Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matt Thomson | M. Thomson |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Alex Gemmill | A. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Stuart Inglis | S. Inglis | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Matt McNeill | M. McNeill | |||||||||
| Andy Campbell | A. Campbell | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | David Mcallister | D. Mcallister | |||||||||
| John Ferguson | J. Ferguson | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Scott Davidson | S. Davidson | |||||||||
| Gary Elliott | G. Elliott | | 53 | D | | 5 | | D | 46 |  | Orlando Huiberts | O. Huiberts | |||||||||
| Matt Strachan | M. Strachan | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Neil Burley | N. Burley | |||||||||
| Colin Strachan | C. Strachan | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | David Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Matt Glass | M. Glass | |||||||||
| Petre Negura | P. Negura |  | 45 | M | | 9 | | M | 52 | | John Mason | J. Mason | |||||||||
| Gian Matteo Gritti | G. Gritti |  | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Matt McCoist | M. McCoist | |||||||||
| Stuart Davidson | S. Davidson | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Alex Niven | A. Niven | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Brechin. A crowd of 4,347 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Aberdeen and Brechin are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Aberdeen and Brechin are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Brechin kick off and get the first half underway!
3.21
0-0David Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Ferguson.
9.51
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
14.51
Stuart Inglis passes the ball forward to Petre Negura. Petre Negura threads the ball through to Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Davidson.
16.44
0-0David Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
18.42
Paul Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Orlando Huiberts.
20.21
Petre Negura threads the ball through to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.15
Paul Hutchison passes the ball forward to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt McNeill.
30.32
0-0Neil Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist shoots from outside the area but somehow Matt Thomson manages to keep it out.
33.57
Brechin are easily keeping Aberdeen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
38.51
John Ferguson surges forward with the ball. John Ferguson makes a simple pass to Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.24
David Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, David Hendry. David Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.58
John Mason passes the ball forward to Alex Niven. Alex Niven shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.32
Orlando Huiberts sees space and advances. Orlando Huiberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist shoots from outside the area. Matt Thomson easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Aberdeen kick off!
48.08
Petre Negura sees a break and surges forward. Petre Negura controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.52
Brechin are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
55.09
Colin Strachan knocks the ball forward to Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson flicks the ball with his head but somehow Alex Gemmill manages to keep it out.
72.32
David Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Niven. Alex Niven shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.30
John Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hutchison. Paul Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.19
Gary Elliott brings the ball forward. Gary Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.57
Andy Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Strachan. Colin Strachan sees a break and surges forward. Colin Strachan knocks the ball forward to Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti takes a shot at goal. Alex Gemmill easily smothers it.
85.23
David Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven makes a simple pass to Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Matt Thomson manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!