Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Wilfred EbbingeW. Ebbinge56
G
1
G
59Andre PinheiroA. Pinheiro
Noel DyerN. Dyer64
D
captain2captain
D
59Stefano VasariS. Vasari
Giulio GaravelliG. Garavelli62
D
3
D
57Mauricio PastorM. Pastor
Cataldo PizziC. Pizzi61
D
4
D
54Hauke HermannH. Hermann
Garry WhiteG. White59
D
5
D
51Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan73
M
6
M
66Gavin JamesG. James
Jacob MurrayJ. Murray62
M
7
M
64Craig MatteoC. Matteo
Simon SchumacherS. Schumacher61
M
8
M
59George WiseG. Wise
Craig CharltonC. Charlton59
A
9
A
67Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler
Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison59
A
10
A
59Andy DickovA. Dickov
Armin SchönenbornA. Schönenborn49
A
11
A
55Cesare Di VaioC. Di Vaio
 
Teddy JohnsonT. Johnson60
M
12
M
58Massimo BedinM. Bedin
Habib FanniH. Fanni58
M
13
M
57Gianluca DalmatG. Dalmat
Ross DublinR. Dublin57
M
14
M
56Craig SounessC. Souness

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 9,320 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Aberdeen and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Morton.


0.00
Aberdeen kick off and get the first half underway!
3.18
With fabulous imagination, Mauricio Pastor laces a through ball forward to Gavin James. Gavin James makes an attacking run forward. Gavin James lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Di Vaio. Cesare Di Vaio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wilfred Ebbinge didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.50
Kevin Strachan makes a simple pass to Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Schumacher runs straight at the defence! Simon Schumacher tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.11
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Morrison collects the pass. Gavin Morrison sees Craig Charlton just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Craig Charlton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
12.46
Giulio Garavelli knocks the ball forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Craig Charlton who brings the ball under control. Craig Charlton cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Craig Charlton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.48
Jacob Murray flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Pinheiro who gathers it comfortably.
24.51
Seeing Gavin James's attacking run, Craig Matteo quickly throws the ball into his path. Gavin James hits a low pass to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.34
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Murray who brings the ball neatly under control. Jacob Murray plays a one-two with Craig Charlton and rushes in on goal... Jacob Murray makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
33.56
Kevin Strachan hits a low pass to Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.23
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.17
Cesare Di Vaio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Dyer.
42.25
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Simon Schumacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Schumacher knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Charlton!
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. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off the second half!
54.57
Giulio Garavelli hits a low pass to Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Morrison who takes it down. Gavin Morrison advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gavin Morrison provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andre Pinheiro with no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
60.48
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Massimo Bedin replacing Cesare Di Vaio and Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov .
63.17
Giulio Garavelli passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Andre Pinheiro!
65.38
Craig Matteo makes a probing pass to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.22
George Wise brings the ball forward. George Wise knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giulio Garavelli.
69.01
Gavin Morrison threads a neat ball through to Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray shoots from outside the area but somehow Andre Pinheiro manages to keep it out.
71.04
Craig Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
75.44
Giulio Garavelli threads a neat ball through to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison makes a simple pass, allowing Jacob Murray to run into the box. Some good footwork from Jacob Murray provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Andre Pinheiro manages to gather it.
77.05
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Craig Souness replacing Duncan Caldwell .
84.33
Noel Dyer launches a long ball forward into the other half. Craig Charlton cuts inside the box! Craig Charlton strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.06
Gavin James changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

Albion Rovers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%

Scorers
Craig Charlton 42
Gavin Morrison 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Morrison of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Wilfred Ebbinge (GK)
6
2.Noel Dyer (DEF)
6
3.Giulio Garavelli (DEF)
7
4.Cataldo Pizzi (DEF)
6
5.Garry White (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)
7
7.Jacob Murray (MID)
8
8.Simon Schumacher (MID)
8
9.Craig Charlton (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Gavin Morrison (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Armin Schönenborn (ATT)
6
 
12.Teddy Johnson (MID)
0
13.Habib Fanni (MID)
0
14.Ross Dublin (MID)
0

1.Andre Pinheiro (GK)
7
2.Stefano Vasari (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
6
4.Hauke Hermann (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Caldwell (DEF)
6
6.Gavin James (MID)
7
7.Craig Matteo (MID)
6
8.George Wise (MID)
6
9.Marc Scheffler (ATT)
6
10.Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
11.Cesare Di Vaio (ATT)
6
 
12.Massimo Bedin (MID)
6
13.Gianluca Dalmat (MID)
6
14.Craig Souness (MID)
6