Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Derek RobsonDerek Robson Computer Player Computer Player
Maksym TerekhinM. Terekhin86
G
captain1
G
48Don ClelandD. Cleland
Danny GrellaD. Grella76
D
2
D
70Kelvin JeffersK. Jeffers
Emmanuel BabayaroE. Babayaro76
D
3
D
62Bill CarterB. Carter
Delio GalindoD. Galindo75
D
4
D
59Paul HamiltonP. Hamilton
Billy CollinsB. Collins89
M
5
D
54Simon SzepanS. Szepan
Marcel VegaM. Vega85
M
6
M
69Romain FrétardR. Frétard
Manuel GiménezM. Giménez85
M
7
M
65Wes MooreW. Moore
Eric GyanE. Gyan83
M
8
M
61Gary JamesG. James
Dax GrayD. Gray84
A
9
A
72Arturo MasperoA. Maspero
Con EmertonC. Emerton82
A
10captain
A
66Ashley BoltonA. Bolton
Leevi TaulerusL. Taulerus82
A
11
A
65Frederico AlvesF. Alves
 
François DoumbiaF. Doumbia79
M
12
M
61Frank StamF. Stam
Rodrigo AlmeidaR. Almeida78
A
13
M
53Craig HendryC. Hendry
Arni ÁskelssonA. Áskelsson77
A
14
A
51Stephen CarltonS. Carlton

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 18,480 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rory Demel.


0.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
2.20
Delio Galindo threads the ball through to Marcel Vega. Marcel Vega advances with the ball. Marcel Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Con Emerton. Con Emerton beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.16
Eric Gyan threads a neat ball through to Dax Gray. Dax Gray shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.24
Eric Gyan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eric Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Con Emerton. Con Emerton makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Con Emerton!
20.28
Wes Moore flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Delio Galindo.
22.07
Romain Frétard hits a low pass to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.01
Kelvin Jeffers threads the ball through to Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard passes the ball forward to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero heads the ball goalwards but Delio Galindo is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
26.55
Delio Galindo makes a strong solo run forward. Delio Galindo takes it forward alone. Delio Galindo lofts in a cross ball towards Con Emerton. Con Emerton makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Don Cleland with no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
34.02
Danny Grella flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez knocks the ball to his team mate, Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.51
Delio Galindo makes a simple pass to Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Manuel Giménez shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
39.14
Billy Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Con Emerton. Con Emerton knocks in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Don Cleland as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
40.16
Corner kick to Aberdeen. Billy Collins plays it to the far post. Delio Galindo rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
42.41
Emmanuel Babayaro passes the ball forward to Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez threads a neat ball through to Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus whips in a cross ball towards Con Emerton. Con Emerton makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Manuel Giménez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Con Emerton. Con Emerton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. The Inverness Caledonian Thistle players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off the second half!
49.06
Marcel Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.33
Wes Moore hacks Manuel Giménez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Giménez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.37
Manuel Giménez receives the ball from a throw-in from Billy Collins. Manuel Giménez flicks a high ball forward to Leevi Taulerus who takes it down. Leevi Taulerus knocks in a cross ball towards Con Emerton. Con Emerton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Don Cleland didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.51
Gary James knocks the ball forward to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Delio Galindo.
65.21
Delio Galindo barges into Ashley Bolton. Delio Galindo is warned by the referee! Ashley Bolton stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.46
Bill Carter clumsily knocks into Emmanuel Babayaro. The referee warns Bill Carter to calm down! Emmanuel Babayaro stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.12
Delio Galindo passes the ball forward to Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez plays the ball forward to Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.43
Wes Moore hacks Marcel Vega from behind! The referee brings Wes Moore to one side and gives him a warning! Marcel Vega carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.43
Romain Frétard flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
78.06
Marcel Vega flicks a high pass forward. Dax Gray easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dax Gray skips past Paul Hamilton! Dax Gray shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.23
Manuel Giménez knocks the ball forward to Con Emerton. Con Emerton knocks in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Don Cleland is on top of it.
81.05
Wes Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
83.23
Romain Frétard makes a probing pass to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.10
Gary James flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.22
Paul Hamilton threads a neat ball through to Gary James. Gary James darts forward. Gary James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.39
Emmanuel Babayaro knocks the ball forward to Eric Gyan. Eric Gyan flicks a high pass forward. Con Emerton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Con Emerton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Con Emerton!
90.00
Romain Frétard threads a neat ball through to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero makes a convincing header. Maksym Terekhin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
8
0
Shots on Target
12
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
28.7%
41.2%
30%

Scorers
Con Emerton 2, 16, 27, 42, 45, 87
Dax Gray 6
Leevi Taulerus 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Con Emerton of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Maksym Terekhin (GK)
6
2.Danny Grella (DEF)
6
3.Emmanuel Babayaro (DEF)
6
4.Delio Galindo (DEF)
7
5.Billy Collins (MID)
6
6.Marcel Vega (MID)
6
7.Manuel Giménez (MID)
6
8.Eric Gyan (MID)
7
9.Dax Gray (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Con Emerton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Leevi Taulerus (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.François Doumbia (MID)
0
13.Rodrigo Almeida (ATT)
0
14.Arni Áskelsson (ATT)
0

1.Don Cleland (GK)
6
2.Kelvin Jeffers (DEF)
6
3.Bill Carter (DEF)
6
4.Paul Hamilton (DEF)
6
5.Simon Szepan (DEF)
6
6.Romain Frétard (MID)
6
7.Wes Moore (MID)yellow card
5
8.Gary James (MID)
6
9.Arturo Maspero (ATT)
6
10.Ashley Bolton (ATT)
6
11.Frederico Alves (ATT)
6
 
12.Frank Stam (MID)
0
13.Craig Hendry (MID)
0
14.Stephen Carlton (ATT)
0