Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||
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| Alex Ferguson | A. Ferguson |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Roberto Antunes | R. Antunes | |||||||||
| David Booth | D. Booth | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 54 | | Stuart Greig | S. Greig | ||||||||
| Alberto Gomes | A. Gomes | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Dominic Dickov | D. Dickov | |||||||||
| Scott Collins | S. Collins | | 50 | D | | | 4 | | D | 53 | | David Strachan | D. Strachan | ||||||||
| Eduardo Rey | E. Rey |  | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 71 | | Sergio Gomes | S. Gomes | |||||||||
| Scott Naysmith | S. Naysmith | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Frederico Verges | F. Verges | |||||||||
| Stephen Liddell | S. Liddell | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Paul Gough | P. Gough | |||||||||
| Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 |  | Alberto Summerbee | A. Summerbee | |||||||||
| Gavin Brady | G. Brady | | 63 | M | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Duncan Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Gary Hendry | G. Hendry | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Duncan McCoist | D. McCoist | |||||||||
| Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Stuart Greig | S. Greig | |||||||||
| Garry Dalglish | G. Dalglish | | 59 | M | | 12 | | M | 54 | | Garry Davidson | G. Davidson | |||||||||
| Daniel Kanu | D. Kanu | | 57 | M | | 13 | | G | 54 | | Don Gemmell | D. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Dominic Young | D. Young | | 57 | A | | 14 | | D | 48 | | Craig Rae | C. Rae | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to St. Johnstone in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy McGrory.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy McGrory.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen kick off and get the first half underway!
3.18
0-0Stephen Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Roberto Antunes punches it away to safety.
10.33
0-0Eduardo Rey takes a quick throw-in, which Scott Collins takes on the chest. Scott Collins flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Liddell controls it well on his chest. Stephen Liddell makes a probing pass to Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
12.07
0-0Duncan McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Scott Collins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.04
0-0Colin Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Dominic Dickov!
22.46
Scott Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry plays a quick one-two with Colin Dickov and rushes in on goal... Gary Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.40
David Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Verges. Frederico Verges threads a neat ball through to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.32
0-0With great vision, Stuart Greig plays the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan makes a probing pass to Paul Gough. Paul Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Greig but the linesman indicates offside!
32.03
Stuart Mccall passes the ball forward to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry knocks the ball forward to Stuart Mccall but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.02
Frederico Verges knocks the ball forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.21
Alberto Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Liddell who brings the ball under control. Stephen Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hendry controls it well on his chest. Gary Hendry shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.06
1-0Scott Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Hendry!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and St. Johnstone get the second half underway!
48.10
Stuart Greig makes a probing pass to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Naysmith who takes it down. Duncan Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
49.52
1-0With vision, Stephen Liddell laces a through ball forward to Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Antunes who gathers it comfortably.
53.40
Scott Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Liddell who takes it down. Stephen Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Dickov.
55.36
1-0Duncan McCoist catches Alberto Gomes on the ankles. The referee warns Duncan McCoist to calm down! Alberto Gomes runs off the knock.
57.11
Frederico Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig hits a low pass to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.22
1-0St. Johnstone have made a substitution with Craig Rae replacing Duncan McCoist .
61.28
Stuart Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady finds some space and shoots from distance but Roberto Antunes reads it well. Nice save!
65.57
1-0Stuart Mccall clumsily knocks into Alberto Summerbee. Stuart Mccall is warned by the referee! Alberto Summerbee carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.22
Alberto Summerbee knocks the ball forward to Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Booth.
75.23
Scott Collins flicks a high ball forward to Gary Hendry who takes it down. Gary Hendry plays a quick one-two with Stephen Liddell and rushes in on goal... Gary Hendry strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Stuart Greig happens to be in the right place to block it.
78.13
Scott Collins threads a neat ball through to Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell advances with the ball. Stephen Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Antunes who gathers it comfortably.
84.17
Colin Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall powers a header at goal. Roberto Antunes gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25.7%
47.1%
27.1%
Scorers
| Gary Hendry 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Hendry of Aberdeen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Ferguson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Collins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Liddell (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Colin Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Hendry (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Stuart Mccall (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Garry Dalglish (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Kanu (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Young (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Roberto Antunes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stuart Greig (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dominic Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sergio Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederico Verges (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paul Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alberto Summerbee (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Duncan Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan McCoist (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Stuart Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Garry Davidson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Rae (DEF) | 6 | |