Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     Ross CountyRoss County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eduardo DiezE. Diez66
G
1
G
59Craig MortonC. Morton
Andy PalmerA. Palmer68
D
2
D
66Linus WeigelL. Weigel
David JamesD. James68
D
3
D
61Ernest ArveladzeE. Arveladze
Noel DyerN. Dyer64
D
4
D
59Craig BoothC. Booth
Giulio GaravelliG. Garavelli61
D
5captain
M
62Matt DavidsonM. Davidson
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan72
M
6
M
61Craig McCoistC. McCoist
Nicolas KauderN. Kauder71
M
captain7
M
56Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez
Don McCoistD. McCoist68
M
8
M
55Matt GreigM. Greig
Matt DickovM. Dickov64
M
9
A
68Matt HopkinM. Hopkin
Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay67
A
10
A
66Andy MortonA. Morton
Maxence BrognoM. Brogno62
A
11
A
62Billy MatteoB. Matteo
 
Cataldo PizziC. Pizzi61
D
12
A
56David MorrisonD. Morrison
Simon SchumacherS. Schumacher61
M
13
G
56Jose Javier CarrascoJ. Carrasco
Leonardo SanchezL. Sanchez60
G
14
M
54Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Ross County. A crowd of 9,279 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Elliott.


0.00
Ross County kick off the first half!
2.29
Maxence Brogno makes a probing pass to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay makes a defence splitting pass to Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.23
With vision, Don McCoist laces a through ball forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Craig Morton. What a great pair of hands!
12.24
Craig Booth flicks a high ball forward to Ernest Arveladze who takes it down. Ernest Arveladze knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Eduardo Diez manages to keep it out.
16.12
Maxence Brogno receives the ball from a throw-in from Matt Dickov. Maxence Brogno hits a low pass to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay plays a scrappy one-two with Don McCoist and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kevin Mckinlay shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
21.28
Mauricio Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
27.47
Don McCoist plays the ball forward to Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno edges inside the box! Maxence Brogno strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.15
Noel Dyer knocks the ball to his team mate, David James. David James decides to run forward with the ball. David James whips in a cross ball towards Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Craig Morton!
36.49
Linus Weigel threads a neat ball through to Matt Greig. Matt Greig threads a neat ball through to Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin makes a great pass forward. Matt Davidson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
38.08
Mauricio Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.01
Noel Dyer flicks a high ball forward to Don McCoist who takes it down. With great vision, Don McCoist plays the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov passes the ball forward but Kevin Mckinlay is offside!
40.33
Noel Dyer makes a simple pass to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay hits a low pass to Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno puts a great ball through. Kevin Mckinlay runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen have changed their lineup with Cataldo Pizzi replacing David James and Simon Schumacher replacing Don McCoist. Ross County appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
47.58
Billy Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.40
Mauricio Rodriguez barges into Nicolas Kauder. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Kauder stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.42
Mauricio Rodriguez threads the ball through to Andy Morton. Andy Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.26
Craig McCoist hits a low pass to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Andy Morton. Andy Morton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.28
Matt Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Morton. Andy Morton plays a one-two with Matt Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Andy Morton strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.20
Nicolas Kauder knocks the ball forward to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernest Arveladze.
66.25
Craig McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Andy Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.55
Craig Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson threads the ball through to Andy Morton. Andy Morton whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.30
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Leonardo Sanchez replacing Kevin Mckinlay .
78.36
Nicolas Kauder hacks Ernest Arveladze from behind! The referee calls over Nicolas Kauder and shows him a yellow card! Ernest Arveladze hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.19
Nicolas Kauder chips the ball to his team mate, Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno shoots from outside the area. Craig Morton gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

Ross County
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
23.1%
44.6%
32.3%

Scorers
Maxence Brogno 2, 27
Matt Hopkin 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Maxence Brogno of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Eduardo Diez (GK)
6
2.Andy Palmer (DEF)
6
3.David James (DEF)
6
4.Noel Dyer (DEF)
6
5.Giulio Garavelli (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
7.Nicolas Kauder (MID)yellow card
6
8.Don McCoist (MID)
7
9.Matt Dickov (MID)
6
10.Kevin Mckinlay (ATT)
7
11.Maxence Brogno (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Cataldo Pizzi (DEF)
6
13.Simon Schumacher (MID)
6
14.Leonardo Sanchez (GK)
6

1.Craig Morton (GK)
7
2.Linus Weigel (DEF)
6
3.Ernest Arveladze (DEF)
6
4.Craig Booth (DEF)
6
5.Matt Davidson (MID)
6
6.Craig McCoist (MID)
6
7.Mauricio Rodriguez (MID)yellow card
6
8.Matt Greig (MID)
6
9.Matt Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Andy Morton (ATT)
7
11.Billy Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.David Morrison (ATT)
0
13.Jose Javier Carrasco (GK)
0
14.Don Mckinlay (MID)
0