Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matt Booth | M. Booth |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 |  | Paul Van Dinteren | P. Van Dinteren | |||||||||
| Martin Black | M. Black |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Scott Glass | S. Glass | |||||||||
| Dayo Bizzarri | D. Bizzarri |  | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | |||||||||
| Ivan James | I. James | | 59 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Matt Mason | M. Mason | ||||||||
| Stephen James | S. James | | 37 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Stuart Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Lomano Davis | L. Davis | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Paul Mcallister | P. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Matt Elliott | M. Elliott | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Anthony Hapgood | A. Hapgood | |||||||||
| John Johnstone | J. Johnstone | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Billy Collins | B. Collins | |||||||||
| Duncan Gemmell | D. Gemmell | | 56 | A | | 9 | | | A | 59 | | Alec Cleland | A. Cleland | ||||||||
| Albrecht Welke | A. Welke |  | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Alex Henderson | A. Henderson | |||||||||
| Scott Telfer | S. Telfer | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Don Law | D. Law | |||||||||
| Alex Niven | A. Niven | | 47 | M | | 12 | | D | 45 | | Billy Campbell | B. Campbell | |||||||||
| Craig Burley | C. Burley | | 46 | G | | 13 | | A | 45 | | Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Gavin Henderson | G. Henderson | | 45 | A | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Garry McNeill | G. McNeill | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 4,515 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
2.11
0-0Matt Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Gemmell who takes it down. Duncan Gemmell puts a great ball through. Scott Telfer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
3.22
0-0Paul Mcallister makes a simple pass to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Matt Booth smothers it!
6.24
Stephen James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Davis. Lomano Davis flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Welke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albrecht Welke knocks the ball forward to Scott Telfer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.38
0-0Matt Mason threads a neat ball through to Stuart Mcinnes. Stuart Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks the ball forward, putting Alex Henderson through on goal. Ivan James comes in with a late challenge on Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
20.47
0-0Billy Collins sees space and advances. Billy Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Don Law. Don Law makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.51
Billy Collins flicks a high pass forward. Alex Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Henderson shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.29
0-0Dayo Bizzarri flicks a high pass forward. Matt Elliott collects the pass. Matt Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer edges inside the box! Matt Mason catches Scott Telfer on the ankles. Scott Telfer appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
27.19
Scott Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Mcallister. Paul Mcallister makes a probing pass to Don Law. Don Law shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.49
1-0Dayo Bizzarri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Johnstone. John Johnstone threads the ball through to Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aberdeen start the second half!
51.09
Matt Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Duncan Gemmell knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Albrecht Welke is offside!
53.36
Anthony Hapgood threads the ball through to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson edges inside the box! Alex Henderson 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!
60.24
Lomano Davis sees a break and surges forward. Lomano Davis shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
63.29
2-1Billy Collins comes in with a late challenge on Lomano Davis. The referee brings Billy Collins to one side and gives him a warning! Lomano Davis stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.56
Stuart Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.55
2-1Stephen James flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Davis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Davis flicks a high ball forward to Scott Telfer who takes it down. Scott Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Stephen Hendry. That should have been a goal!
73.38
John Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke plays a one-two with Scott Telfer and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Albrecht Welke provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
79.10
Scott Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Hapgood. Anthony Hapgood darts forward. Anthony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.54
Matt Mason passes the ball forward to Anthony Hapgood. Anthony Hapgood flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
89.01
Lomano Davis makes a probing pass to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell deftly passes the ball to Scott Telfer, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Scott Telfer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
29.6%
48.1%
22.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albrecht Welke of Aberdeen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matt Booth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Black (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dayo Bizzarri (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ivan James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lomano Davis (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Matt Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duncan Gemmell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Albrecht Welke (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Scott Telfer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alex Niven (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Burley (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Henderson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul Van Dinteren (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anthony Hapgood (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Billy Collins (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alec Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Henderson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Don Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy Campbell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry McNeill (MID) | 0 | |