Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matt Thomson | M. Thomson |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Gary Law | G. Law | |||||||||
| Andy Campbell | A. Campbell | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Billy Glass | B. Glass | |||||||||
| John Ferguson | J. Ferguson | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 |  | Hugo Tavares | H. Tavares | |||||||||
| Gary Elliott | G. Elliott | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 |  | Xavier Villa | X. Villa | |||||||||
| Dominic Hopkin | D. Hopkin | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Gary Meiklejohn | G. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Colin Strachan | C. Strachan | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 |  | Daniele Baronchelli | D. Baronchelli | |||||||||
| Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Alex McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
| Tobias Hanssen | T. Hanssen |  | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Scott Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Petre Negura | P. Negura |  | 45 | M | | 9 | | A | 60 |  | Gregorio Medina | G. Medina | |||||||||
| Gian Matteo Gritti | G. Gritti | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Richard Sullivan | R. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Alec McCoist | A. McCoist | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Duncan White | D. White | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Ross County. A crowd of 9,114 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
3.32
0-0Scott Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan threads the ball through to Gregorio Medina but he's offside!
4.09
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.56
0-1Scott Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan White. Duncan White whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Medina. Gregorio Medina heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.09
Tobias Hanssen sees a break and surges forward. Tobias Hanssen goes all the way! Tobias Hanssen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.55
1-1Hugo Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Mcinnes. Scott Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Medina. Gregorio Medina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Matt Thomson easily smothers it!
14.55
1-1Scott Mcinnes decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Mcinnes shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.34
1-1Tobias Hanssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Xavier Villa.
18.37
Gary Elliott passes the ball forward to Tobias Hanssen. Tobias Hanssen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Tavares.
33.10
Billy Glass passes the ball forward to Daniele Baronchelli. Daniele Baronchelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
39.07
1-1Paul Hutchison clumsily knocks into Scott Mcinnes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Mcinnes runs off the knock.
42.30
Daniele Baronchelli makes a probing pass to Duncan White. Duncan White knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Medina. Gregorio Medina flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Ross County start the second half!
48.33
1-1Colin Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Scott Mcinnes. The referee calls over Colin Strachan and warns him to calm down! Scott Mcinnes runs off the knock.
54.44
Tobias Hanssen kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti passes the ball forward but Alec McCoist is offside!
60.33
Ross County are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Aberdeen's defence.
63.15
Daniele Baronchelli kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Medina. Gregorio Medina flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
66.59
Hugo Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Mcinnes. Scott Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan White. Duncan White shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
69.05
Andy Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Hanssen. Tobias Hanssen flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Meiklejohn.
71.55
Paul Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Glass.
72.57
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
75.33
Gian Matteo Gritti barges into Hugo Tavares. Gian Matteo Gritti is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Tavares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.24
Colin Strachan surges forward with the ball. Colin Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.53
Scott Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Medina. Gregorio Medina connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Matt Thomson easily picks it out of the air!
84.41
Alex McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Medina. Gregorio Medina plays a perfect one-two with Richard Sullivan and rushes in on goal... Gregorio Medina rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Matt Thomson!
87.10
Aberdeen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Ross County's defence.
89.49
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.2%
64.8%
Play Area
26.8%
49.3%
23.9%
Scorers