Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 9,147 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Cleland.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Cleland.
0.00
0-0Partick Thistle kick off and get the first half underway!
24.42
0-1Neil Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
28.11
0-1David James comes in with a late challenge on Richard Greig. The referee calls over David James and shows him a yellow card! Richard Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.32
0-1Andy Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.34
0-1Stuart Morrison makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Diez who gathers it comfortably.
38.17
0-1Kevin Strachan barges into Colin Gallacher. The referee calls over Kevin Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Colin Gallacher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.55
Colin Gallacher hacks Nicolas Kauder from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Kauder stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen have changed their lineup with Cataldo Pizzi replacing David James and Simon Schumacher replacing Don McCoist. Partick Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. The Aberdeen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
51.37
Nicolas Kauder flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Mckinlay controls it well on his chest. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Maxence Brogno. Maxence Brogno gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
53.44
Simon Schumacher barges into Antonio Campos. The referee calls over Simon Schumacher and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.47
Colin Gallacher makes a simple pass to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
60.34
0-1Stuart Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Fenton. Kemal Fenton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
61.51
Colin Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Fenton who brings the ball under control. Kemal Fenton plays a scrappy one-two with Nigel Plowright and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kemal Fenton shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Eduardo Diez had no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
67.00
Cataldo Pizzi sees Simon Schumacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Schumacher flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Mckinlay controls it well on his chest. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from long range but Eduardo Calvo is on top of it.
69.36
Colin Gallacher plays the ball forward to Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
81.02
Nicolas Kauder takes a short throw-in bringing Simon Schumacher into play. Simon Schumacher threads a neat ball through to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Maxence Brogno. Some superb footwork from Maxence Brogno provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Maxence Brogno scores for Aberdeen!!
90.00
Stuart Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Diez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
34.7%
48.6%
16.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Fenton of Partick Thistle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Diez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David James (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Noel Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giulio Garavelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Nicolas Kauder (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Don McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Mckinlay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Maxence Brogno (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Cataldo Pizzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Simon Schumacher (MID) | | 5 |
| 14. | Leonardo Sanchez (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eduardo Calvo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Antonio Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Francisco Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kemal Fenton (MID) | | 9 |
| 6. | Stuart Morrison (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Colin Gallacher (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Richard Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Sullivan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nigel Plowright (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stuart Davidson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Stephen Mcinnes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gareth Sheringham (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Rae (DEF) | 0 | |