Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Raymond Cruickshank | Raymond Cruickshank | Radoslav Shiro | Radoslav Shiro | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stanley Barmby | S. Barmby |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 84 |  | Johan Stefánsson | J. Stefánsson | |||||||||
| Eric Döring | E. Döring |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 83 |  | Aurelio Wilson | A. Wilson | |||||||||
| Renato Jairzinho | R. Jairzinho |  | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 83 |  | Dinis Acosta | D. Acosta | |||||||||
| Michael Laver | M. Laver | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 82 | | Niccolo Goldberg | N. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Julian Zick | J. Zick | | 67 | M | | 5 | | M | 88 |  | Guilherme Alves | G. Alves | |||||||||
| Scott Gallacher | S. Gallacher |  | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 89 |  | Kubilay Abdullah | K. Abdullah | |||||||||
| Alberto Beresford | A. Beresford | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 86 | | Craig Dickov | C. Dickov | |||||||||
| Gary Strachan | G. Strachan | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 84 | | Henrique Aloisio | H. Aloisio | |||||||||
| Simon Kaiser | S. Kaiser | | 68 | M | | 9 | | A | 97 |  | Salvatore Porchia | S. Porchia | |||||||||
| Gonçalo Caballero | G. Caballero | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 83 | | Alex Ocampo | A. Ocampo | |||||||||
| Craig McGrory | C. McGrory | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 83 | | Stuart Dalglish | S. Dalglish | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Alloa Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Aberdeen are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Aberdeen are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Alloa Athletic start the match!
3.58
0-0Kubilay Abdullah threads the ball through to Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish goes all the way! Stuart Dalglish cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Stanley Barmby.
6.47
Henrique Aloisio threads the ball through to Alex Ocampo. Alex Ocampo whips in a cross ball towards Salvatore Porchia. Salvatore Porchia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Stanley Barmby manages to gather it comfortably.
8.42
0-0Craig McGrory catches Aurelio Wilson on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig McGrory and warns him to calm down! Aurelio Wilson runs off the knock.
9.47
0-0Scott Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
10.26
Eric Döring chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Strachan. Gary Strachan sees space and advances. Gary Strachan goes all the way! Gary Strachan rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Johan Stefánsson manages to gather it comfortably.
14.25
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
16.47
Craig Dickov takes it forward alone. Craig Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stanley Barmby!
20.55
Eric Döring clumsily knocks into Alex Ocampo. Eric Döring is warned by the referee! Alex Ocampo runs off the knock.
28.42
Gary Strachan takes it forward alone. Gary Strachan shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
32.53
0-0Gary Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Gonçalo Caballero. Gonçalo Caballero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Goldberg.
38.36
Michael Laver chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Strachan. Gary Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Caballero. Gonçalo Caballero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.40
Alloa Athletic are easily keeping Aberdeen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
40.47
Simon Kaiser decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Kaiser tries a spectacular long range effort. Johan Stefánsson easily smothers it.
42.53
Simon Kaiser kicks a strong pass forward to Gonçalo Caballero. Gonçalo Caballero shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Johan Stefánsson!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
47.21
Michael Laver flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Gallacher. Scott Gallacher sees a break and surges forward. Scott Gallacher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Johan Stefánsson easily smothers it!
48.49
Simon Kaiser chips the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
53.25
Alberto Beresford makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Beresford plays a perfect one-two with Craig McGrory and rushes in on goal... Alberto Beresford shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.00
Craig Dickov makes a probing pass to Alex Ocampo. Alex Ocampo shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
57.30
Guilherme Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salvatore Porchia. Salvatore Porchia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Renato Jairzinho.
60.45
1-0Julian Zick makes a probing pass to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig McGrory!
63.26
Kubilay Abdullah knocks the ball forward to Alex Ocampo. Alex Ocampo goes all the way! Alex Ocampo rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stanley Barmby.
65.26
Aberdeen are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
66.41
Michael Laver knocks the ball forward to Simon Kaiser. Simon Kaiser knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.52
Guilherme Alves makes a probing pass to Alex Ocampo. Alex Ocampo whips in a cross ball towards Salvatore Porchia. Salvatore Porchia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.33
1-1Craig Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Ocampo. Alex Ocampo kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Dalglish but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.25
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
75.35
Guilherme Alves knocks the ball forward to Salvatore Porchia. Salvatore Porchia goes all the way! Salvatore Porchia tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.46
Craig McGrory catches Dinis Acosta on the ankles. Craig McGrory is warned by the referee again! Dinis Acosta stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.18
Scott Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Caballero. Gonçalo Caballero flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Michael Laver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Kaiser. Simon Kaiser makes a simple pass to Gonçalo Caballero. Gonçalo Caballero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dinis Acosta.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
26.4%
45.8%
27.8%
Scorers
| Craig McGrory 60 Gonçalo Caballero 83 | Salvatore Porchia 68, 75 |