Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Dundee. A crowd of 20,748 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Aberdeen and Dundee are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Aberdeen kick off and get the first half underway!
3.20
Nikolas Möller chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Gough. Neil Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Medina.
4.06
Gavin Liddell makes a probing pass to Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.26
Alec Hendry threads the ball through to Alex Niven. Alex Niven shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.31
John Elliott knocks the ball forward to Moritz Reimers. Moritz Reimers shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Matt Thomson easily smothers it!
15.33
Piero Minotti makes a probing pass to Dominic White. Dominic White passes the ball forward to Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti whips in a cross ball towards Alex Niven. Alex Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head but Samuel Loureiro is on top of it.
16.00
Lars Hanssen chips the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Möller. Nikolas Möller knocks the ball forward to Neil Gough. Neil Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.06
Simon Scholz flicks the ball to his team mate, John Elliott. John Elliott brings the ball forward. John Elliott plays a perfect one-two with Neil Gough and rushes in on goal... John Elliott makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.00
Nikolas Möller takes it forward alone. Nikolas Möller makes a probing pass to Neil Gough but he's offside!
21.46
Nikolas Möller makes a probing pass to Neil Gough. Neil Gough shoots from distance. Matt Thomson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.42
Alec Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.28
Moritz Reimers comes in with a late challenge on Piero Minotti. Moritz Reimers is given a warning by the referee! Piero Minotti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.50
Stuart Inglis threads the ball through to Dominic White. Dominic White chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Scholz.
34.08
John Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Gough. Neil Gough tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.07
John Elliott makes a simple pass to Neil Gough. Neil Gough makes a simple pass to Moritz Reimers. Moritz Reimers rockets a shot on goal. Matt Thomson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee kick off!
48.58
Alec Souness decides to run forward with the ball. Alec Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Gough. Neil Gough is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
54.21
Alec Souness passes the ball forward to Moritz Reimers. Moritz Reimers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.32
Aberdeen are easily keeping Dundee at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.42
Alec Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Gough. Neil Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Medina.
60.16
Neil Gough barges into Oscar Medina. Neil Gough is warned by the referee! Oscar Medina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.01
Oscar Medina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry passes the ball forward to Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.22
Gavin Liddell takes it forward alone. Gavin Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
72.59
Matt Strachan sees space and advances. Matt Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Niven. Alex Niven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.51
John Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Scholz.
77.47
Nikolas Möller knocks the ball forward to Neil Gough. Neil Gough goes all the way! Neil Gough cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.53
Gavin Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Niven. Alex Niven heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
79.58
Nikolas Möller makes a simple pass to Moritz Reimers. Moritz Reimers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.46
Lars Hanssen makes a probing pass to Callum Matteo. Callum Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Reimers. Moritz Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Gough. Neil Gough heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
John Elliott sees space and advances. John Elliott goes all the way! John Elliott shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Neil Gough of Dundee
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
30%
46.2%
23.8%