Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Aberdeen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Heart of Midlothian and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Heart of Midlothian and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian get the match underway!
9.45
0-0Jose Garcia chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Festa. Nicola C. Festa whips in a cross ball towards Jerry Green. Jerry Green directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
10.42
0-0Tommy Lee catches Stefanos Vangelis on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefanos Vangelis stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.53
Tommy Lee passes the ball forward to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.02
0-0Saïd Boulahia sees a break and surges forward. Saïd Boulahia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola C. Festa. Nicola C. Festa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.02
Tommy Lee makes a simple pass to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
24.16
Muller Echouafni chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Faria. Rui Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.04
0-0Aberdeen are easily keeping Heart of Midlothian at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
34.28
0-0Alec Dickov clumsily knocks into Vinicius Rai. The referee calls over Alec Dickov and warns him to calm down! Vinicius Rai carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.57
Stefanos Vangelis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Festa. Nicola C. Festa finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.58
0-0Stefanos Vangelis brings the ball forward. Stefanos Vangelis plays a perfect one-two with Nathan Matuzalem and rushes in on goal... Stefanos Vangelis takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Stephen Naysmith manages to gather it comfortably.
44.11
Nordin El-Karkouri hacks Rodrigo Tavares from behind! The referee calls over Nordin El-Karkouri and warns him to calm down! Rodrigo Tavares grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
48.12
Scott Rae sees a break and surges forward. Scott Rae plays a perfect one-two with Richard McCoist and rushes in on goal... Scott Rae cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.42
Rui Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
61.09
Jose Garcia threads the ball through to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Jerry Green. Jerry Green goes all the way! Jerry Green shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.29
Tommy Lee chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.32
Neil Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola C. Festa. Nicola C. Festa plays a perfect one-two with Nathan Matuzalem and rushes in on goal... Nicola C. Festa rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
71.06
Muller Echouafni kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Lee. Tommy Lee knocks the ball forward to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.58
Matt Thomson threads the ball through to Scott Rae. Scott Rae brings the ball forward. Scott Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.16
1-0David Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nathan Matuzalem. Nathan Matuzalem shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.01
Neil Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerry Green. Jerry Green knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Mcinnes.
83.05
1-0Tommy Lee hacks Stefanos Vangelis from behind! The referee calls over Tommy Lee and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Stefanos Vangelis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.14
1-0David Hendry makes a probing pass to Nicola C. Festa. Nicola C. Festa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nathan Matuzalem but the linesman indicates offside!
89.13
1-0John Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Nicola C. Festa. John Mcinnes is given a warning by the referee! Nicola C. Festa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Vinicius Rai makes a probing pass to David Hendry. David Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Nathan Matuzalem. Nathan Matuzalem shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Stephen Naysmith.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
25.8%
46.1%
28.1%
Scorers