Match Report


East StirlingEast Stirling     AberdeenAberdeen
Computer Player Computer Player Derek Robson Derek Robson
Garry MorrisonG. Morrison55
G
1captain
G
86Maksym TerekhinM. Terekhin
Jose GomesJ. Gomes65
D
2
D
70Christos VerelisC. Verelis
Gavin ElliottG. Elliott65
D
3
D
76Emmanuel BabayaroE. Babayaro
Duncan McStayD. McStay60
D
4
D
76Danny GrellaD. Grella
Claude AngelettiC. Angeletti57
D
5
M
85Marcel VegaM. Vega
David MarquesD. Marques67
M
6
M
85Manuel GiménezM. Giménez
John BurleyJ. Burley65
M
captain7
M
82Eric GyanE. Gyan
Juan CastilloJ. Castillo72
A
8
M
89Billy CollinsB. Collins
Joos Van Der MeerJ. Van Der Meer69
A
9
A
77Arni ÁskelssonA. Áskelsson
Dambou FerriD. Ferri66
A
10
A
82Con EmertonC. Emerton
Dave StockdaleD. Stockdale65
A
11
A
84Dax GrayD. Gray
 
Toni VercoutreT. Vercoutre63
M
12
M
82David NivenD. Niven
Matt DickovM. Dickov61
A
13
A
78Rodrigo AlmeidaR. Almeida
Craig GemmellC. Gemmell59
A
14
A
74Youri SalenkoY. Salenko

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Aberdeen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Rahn.


0.00
The first half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
3.04
Eric Gyan flicks a high pass forward to Con Emerton who brings the ball under control. Con Emerton lofts in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.37
John Burley flicks a high ball forward to Joos Van Der Meer who takes it down. Joos Van Der Meer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
8.40
Duncan McStay pushes mid-way up the pitch. Without breaking stride, Duncan McStay plays the ball forward to Juan Castillo. Juan Castillo plays a scrappy one-two with Joos Van Der Meer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Juan Castillo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.55
Christos Verelis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Gyan. Eric Gyan chips the ball to his team mate, Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.03
Danny Grella knocks the ball forward to Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez knocks the ball to his team mate, Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks the ball forward to Con Emerton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.18
Marcel Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dax Gray. Dax Gray whips in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.50
Emmanuel Babayaro decides to run forward with the ball. Emmanuel Babayaro sees Dax Gray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dax Gray whips in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That's his third!
26.09
Joos Van Der Meer catches Christos Verelis on the ankles. Joos Van Der Meer is given a warning by the referee! Christos Verelis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.07
Christos Verelis receives the ball from a throw-in from Emmanuel Babayaro. Christos Verelis chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Gyan. Eric Gyan kicks a strong pass forward to Dax Gray. Dax Gray cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Dax Gray provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Garry Morrison manages to keep it out.
38.27
John Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Castillo. Juan Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
39.05
Christos Verelis threads a neat ball through to Billy Collins. Billy Collins plays the ball forward to Con Emerton. Con Emerton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.28
David Marques flicks a high pass forward. Dave Stockdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Stockdale rushes past Christos Verelis! Dave Stockdale shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
44.40
Marcel Vega flicks a high pass forward. Arni Áskelsson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arni Áskelsson whips in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Garry Morrison didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
Danny Grella gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Con Emerton edges inside the box! Con Emerton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.

45.00
The second half starts with East Stirling kicking off!
47.24
Jose Gomes advances with the ball. Jose Gomes makes a simple pass to Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer rushes past Christos Verelis! Some silky footwork from Joos Van Der Meer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.05
Danny Grella plays the ball forward to Eric Gyan. Eric Gyan sees Dax Gray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dax Gray tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Garry Morrison manages to keep it out.
51.53
Danny Grella threads a neat ball through to Marcel Vega. Marcel Vega flicks a high ball forward to Dax Gray who takes it down. Dax Gray plays a one-two with Con Emerton and rushes in on goal... Dax Gray cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.29
Marcel Vega flicks a high ball forward to Con Emerton who takes it down. Con Emerton knocks in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson connects with a diving header. Garry Morrison picks it out of the air!
59.10
Billy Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Con Emerton. Con Emerton knocks in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson beats his man to it with a header but somehow Garry Morrison manages to keep it out.
60.33
East Stirling have made 2 substitutions with Matt Dickov replacing David Marques and Craig Gemmell replacing Dambou Ferri .
63.37
Manuel Giménez knocks the ball forward to Dax Gray. Dax Gray shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
66.17
John Burley hits a low pass to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale sees Juan Castillo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Juan Castillo tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.56
Billy Collins threads the ball through to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson knocks in a cross ball towards Con Emerton. Con Emerton makes a looping header on goal but Garry Morrison is on top of it.
72.24
Marcel Vega hits a low pass to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan McStay.
73.25
Matt Dickov hacks Marcel Vega from behind! The referee calls over Matt Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Marcel Vega stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.35
Eric Gyan threads the ball through to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson whips in a cross ball towards Con Emerton. Con Emerton makes a convincing header but Garry Morrison is on top of it.
77.02
Emmanuel Babayaro makes a strong solo run forward. Emmanuel Babayaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Morrison who gathers it comfortably.
79.15
Billy Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dax Gray. Dax Gray shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.22
Eric Gyan passes the ball forward to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claude Angeletti.
90.00
Gavin Elliott decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Joos Van Der Meer who brings the ball under control. Joos Van Der Meer knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

East Stirling

Aberdeen
Goals
1
6
Shots on Target
3
14
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.5%
67.5%
Play Area
35.1%
40.3%
24.7%

Scorers
Juan Castillo 66
Arni Áskelsson 11, 18, 23
Dax Gray 52, 63, 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dax Gray of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Garry Morrison (GK)
7
2.Jose Gomes (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Elliott (DEF)
6
4.Duncan McStay (DEF)
6
5.Claude Angeletti (DEF)
6
6.David Marques (MID)
6
7.John Burley (MID)
6
8.Juan Castillo (ATT)goal scored
6
9.Joos Van Der Meer (ATT)
6
10.Dambou Ferri (ATT)
6
11.Dave Stockdale (ATT)
6
 
12.Toni Vercoutre (MID)
0
13.Matt Dickov (ATT)yellow card
5
14.Craig Gemmell (ATT)
6

1.Maksym Terekhin (GK)
6
2.Christos Verelis (DEF)
6
3.Emmanuel Babayaro (DEF)
6
4.Danny Grella (DEF)
6
5.Marcel Vega (MID)
6
6.Manuel Giménez (MID)
6
7.Eric Gyan (MID)
6
8.Billy Collins (MID)
6
9.Arni Áskelsson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Con Emerton (ATT)
7
11.Dax Gray (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
10
 
12.David Niven (MID)
0
13.Rodrigo Almeida (ATT)
0
14.Youri Salenko (ATT)
0