Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     Ross CountyRoss County
Ian DonaldsonIan Donaldson Computer Player Computer Player
Leonardo SanchezL. Sanchez63
G
1
G
60Craig MortonC. Morton
Noel DyerN. Dyer64
D
2
D
66Linus WeigelL. Weigel
Cataldo PizziC. Pizzi61
D
3
D
59Craig BoothC. Booth
David JamesD. James68
D
4
D
53Matt GlassM. Glass
Garry WhiteG. White59
D
5captain
M
62Matt DavidsonM. Davidson
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan73
M
captain6
M
61Craig McCoistC. McCoist
Simon SchumacherS. Schumacher61
M
7
M
58Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez
Teddy JohnsonT. Johnson60
M
8
M
55Matt GreigM. Greig
Alec HendryA. Hendry66
A
9
A
63Billy MatteoB. Matteo
Menno van BeekM. van Beek61
A
10
A
63Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister
Craig CharltonC. Charlton59
A
11
A
55Alex LiddellA. Liddell
 
Wilfred EbbingeW. Ebbinge56
G
12
M
55Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Giulio GaravelliG. Garavelli62
D
13
M
54Don SounessD. Souness
Habib FanniH. Fanni58
M
14
G
52David BradyD. Brady

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above 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 great condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Cleland.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ross County get the match underway!
2.25
Matt Greig comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Strachan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.07
Matt Davidson clumsily knocks into Teddy Johnson. Matt Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Teddy Johnson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.18
Simon Schumacher catches Craig McCoist on the ankles. The referee calls over Simon Schumacher and shows him a yellow card! Craig McCoist runs off the knock.
10.47
Simon Schumacher catches Mauricio Rodriguez on the ankles. The referee calls over Simon Schumacher and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Rodriguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.53
Cataldo Pizzi kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Johnson. Teddy Johnson passes the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Menno van Beek through on goal. Some good footwork from Menno van Beek provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
14.11
Garry White makes a simple pass to Simon Schumacher. With a delightful solo run, Simon Schumacher stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Schumacher tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
20.33
David James flicks a high ball forward to Simon Schumacher who takes it down. Simon Schumacher threads a neat ball through to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Morton with no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
26.06
Craig Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Leonardo Sanchez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
27.52
Cataldo Pizzi flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Strachan who brings the ball under control. Kevin Strachan darts forward. Kevin Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
28.41
Kevin Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Alec Hendry who takes it down. Alec Hendry skips past Linus Weigel! Some good footwork from Alec Hendry provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.55
Matt Glass knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Rodriguez. Mauricio Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
34.19
Kevin Strachan clumsily knocks into Matt Greig. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Greig runs off the knock.
38.30
Cataldo Pizzi makes a probing pass to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
39.22
Craig Booth darts forward. Craig Booth plays a quick one-two with Duncan Mcallister and rushes in on goal... Craig Booth rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Noel Dyer!
42.16
Kevin Strachan makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher knocks in a cross ball towards Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
44.47
Teddy Johnson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Teddy Johnson shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Kevin Strachan barges into Mauricio Rodriguez. Kevin Strachan is given a warning by the referee! Mauricio Rodriguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Aberdeen start the second half!
48.44
Mauricio Rodriguez sees Billy Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.53
David James hits a low pass to Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher makes a probing pass to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
57.11
David James chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Johnson. Teddy Johnson chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton shoots from distance but it is miles over!
59.06
Matt Greig barges into Kevin Strachan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Matt Greig!! Kevin Strachan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.45
Mauricio Rodriguez brings the ball forward. Mauricio Rodriguez plays a quick one-two with Duncan Mcallister and rushes in on goal... Mauricio Rodriguez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
61.29
Teddy Johnson makes a probing pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry passes the ball forward to Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Craig Morton.
62.44
It's a corner kick. Kevin Strachan kicks a low ball out wide. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Teddy Johnson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
65.50
Kevin Strachan sees Alec Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Hendry plays a one-two with Craig Charlton and rushes in on goal... Alec Hendry tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.11
Teddy Johnson threads a neat ball through to Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher surges forward with the ball. Simon Schumacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Craig Morton smothers it!
72.15
Noel Dyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Pizzi. Cataldo Pizzi sees Craig Charlton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Charlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
79.38
Matt Glass flicks a high pass forward. Matt Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Davidson makes a simple pass to Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry White.
84.05
David James lofts the ball long. Menno van Beek lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
90.00
Alec Hendry darts forward. Alec Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Menno van Beek. Menno van Beek is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

Ross County
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
10
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%

Scorers
Menno van Beek 20
Alec Hendry 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Hendry of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Leonardo Sanchez (GK)
6
2.Noel Dyer (DEF)
6
3.Cataldo Pizzi (DEF)
6
4.David James (DEF)
6
5.Garry White (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)yellow card
7
7.Simon Schumacher (MID)yellow card
6
8.Teddy Johnson (MID)
6
9.Alec Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Menno van Beek (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Craig Charlton (ATT)
6
 
12.Wilfred Ebbinge (GK)
0
13.Giulio Garavelli (DEF)
0
14.Habib Fanni (MID)
0

1.Craig Morton (GK)
7
2.Linus Weigel (DEF)
6
3.Craig Booth (DEF)
6
4.Matt Glass (DEF)
6
5.Matt Davidson (MID)
6
6.Craig McCoist (MID)
6
7.Mauricio Rodriguez (MID)
6
8.Matt Greig (MID)red card
3
9.Billy Matteo (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Mcallister (ATT)
6
11.Alex Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Mckinlay (MID)
0
13.Don Souness (MID)
0
14.David Brady (GK)
0