Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     St MirrenSt Mirren
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matt BoothM. Booth61
G
1
G
68Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes
Martin BlackM. Black66
D
2
D
74Antonio FernandesA. Fernandes
Dayo BizzarriD. Bizzarri63
D
3
D
63Eduardo MendezE. Mendez
Ivan JamesI. James59
D
captain4
D
61Don CaldwellD. Caldwell
Stephen JamesS. James37
D
5
M
66Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Lomano DavisL. Davis65
M
6
M
56Raymond Van De HorR. Van De Hor
Matt ElliottM. Elliott50
M
7
M
55David DalglishD. Dalglish
John JohnstoneJ. Johnstone48
M
8captain
M
54Alec HutchisonA. Hutchison
Duncan GemmellD. Gemmell56
A
9
A
56David HutchisonD. Hutchison
Albrecht WelkeA. Welke55
A
10
A
53Matthias FriedmannM. Friedmann
Scott TelferS. Telfer46
A
11
A
39Dominic McGroryD. McGrory
 
Alex NivenA. Niven47
M
12
M
52Gavin HendryG. Hendry
Craig BurleyC. Burley46
G
13
G
52Craig CollinsC. Collins
Gavin HendersonG. Henderson45
A
14
M
51Duncan JamesD. James

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 4,818 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcallister.


0.00
The first half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
6.50
David Dalglish passes the ball forward to David Hutchison. David Hutchison shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.32
Garry Elliott catches John Johnstone on the ankles. The referee warns Garry Elliott to calm down! John Johnstone grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.37
Dayo Bizzarri plays the ball forward to Lomano Davis. Lomano Davis flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Gemmell who takes it down. Duncan Gemmell advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Duncan Gemmell provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Gemmell!
20.22
Showing composure, Matt Elliott plays the ball forward to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Scott Telfer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.48
Martin Black flicks a high pass forward. John Johnstone controls it well on his chest. John Johnstone makes a probing pass to Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Telfer. Eduardo Mendez hacks Scott Telfer from behind! Scott Telfer appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
30.02
Aberdeen are in full control of this game.
33.19
Martin Black makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Johnstone. John Johnstone passes the ball forward to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
40.39
Raymond Van De Hor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Hutchison. David Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Friedmann. Matthias Friedmann connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Matt Booth.
41.10
Corner kick to St Mirren. Raymond Van De Hor chips it out wide. Martin Black reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
Lomano Davis decides to run forward with the ball. Lomano Davis tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Stuart Mcinnes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. The St Mirren players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and St Mirren get the second half underway!
49.36
Alec Hutchison sees Matthias Friedmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthias Friedmann tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Matt Booth.
50.06
Raymond Van De Hor takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Stephen James gets to the ball and clears it up field.
67.21
Stephen James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Davis. Lomano Davis flicks a high pass forward. Scott Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Telfer makes a probing pass between the defence to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.42
John Johnstone plays the ball forward to Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Fernandes.
79.27
Martin Black pushes up the pitch. Martin Black flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
83.08
Lomano Davis comes in with a late challenge on Alec Hutchison. The referee calls over Lomano Davis and warns him to calm down! Alec Hutchison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.03
Matt Elliott makes a probing pass to Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke edges inside the box! Albrecht Welke shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Stuart Mcinnes manages to gather it.
89.52
David Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Friedmann. Matthias Friedmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

St Mirren
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
25.4%
50.7%
23.9%

Scorers
Duncan Gemmell 12
Lomano Davis 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lomano Davis of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Matt Booth (GK)
7
2.Martin Black (DEF)
7
3.Dayo Bizzarri (DEF)
6
4.Ivan James (DEF)
6
5.Stephen James (DEF)
6
6.Lomano Davis (MID)goal scored
9
7.Matt Elliott (MID)
6
8.John Johnstone (MID)
7
9.Duncan Gemmell (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Albrecht Welke (ATT)
7
11.Scott Telfer (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Niven (MID)
0
13.Craig Burley (GK)
0
14.Gavin Henderson (ATT)
0

1.Stuart Mcinnes (GK)
6
2.Antonio Fernandes (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Mendez (DEF)
6
4.Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Garry Elliott (MID)
6
6.Raymond Van De Hor (MID)
6
7.David Dalglish (MID)
6
8.Alec Hutchison (MID)
6
9.David Hutchison (ATT)
6
10.Matthias Friedmann (ATT)
6
11.Dominic McGrory (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Hendry (MID)
0
13.Craig Collins (GK)
0
14.Duncan James (MID)
0