Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     MotherwellMotherwell
Computer Player Computer Player darren Nicholls darren Nicholls
Kevin RaeK. Rae65
G
1
G
79Danny KewellD. Kewell
Gunnar BratsethG. Bratseth69
D
2
D
78Hassan FavoH. Favo
Matt ClelandM. Cleland60
D
3
D
81Cosmin DalakisC. Dalakis
Francisco CruzF. Cruz60
D
captain4
D
82Serge LachuerS. Lachuer
Garry GoughG. Gough57
D
5
M
88Andres SantiagoA. Santiago
Callum MorrisonC. Morrison70
M
6
M
83Henning IversenH. Iversen
Mario BlancM. Blanc68
M
7captain
M
83Santos B.J. FernandesS. Fernandes
Philipe ChaveriatP. Chaveriat65
M
8
M
82Demetrios IntzidisD. Intzidis
Kevin BurleyK. Burley57
M
9
A
78Jes BögelundJ. Bögelund
Herve ChalierH. Chalier73
A
10
A
74Rene BautistaR. Bautista
Peter McleodP. Mcleod70
A
11
A
78Fabio BudanF. Budan
 
Nuno NunesN. Nunes69
A
12
M
84Simo HenrikintytarS. Henrikintytar
John MortonJ. Morton64
A
13
M
87Henry MeredithH. Meredith
Colin NivenC. Niven59
G
14
M
85Daniel DiéD. Dié

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 19,985 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Gemmill.


0.00
Motherwell start the match!
3.57
Mario Blanc makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier whips in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod connects with a diving header. Danny Kewell punches it away to safety.
4.07
Andres Santiago sees space and advances. Andres Santiago whips in a cross ball towards Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.28
Serge Lachuer flicks a high pass forward. Santos B.J. Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Santos B.J. Fernandes flicks a high pass forward to Jes Bögelund who brings the ball under control. Jes Bögelund knocks in a cross ball towards Rene Bautista. Rene Bautista beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.37
Gunnar Bratseth flicks a high pass forward. Callum Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Morrison threads a neat ball through to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Kewell who gathers it comfortably.
15.09
Matt Cleland makes a simple pass to Mario Blanc. Mario Blanc flicks a high pass forward. Peter Mcleod controls it well on his chest. Peter Mcleod shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.37
Henning Iversen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Budan. Fabio Budan shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Kevin Rae as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.47
It's a corner kick. Santos B.J. Fernandes kicks a low ball out wide. Matt Cleland gets to the ball and clears it up field.
27.47
Henning Iversen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabio Budan. Fabio Budan whips in a cross ball towards Rene Bautista. Rene Bautista makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kevin Rae with no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
33.58
Demetrios Intzidis slams into Callum Morrison with his studs up. Demetrios Intzidis is shown the red card!! Callum Morrison grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.29
Gunnar Bratseth kicks a strong pass forward to Philipe Chaveriat. Philipe Chaveriat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the second half underway!
57.47
Santos B.J. Fernandes brings the ball forward. Santos B.J. Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
60.56
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Colin Niven replacing Peter Mcleod .
61.65
Henning Iversen comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Burley. The referee brings Henning Iversen to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.22
Matt Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Herve Chalier collects the pass. Herve Chalier shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
65.15
Henning Iversen flicks a high pass forward. Rene Bautista controls it well on his chest. Rene Bautista knocks in a cross ball towards Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Kevin Rae!
66.13
Henning Iversen clumsily knocks into Kevin Burley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.32
Henning Iversen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
75.29
Matt Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipe Chaveriat. Philipe Chaveriat advances with the ball. Philipe Chaveriat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.20
Matt Cleland plays the ball forward to Mario Blanc. Mario Blanc flicks a high ball forward to Herve Chalier who takes it down. Herve Chalier knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Niven. Colin Niven whips the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
87.36
Francisco Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Blanc. Mario Blanc hits a low pass to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Niven. Colin Niven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

Motherwell
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
33.8%
43.2%
23%

Scorers
Jes Bögelund 4
Rene Bautista 10, 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rene Bautista of Motherwell

Match Ratings
1.Kevin Rae (GK)
6
2.Gunnar Bratseth (DEF)
6
3.Matt Cleland (DEF)
6
4.Francisco Cruz (DEF)
6
5.Garry Gough (DEF)
6
6.Callum Morrison (MID)
6
7.Mario Blanc (MID)
6
8.Philipe Chaveriat (MID)
6
9.Kevin Burley (MID)
6
10.Herve Chalier (ATT)
6
11.Peter Mcleod (ATT)
6
 
12.Nuno Nunes (ATT)
0
13.John Morton (ATT)
0
14.Colin Niven (GK)
6

1.Danny Kewell (GK)
6
2.Hassan Favo (DEF)
6
3.Cosmin Dalakis (DEF)
7
4.Serge Lachuer (DEF)
6
5.Andres Santiago (MID)
6
6.Henning Iversen (MID)yellow card
6
7.Santos B.J. Fernandes (MID)
6
8.Demetrios Intzidis (MID)red card
3
9.Jes Bögelund (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Rene Bautista (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Fabio Budan (ATT)
6
 
12.Simo Henrikintytar (MID)
0
13.Henry Meredith (MID)
0
14.Daniel Dié (MID)
0