Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Leonardo Sanchez | L. Sanchez |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Martijn Ditewig | M. Ditewig | |||||||||
| David James | D. James |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Garry Dickov | G. Dickov | |||||||||
| Noel Dyer | N. Dyer |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 |  | Juri Bondi | J. Bondi | |||||||||
| Giulio Garavelli | G. Garavelli | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Garry Campbell | G. Campbell | |||||||||
| Cataldo Pizzi | C. Pizzi | | 61 | D | | 5 | | M | 61 |  | Diogo Marques | D. Marques | |||||||||
| Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Gary Matteo | G. Matteo | |||||||||
| Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | | 66 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Craig Law | C. Law | ||||||||
| Simon Schumacher | S. Schumacher |  | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Scott Glass | S. Glass | |||||||||
| Teddy Johnson | T. Johnson | | 60 | M | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Gary Gemmell | G. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Alec Hendry | A. Hendry | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Gary Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
| Menno van Beek | M. van Beek | | 60 | A | | 11 | | | A | 56 | | Alec Ritchie | A. Ritchie | ||||||||
| Garry White | G. White | | 59 | D | | 12 | | G | 73 | | Don Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Craig Charlton | C. Charlton | | 59 | A | | 13 | | G | 70 | | Harald Smits | H. Smits | |||||||||
| Habib Fanni | H. Fanni |  | 58 | M | | 14 | | G | 63 | | Harris van der Linden | H. van der Linden | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast 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 Garry Meiklejohn.
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 Garry Meiklejohn.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen get the match underway!
20.04
0-0Garry Campbell sees Gary Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Burley makes a pass forward but Gary Gemmell makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
22.17
Giulio Garavelli flicks a high ball forward to Matt Dickov who takes it down. Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Menno van Beek controls it well on his chest. Menno van Beek threads the ball through to Alec Hendry but he's offside!
24.59
0-0Matt Dickov hits a low pass to Giulio Garavelli. Giulio Garavelli plays the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.47
Teddy Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Menno van Beek. With a superhuman jump, Menno van Beek connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.35
Cataldo Pizzi flicks a high pass forward. Simon Schumacher collects the pass. Simon Schumacher decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Schumacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.04
0-0Cataldo Pizzi flicks a high pass forward to Matt Dickov who brings the ball under control. Matt Dickov makes a simple pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
38.36
0-0Cataldo Pizzi flicks a high pass forward to Matt Dickov who brings the ball under control. Matt Dickov hits a low pass to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan hits a low pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Juri Bondi steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
42.53
Matt Dickov takes a short throw-in bringing Kevin Strachan into play. Kevin Strachan brings the ball forward. Kevin Strachan rushes past Juri Bondi! Kevin Strachan takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.27
0-0Juri Bondi hacks Alec Hendry from behind! The referee calls over Juri Bondi and warns him to calm down! Alec Hendry runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen have changed their lineup with Garry White replacing Noel Dyer and Craig Charlton replacing Simon Schumacher. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off and get the second half underway!
54.34
Juri Bondi makes a probing pass to Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.24
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.14
0-0Diogo Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmell. David James hacks Gary Gemmell from behind! Penalty for St. Johnstone!!
57.14
0-0The referee points to the spot..
58.30
0-1Alec Ritchie takes a cautious run up. Leonardo Sanchez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.06
Garry Dickov passes the ball forward to Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.06
0-2St. Johnstone have made 3 substitutions with Don Glass replacing Garry Dickov, Harald Smits replacing Gary Matteo and Harris van der Linden replacing Gary Burley .
65.11
Cataldo Pizzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton sees a break and surges forward. Craig Charlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alec Hendry!
77.21
With great vision, Kevin Strachan plays the ball forward to Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Martijn Ditewig. Excellent save.
79.12
1-2Garry Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.32
Garry White threads a neat ball through to Teddy Johnson. Teddy Johnson sees space and advances. Teddy Johnson advances inside the box! Teddy Johnson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Martijn Ditewig gets down and covers it.
84.10
Craig Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harris van der Linden. Harris van der Linden deftly passes the ball to Alec Ritchie, releasing him through on goal. Teddy Johnson comes in with a late challenge on Alec Ritchie. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
90.00
Harris van der Linden flicks a high ball forward to Gary Gemmell who takes it down. Gary Gemmell runs straight at the defence! Gary Gemmell comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
25%
47.5%
27.5%
Scorers
| Alec Hendry 65 | Alec Ritchie 58 (p), 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Hendry of Aberdeen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leonardo Sanchez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noel Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giulio Garavelli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Cataldo Pizzi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Matt Dickov (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Schumacher (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Teddy Johnson (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alec Hendry (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Menno van Beek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Garry White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Charlton (ATT) | 8 | |
| 14. | Habib Fanni (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martijn Ditewig (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Garry Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juri Bondi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Garry Campbell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Diogo Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Matteo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Scott Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Gemmell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gary Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alec Ritchie (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Don Glass (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harald Smits (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Harris van der Linden (GK) | 6 | |