Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Celtic. A crowd of 20,237 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hansen.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hansen.
0.00
0-0Celtic kick off and get the match underway!
2.28
0-0Victor Vega makes a probing pass to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Maksym Terekhin.
3.47
Marinus Huistra flicks a high ball forward to Matias Padilla who takes it down. Matias Padilla sees Serge Poulard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Serge Poulard whips in a cross ball towards Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni flicks the ball with his head. Maksym Terekhin easily picks it out of the air!
8.20
0-1Maurice Fabrie advances with the ball. Maurice Fabrie knocks in a cross ball towards Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.23
David Niven sees Leevi Taulerus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leevi Taulerus knocks in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. With a superhuman jump, Arni Áskelsson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.10
1-1Thierry Brighton comes in with a late challenge on Leevi Taulerus. The referee warns Thierry Brighton to calm down! Leevi Taulerus runs off the knock.
24.28
1-1Christos Verelis barges into Serge Poulard. The referee calls over Christos Verelis and shows him a yellow card! Serge Poulard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.20
Eric Gyan plays the ball forward to Dax Gray. Dax Gray whips in a cross ball towards Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus connects with a diving header. Gary Dickov is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.56
David Niven makes a probing pass to Dax Gray. Dax Gray finds some space and shoots from distance but Gary Dickov is on top of it.
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. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. The Celtic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Aberdeen kick off and get the second half underway!
48.53
2-1Danny Grella hacks Camel Echouafni from behind! The referee calls over Danny Grella and shows him a yellow card! Camel Echouafni gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.53
2-1Free kick to Celtic just outside the area...
50.13
Serge Poulard takes a slow run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
51.36
Christos Verelis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez flicks the ball to his team mate, Dax Gray. Dax Gray lofts in a cross ball towards Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
54.29
3-1Thierry Brighton flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Fabrie controls it well on his chest. Maurice Fabrie sees a break and surges forward. Maurice Fabrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.16
Showing composure, Manuel Giménez laces a weighted ball forward to Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Leevi Taulerus. With a superhuman jump, Leevi Taulerus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! That's his third!
63.15
Marinus Huistra threads the ball through to Thomas De Windt. Thomas De Windt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.31
Matias Padilla hacks Eric Gyan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eric Gyan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.40
Maurice Fabrie hits a low pass to Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maksym Terekhin who gathers it comfortably.
84.35
Thomas De Windt threads a neat ball through to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.55
Eric Gyan sees Dax Gray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dax Gray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Sammer.
89.21
Marinus Huistra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Vega. Victor Vega flicks a high pass forward to Serge Poulard who brings the ball under control. Serge Poulard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uruguay Duarte.
90.00
Billy Collins clumsily knocks into Gianmatteo Del Vecchio. The referee brings Billy Collins to one side and gives him a warning! Gianmatteo Del Vecchio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
Scorers
| Arni Áskelsson 12 Leevi Taulerus 26, 51, 59 | Serge Poulard 8 Camel Echouafni 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leevi Taulerus of Aberdeen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Maksym Terekhin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danny Grella (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Uruguay Duarte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christos Verelis (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Manuel Giménez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eric Gyan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arni Áskelsson (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Leevi Taulerus (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Dax Gray (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | François Doumbia (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Almeida (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Youri Salenko (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gary Dickov (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Anton Sammer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thierry Brighton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marinus Huistra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matias Padilla (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Gianmatteo Del Vecchio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Thomas De Windt (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Maurice Fabrie (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Victor Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Camel Echouafni (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Serge Poulard (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Markus Schröder (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mark Jones (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Calabuig (DEF) | 0 | |