Match Report


St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone     AberdeenAberdeen
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Duarte AntunesD. Antunes70
G
1
G
65Kevin RaeK. Rae
Pascal KuytP. Kuyt68
D
2
D
69Gunnar BratsethG. Bratseth
Jim WingertJ. Wingert79
D
3
D
60Matt ClelandM. Cleland
Jean-Guy AchardJ. Achard68
D
4captain
D
60Francisco CruzF. Cruz
Morris SmithM. Smith70
D
5
D
57Garry GoughG. Gough
Jason PearsonJ. Pearson68
M
6
M
70Callum MorrisonC. Morrison
Alpay BulentA. Bulent74
M
captain7
M
68Mario BlancM. Blanc
Youssouf CollotY. Collot76
M
8
M
65Philipe ChaveriatP. Chaveriat
Yuki KanekoY. Kaneko73
A
9
M
57Kevin BurleyK. Burley
Godwin AliyuG. Aliyu72
A
10
A
73Herve ChalierH. Chalier
Ruben JardimR. Jardim71
A
11
A
70Peter McleodP. Mcleod
 
Dave LinekerD. Lineker72
D
12
A
69Nuno NunesN. Nunes
Johan FarnerudJ. Farnerud70
M
13
A
64John MortonJ. Morton
Peter StrasserP. Strasser71
A
14
G
59Colin NivenC. Niven

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Aberdeen in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mason.


0.00
Aberdeen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.06
Philipe Chaveriat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod rushes past Jean-Guy Achard! Jim Wingert clumsily knocks into Peter Mcleod. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
2.06
The referee points to the spot..
3.06
Herve Chalier takes a cautious run up. What a cracker!! Duarte Antunes had no chance!!
4.48
Pascal Kuyt hits a low pass to Alpay Bulent. Alpay Bulent kicks a strong pass forward to Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu rushes past Francisco Cruz! Godwin Aliyu strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Kevin Rae had no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
8.19
Jason Pearson flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Jardim collects the pass. Ruben Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
9.31
Jean-Guy Achard hits a low pass to Youssouf Collot. Youssouf Collot flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.58
Youssouf Collot makes a probing pass to Ruben Jardim. Ruben Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.23
Youssouf Collot flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kevin Rae with no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
20.08
Youssouf Collot sees Ruben Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu makes a deft header but Kevin Rae is on top of it.
21.51
Matt Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Burley threads the ball through to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Antunes who gathers it comfortably.
22.50
Mario Blanc runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mario Blanc advances inside the box! Mario Blanc makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
24.33
Jean-Guy Achard boots it upfield. Yuki Kaneko shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
36.14
Jim Wingert threads a neat ball through to Jason Pearson. Jason Pearson advances with the ball. Jason Pearson shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Kevin Rae manages to gather it easily.
40.48
Youssouf Collot hacks Callum Morrison from behind! Youssouf Collot is warned by the referee! Callum Morrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.41
Jim Wingert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Pearson. Showing composure, Jason Pearson laces a through ball forward to Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
St. Johnstone kick off!
49.07
Youssouf Collot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Jardim. Ruben Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.03
Jason Pearson takes it forward alone. Jason Pearson lofts in a cross ball towards Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
57.33
Callum Morrison hacks Youssouf Collot from behind! Callum Morrison is warned by the referee! Youssouf Collot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.14
Jason Pearson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko knocks in a cross ball towards Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu flicks the ball with his head. Kevin Rae didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.40
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Colin Niven replacing Peter Mcleod .
65.38
Jim Wingert flicks a high pass forward. Youssouf Collot controls it well on his chest. Youssouf Collot sees space and advances. Youssouf Collot finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.35
Alpay Bulent flicks a high pass forward to Yuki Kaneko who brings the ball under control. Yuki Kaneko lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Jardim. Ruben Jardim connects with a diving header. Kevin Rae manages to gather it easily.
67.33
Jason Pearson flicks a high ball forward to Ruben Jardim who takes it down. Ruben Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Rae who gathers it comfortably.
72.45
Gunnar Bratseth comes in with a late challenge on Godwin Aliyu. Gunnar Bratseth is warned by the referee! Godwin Aliyu runs off the knock.
77.54
Jim Wingert flicks the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Collot. Youssouf Collot flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.52
Kevin Burley flicks a high ball forward to Herve Chalier who takes it down. Herve Chalier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Guy Achard.
83.57
Mario Blanc catches Youssouf Collot on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youssouf Collot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.00
With a delightful solo run, Jason Pearson stretches the opposition's defence. Jason Pearson plays a quick one-two with Yuki Kaneko and rushes in on goal... Jason Pearson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
87.20
Morris Smith knocks the ball forward to Alpay Bulent. Alpay Bulent knocks the ball to his team mate, Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu shoots from 25 yards but Kevin Rae reads it well. Nice keeping!
89.17
Alpay Bulent makes a simple pass to Godwin Aliyu. Godwin Aliyu tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Alpay Bulent threads a neat ball through to Yuki Kaneko. Yuki Kaneko knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Jardim. Ruben Jardim heads the ball goalwards but Kevin Rae reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

St. Johnstone

Aberdeen
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
12
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
76.6%
23.4%
Play Area
24.7%
42.9%
32.5%

Scorers
Godwin Aliyu 4, 13
Ruben Jardim 15
Yuki Kaneko 24
Herve Chalier 3 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Godwin Aliyu of St. Johnstone

Match Ratings
1.Duarte Antunes (GK)
6
2.Pascal Kuyt (DEF)
6
3.Jim Wingert (DEF)
7
4.Jean-Guy Achard (DEF)
6
5.Morris Smith (DEF)
6
6.Jason Pearson (MID)
8
7.Alpay Bulent (MID)
7
8.Youssouf Collot (MID)
7
9.Yuki Kaneko (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Godwin Aliyu (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Ruben Jardim (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dave Lineker (DEF)
0
13.Johan Farnerud (MID)
0
14.Peter Strasser (ATT)
0

1.Kevin Rae (GK)
8
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)yellow card
6
8.Philipe Chaveriat (MID)
6
9.Kevin Burley (MID)
6
10.Herve Chalier (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Peter Mcleod (ATT)
6
 
12.Nuno Nunes (ATT)
0
13.John Morton (ATT)
0
14.Colin Niven (GK)
6