McStay 38
Neil Bremner 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Booth of Montrose

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Bremner (GK)
6
2.Alex Young (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Gregorio Prieto (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Scott Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Wesley Price (MID)
6
6.Gavin Mckinlay (MID)
7
7.Edward Galli (MID)
7
8.Garry Gemmell (MID)
6
9.Jack Roorda (ATT)
6
10.Gary Gallacher (ATT)
6
11.John Cleland (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Andy Dickov (GK)
0
13.Scott Booth (DEF)
0
14.Samuel Nascimento (ATT)
0

1.Mauricio Pichichi (GK)
6
2.David McNeill (DEF)
6
3.Alex Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Colin Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Alec Bremner (MID)
6
6.Scott Dickov (MID)yellow card
6
7.David McGrory (MID)
7
8.Neil Bremner (MID)goal scored
8
9.Billy McStay (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Scott Niven (ATT)
7
11.John Booth (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Paul Mcallister (DEF)
0
13.Duncan Mckinlay (MID)
0
14.Matt Hendry (ATT)
0