Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Aberdeen. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Gemmill.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Gemmill.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen start the game by kicking off the first half!
14.16
0-0Antonio Fernandes sees Alec Hutchison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini whips in a cross ball towards Paul Dalglish. Stephen James catches Paul Dalglish on the ankles. Paul Dalglish appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
28.04
0-0Raymond Van De Hor threads the ball through to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish shoots from long range. Matt Booth gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
34.35
0-0Dayo Bizzarri takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Martin Black. Martin Black flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Davis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lomano Davis flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.18
0-0Eduardo Mendez advances with the ball. Eduardo Mendez sees Cleto Pierini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cleto Pierini lofts in a cross ball towards David Hutchison. David Hutchison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
42.46
0-0John Johnstone barges into Raymond Van De Hor. The referee warns John Johnstone to calm down! Raymond Van De Hor stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.00
0-1Lomano Davis makes a simple pass to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke rockets a shot on goal. Albrecht Welke scores for Aberdeen!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. The St Mirren players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
St Mirren start the second half!
53.22
David Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini cuts inside the box! Cleto Pierini side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for St Mirren!
63.41
Dayo Bizzarri flicks a high pass forward. John Johnstone collects the pass. John Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Gemmell collects the pass. Duncan Gemmell plays a one-two with Scott Telfer and rushes in on goal... Duncan Gemmell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aberdeen!
71.10
1-2Raymond Van De Hor barges into John Johnstone. The referee calls over Raymond Van De Hor and shows him a yellow card! John Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.32
Raymond Van De Hor picks a pass forward to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dayo Bizzarri.
79.19
Eduardo Mendez makes a simple pass to Raymond Van De Hor. With imagination, Raymond Van De Hor picks a pass forward to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini makes a deft header. Matt Booth gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
81.04
Alec Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
84.56
John Johnstone passes the ball forward to Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
85.51
Eduardo Mendez makes a simple pass to Alec Hutchison. Showing great composure, Alec Hutchison plays the ball forward to Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Booth who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Antonio Fernandes surges forward with the ball. Antonio Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Matt Booth reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
28.6%
45.7%
25.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Gemmell of Aberdeen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Mcinnes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Antonio Fernandes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Mendez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 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. | Cleto Pierini (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Paul Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matthias Friedmann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Collins (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matt Booth (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martin Black (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dayo Bizzarri (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ivan James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lomano Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duncan Gemmell (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Albrecht Welke (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Scott Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alex Niven (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Burley (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Henderson (ATT) | 0 | |