Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     StenhousemuirStenhousemuir
John MillerJohn Miller Computer Player Computer Player
Gaspar BarbosaG. Barbosa62
G
1
G
54Romero P. AriasR. Arias
Gavin SullivanG. Sullivan63
D
2
D
63Andy NivenA. Niven
Joos Van Der WoerdtJ. Van Der Woerdt63
D
3
D
50Fatik VolmerF. Volmer
Billy HendryB. Hendry50
D
4
D
49Callum BradyC. Brady
Gianmarco Di BiagioG. Di Biagio59
D
5
D
44David HendryD. Hendry
Thierry CarriéreT. Carriére59
M
6
M
52Duncan NivenD. Niven
Stefan MetzlerS. Metzler58
M
7
M
47Frederico SolerF. Soler
Francis CookeF. Cooke55
M
8
M
41Kevin HansenK. Hansen
Scott LiddellS. Liddell62
A
9captain
M
41John MckinlayJ. Mckinlay
Matt GlassM. Glass65
A
captain10
A
53Scott McCoistS. McCoist
Andy DickovA. Dickov60
A
11
A
52Stuart MortonS. Morton
 
Gavin HansenG. Hansen53
D
12
G
51Stuart MortonS. Morton
Stephen YoungS. Young50
M
13
A
50Kemal CollymoreK. Collymore
Roberto HerreroR. Herrero55
A
14
A
49Alec TelferA. Telfer

ALAC
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 10,162 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Brady.


0.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
2.07
Thierry Carriére controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Glass. Matt Glass makes a defence splitting pass to Thierry Carriére. Some silky footwork from Thierry Carriére provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Romero P. Arias is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.18
Thierry Carriére deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Niven.
8.14
Duncan Niven hits a low pass to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Hendry.
20.58
Duncan Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joos Van Der Woerdt.
24.37
Andy Dickov decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Glass. Matt Glass side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Romero P. Arias is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.55
Gianmarco Di Biagio darts forward. Gianmarco Di Biagio hits a low pass to Matt Glass. Matt Glass plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Liddell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matt Glass comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball ricochets off Callum Brady and flashes wide of the near post.
32.51
It's a corner kick which Stefan Metzler takes quickly, playing the ball short to Thierry Carriére. Thierry Carriére chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Fatik Volmer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
36.50
With a delightful solo run, Billy Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Hendry plays a one-two with Stefan Metzler and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Billy Hendry provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
39.21
Fatik Volmer chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Soler. Frederico Soler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederico Soler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.50
Thierry Carriére makes a simple pass to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Glass. Matt Glass heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
42.10
Stefan Metzler threads a neat ball through to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.01
Stefan Metzler knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Carriére. Thierry Carriére threads a neat, attacking ball through to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Stenhousemuir get the second half underway!
48.05
Thierry Carriére takes it forward alone. Thierry Carriére knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Romero P. Arias has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.30
Frederico Soler catches Scott Liddell on the ankles. The referee calls over Frederico Soler and shows him a yellow card! Scott Liddell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.40
Gavin Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Cooke. Francis Cooke threads a neat ball through to Matt Glass. Matt Glass plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Dickov and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matt Glass comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
63.08
Francis Cooke clumsily knocks into Frederico Soler. The referee brings Francis Cooke to one side and gives him a warning! Frederico Soler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.12
With some swift thinking, Stefan Metzler plays the ball forward to Matt Glass. Matt Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
67.07
Gianmarco Di Biagio knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Carriére. Thierry Carriére flicks a high ball forward to Matt Glass who takes it down. Matt Glass shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.43
Stefan Metzler makes a probing pass to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.18
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Roberto Herrero replacing Andy Dickov .
84.25
Matt Glass threads the ball through to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell threads a neat ball through to Matt Glass. Matt Glass strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.19
Stefan Metzler flicks a high pass forward. Scott Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Liddell knocks the ball forward, putting Thierry Carriére through on goal. Thierry Carriére rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
89.40
Matt Glass flicks a high pass forward to Scott Liddell who brings the ball under control. Scott Liddell makes a great pass forward. Matt Glass runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Joos Van Der Woerdt sees Roberto Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Herrero passes the ball forward to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Romero P. Arias.
90.00
Corner kick to Aberdeen. Stefan Metzler plays it short to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

Stenhousemuir
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
12
0
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.1%
29.9%
Play Area
16.4%
50.7%
32.8%

Scorers
Thierry Carriére 2
Matt Glass 24, 84
Andy Dickov 44, 48
Scott Liddell 92

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Glass of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
6
2.Gavin Sullivan (DEF)
6
3.Joos Van Der Woerdt (DEF)
6
4.Billy Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Gianmarco Di Biagio (DEF)
6
6.Thierry Carriére (MID)goal scored
8
7.Stefan Metzler (MID)
6
8.Francis Cooke (MID)
6
9.Scott Liddell (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Matt Glass (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Andy Dickov (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Gavin Hansen (DEF)
0
13.Stephen Young (MID)
0
14.Roberto Herrero (ATT)
6

1.Romero P. Arias (GK)
7
2.Andy Niven (DEF)
6
3.Fatik Volmer (DEF)
6
4.Callum Brady (DEF)
6
5.David Hendry (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Niven (MID)
6
7.Frederico Soler (MID)yellow card
5
8.Kevin Hansen (MID)
6
9.John Mckinlay (MID)
6
10.Scott McCoist (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Morton (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Morton (GK)
0
13.Kemal Collymore (ATT)
0
14.Alec Telfer (ATT)
0