Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | ||||||||||||||||
| Jordan Shapland | Jordan Shapland | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matt Booth | M. Booth |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Callum Hutchison | C. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Stephen James | S. James | | 38 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Dominic Davidson | D. Davidson | |||||||||
| Billy Booth | B. Booth | | 51 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 50 | | Craig Elliott | C. Elliott | ||||||||
| Dayo Bizzarri | D. Bizzarri |  | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Scott McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Ivan James | I. James |  | 59 | D | | 5 | | M | 52 | | Gary Mccall | G. Mccall | |||||||||
| Gavin Gemmell | G. Gemmell | | 38 | M | | 6 | | M | 45 | | Alex Sottil | A. Sottil | |||||||||
| Diaw Martinelli | D. Martinelli | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 42 | | Paul White | P. White | |||||||||
| Lomano Davis | L. Davis | | 66 | M | | | 8 | | M | 38 | | Matt Niven | M. Niven | ||||||||
| Duncan Gemmell | D. Gemmell | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 48 | | Alec Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Albrecht Welke | A. Welke |  | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 42 | | Neil Gemmell | N. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Richard Inglis | R. Inglis | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 35 | | Richard Johnstone | R. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Garry Thomson | G. Thomson | | 36 | D | | 12 | | D | 40 | | David Mcinnes | D. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Matt Elliott | M. Elliott | | 50 | M | | 13 | | G | 39 | | Andy McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
| Paul Niven | P. Niven | | 37 | A | | 14 | | M | 36 | | Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 2,828 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Matteo.
The pitch is in great condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Matteo.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen kick off the first half!
2.11
0-0Gavin Gemmell makes a probing pass to Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke makes a defence splitting pass to Richard Inglis. Craig Elliott clumsily knocks into Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
16.53
0-0Dominic Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall plays the ball forward to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.07
0-0Lomano Davis plays the ball forward to Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke passes the ball forward but Richard Inglis is offside!
22.19
Ivan James advances with the ball. Ivan James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.08
0-0Dayo Bizzarri sees Lomano Davis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lomano Davis knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell skips past Scott McCoist! Duncan Gemmell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Callum Hutchison. Excellent save.
27.35
0-1Craig Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Sottil. Alex Sottil kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Johnstone. Richard Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance. Matt Booth is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.20
Diaw Martinelli makes a simple pass to Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Callum Hutchison manages to keep it out.
36.09
Alex Sottil flicks a high ball forward to Richard Johnstone who gracefully takes it down. Richard Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
45.00
0-1Craig Elliott barges into Richard Inglis. The referee calls over Craig Elliott and warns him to calm down! Richard Inglis stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen have changed their lineup with Garry Thomson replacing Lomano Davis. Cowdenbeath appear unchanged since the first half. The Aberdeen players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off and get the second half underway!
47.34
Garry Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Inglis and advances towards the goal... Duncan Gemmell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.36
Gavin Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Richard Inglis who takes it down. Richard Inglis threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Albrecht Welke!
59.59
Ivan James barges into Alec Sullivan. Ivan James is given a warning by the referee! Alec Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.47
2-1Cowdenbeath have made 2 substitutions with David Mcinnes replacing Richard Johnstone and Dominic Hendry replacing Neil Gemmell .
61.48
Dayo Bizzarri makes a probing pass to Diaw Martinelli. Diaw Martinelli threads a neat ball through to Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
63.09
Scott McCoist takes it forward alone. Scott McCoist flicks a high pass forward to David Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. David Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
66.29
Ivan James flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Thomson. Garry Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Richard Inglis who takes it down. Richard Inglis shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.19
Garry Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
77.58
Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with Andy McStay replacing Paul White .
79.06
Matt Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry cuts inside the box! Dominic Hendry rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.36
Diaw Martinelli hits a low pass to Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis plays a scrappy one-two with Albrecht Welke and advances towards the goal... Richard Inglis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
87.28
Garry Thomson passes the ball forward to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell plays a quick one-two with Richard Inglis and rushes in on goal... Duncan Gemmell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
89.46
3-1Andy McStay barges into Diaw Martinelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diaw Martinelli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
22.2%
44.4%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard Inglis of Aberdeen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matt Booth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dayo Bizzarri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivan James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Diaw Martinelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lomano Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duncan Gemmell (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Albrecht Welke (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Richard Inglis (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Garry Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matt Elliott (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Niven (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Callum Hutchison (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dominic Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Sottil (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul White (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Johnstone (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | David Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy McStay (GK) |  | 5 |
| 14. | Dominic Hendry (MID) | 6 | |