Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Rangers. A crowd of 20,444 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Rangers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.20
0-0Renato Vicari catches Kai Overath on the ankles. Renato Vicari is given a warning by the referee! Kai Overath stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.36
0-0Kubilay Sükür makes a simple pass to Florian Binder. Florian Binder shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
6.22
0-0Kai Overath hacks Karim Benhamou from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Karim Benhamou stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.54
Stuart Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards James Stockdale. James Stockdale directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
15.53
Matt James hacks Gary Telfer from behind! Matt James is warned by the referee! Gary Telfer runs off the knock.
16.06
0-0Gary Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Paul Mckinlay is on top of it.
20.56
0-0Kubilay Sükür makes a simple pass to Florian Binder. Florian Binder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.21
0-1Karim Benhamou makes a simple pass to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Paul Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
28.35
Gary Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Karim Benhamou. Karim Benhamou sees a break and surges forward. Karim Benhamou shoots from long range but it flies wide!
32.29
Kubilay Sükür kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Morton. Richard Morton finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
34.04
Kai Overath sees space and advances. Kai Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.45
Kai Overath sees space and advances. Kai Overath whips in a cross ball towards Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Ralph Merson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.46
Kubilay Sükür controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Binder. Florian Binder goes all the way! Florian Binder tries a spectacular strike but Paul Mckinlay is on top of it.
40.48
Kai Overath makes a simple pass to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.54
Zisi Bourbakis chips the ball to his team mate, Karim Benhamou. Karim Benhamou makes a beautiful solo run. Karim Benhamou plays a perfect one-two with Florian Binder and rushes in on goal... Karim Benhamou rockets a shot on goal. Karim Benhamou scores for Rangers!!
45.00
Kai Overath passes the ball forward to James Stockdale. James Stockdale shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
48.18
Zisi Bourbakis knocks the ball forward to Renato Vicari. Renato Vicari passes the ball forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from 20 yards. Paul Mckinlay easily smothers it.
51.21
Renato Vicari surges forward with the ball. Renato Vicari knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Binder. Florian Binder directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.36
Gary Davidson makes a simple pass to Karim Benhamou. Karim Benhamou knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.04
1-2Aberdeen are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
55.23
Stuart Mccall takes it forward alone. Stuart Mccall goes all the way! Stuart Mccall shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.18
Zisi Bourbakis flicks the ball to his team mate, Renato Vicari. Renato Vicari brings the ball forward. Renato Vicari tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Paul Mckinlay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.50
Kubilay Sükür deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paul Mckinlay manages to gather it comfortably.
61.45
Kubilay Sükür knocks the ball forward to Florian Binder. Florian Binder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.04
Gary Davidson clumsily knocks into Gary Mcinnes. Gary Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Gary Mcinnes runs off the knock.
71.49
Kubilay Sükür chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Telfer!
77.13
Billy Mcallister threads the ball through to Richard Morton. Richard Morton finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.36
Stuart Mccall barges into Kubilay Sükür. Stuart Mccall is warned by the referee! Kubilay Sükür hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.54
Renato Vicari flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Binder. Florian Binder whips in a cross ball towards Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Paul Mckinlay.
85.21
Roland Dufresnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn sees space and advances. Craig Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards James Stockdale. James Stockdale connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.9%
62.1%
Play Area
29.9%
44.8%
25.3%
Scorers
| Gary Mcinnes 36 | Gary Telfer 21, 71 Karim Benhamou 43 Renato Vicari 57 |