Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Raith Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen kick off and get the match underway!
2.19
0-0Stuart Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Bremner. John Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.25
Sammy De Neff kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.32
0-0Colin Dalglish passes the ball forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.12
0-0Callum Henderson decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Henderson makes a probing pass to Jonatan Farnerud but he's offside!
10.48
0-0Bakary Zimmermann brings the ball forward. Bakary Zimmermann goes all the way! Bakary Zimmermann takes a shot at goal but Richard McNeill is on top of it.
14.22
Sammy De Neff advances with the ball. Sammy De Neff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.55
David Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry White. Garry White makes a simple pass to John Bremner. John Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Gough.
18.27
Duncan Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Zimmermann. Bakary Zimmermann knocks the ball forward to Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud goes all the way! Jonatan Farnerud rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.48
Duncan Naysmith makes a simple pass to Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.46
Garry White takes it forward alone. Garry White plays a perfect one-two with John Bremner and rushes in on goal... Garry White rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
27.06
Garry White makes a beautiful solo run. Garry White shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.37
Callum Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud plays a perfect one-two with John Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Jonatan Farnerud makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
36.03
Sammy De Neff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.58
0-0David Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Jonatan Farnerud. David Davidson is warned by the referee! Jonatan Farnerud runs off the knock.
40.32
Colin Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Pascal Jahn. Pascal Jahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Naysmith but he's offside!
45.00
David Davidson clumsily knocks into John Naysmith. The referee calls over David Davidson again and warns him to calm down! John Naysmith runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the second half underway!
48.07
Sammy De Neff catches Bakary Zimmermann on the ankles. The referee calls over Sammy De Neff and warns him to calm down! Bakary Zimmermann runs off the knock.
49.22
1-0Bakary Zimmermann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Jahn. Pascal Jahn plays a perfect one-two with Jonatan Farnerud and rushes in on goal... Pascal Jahn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Richard McNeill had no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
53.27
David Davidson makes a probing pass to Sammy De Neff. Sammy De Neff takes it forward alone. Sammy De Neff whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Richard Mcallister manages to keep it out.
55.43
Bakary Zimmermann threads the ball through to Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud goes all the way! Jonatan Farnerud cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Richard McNeill has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.39
Garry White decides to run forward with the ball. Garry White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Naysmith.
69.38
Neil Gough makes a probing pass to Bakary Zimmermann. Bakary Zimmermann threads the ball through to Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud chips the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Richard McNeill!
71.45
Garry White kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.40
Helder Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Naysmith. John Naysmith goes all the way! John Naysmith tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Richard McNeill had no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
78.13
Garry White knocks the ball forward to John Bremner. John Bremner plays a perfect one-two with Dominic Ritchie and rushes in on goal... John Bremner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%
Scorers