Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     DumbartonDumbarton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Wilfred EbbingeW. Ebbinge56
G
1
G
55Arno ArnoldA. Arnold
Noel DyerN. Dyer64
D
captain2
D
61Stefano FabrieS. Fabrie
Giulio GaravelliG. Garavelli63
D
3
D
52Claudio RomeroC. Romero
Don HansenD. Hansen61
D
4
D
52Gavin BurleyG. Burley
Garry WhiteG. White60
D
5captain
M
60Andy SounessA. Souness
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan73
M
6
M
55Garcia Duque CentoG. Cento
Jacob MurrayJ. Murray62
M
7
M
54Colin LumsdonC. Lumsdon
Simon SchumacherS. Schumacher62
M
8
M
53Craig DavidsonC. Davidson
Craig CharltonC. Charlton60
A
9
A
57Craig StrachanC. Strachan
Armin SchönenbornA. Schönenborn49
A
10
A
53Florian CalabuigF. Calabuig
Fabian CarbajalF. Carbajal47
A
11
A
52Alfredo RubioA. Rubio
 
Colin ClelandC. Cleland62
M
12
G
51Marino AmorusoM. Amoruso
Teddy JohnsonT. Johnson60
M
13
M
50Paul MckinlayP. Mckinlay
Ross DublinR. Dublin57
M
14
M
48Craig LiddellC. Liddell

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 9,060 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Rae.


0.00
Aberdeen kick off and get the first half underway!
3.01
Colin Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Garcia Duque Cento. Garcia Duque Cento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.55
Colin Lumsdon hits a low pass to Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.32
Craig Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.22
Gavin Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.01
With some swift thinking, Garcia Duque Cento plays the ball forward to Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alfredo Rubio provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.56
Fabian Carbajal takes it forward alone. Fabian Carbajal knocks the ball forward to Kevin Strachan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.54
Colin Lumsdon sees Craig Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Strachan shoots from distance but it is miles over!
27.33
With great vision, Simon Schumacher plays the ball forward to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
28.13
Garcia Duque Cento clumsily knocks into Craig Charlton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Charlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.30
Colin Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Souness. Andy Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
32.08
Jacob Murray makes a probing pass to Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.20
Stefano Fabrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Souness. Andy Souness flicks a high ball forward to Garcia Duque Cento who gracefully takes it down. Garcia Duque Cento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.32
Colin Lumsdon darts forward. Colin Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilfred Ebbinge who gathers it comfortably.
38.00
With a delightful solo run, Jacob Murray stretches the opposition's defence. Jacob Murray plays a one-two with Armin Schönenborn and rushes in on goal... Jacob Murray makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jacob Murray scores for Aberdeen!!
45.00
Giulio Garavelli makes a simple pass to Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray surges forward with the ball. Jacob Murray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton kick off!
47.44
Garcia Duque Cento advances with the ball. Garcia Duque Cento whips in a cross ball towards Andy Souness. Andy Souness makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
48.06
Noel Dyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher plays the ball forward to Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.46
Craig Strachan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Strachan shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.13
Kevin Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal edges inside the box! Fabian Carbajal looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Arno Arnold is on top of it.
57.06
Noel Dyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn makes an attacking run forward. Armin Schönenborn shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.17
Dumbarton are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
61.56
Colin Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Craig Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
65.49
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.02
Stefano Fabrie threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilfred Ebbinge who gathers it comfortably.
79.31
Colin Lumsdon clumsily knocks into Giulio Garavelli. The referee calls over Colin Lumsdon and shows him a yellow card! Giulio Garavelli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.35
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Carbajal who brings the ball under control. Fabian Carbajal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.19
Claudio Romero makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio Romero decides to run forward with the ball. Claudio Romero finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.37
Colin Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.57
With some swift thinking, Giulio Garavelli plays the ball forward to Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Strachan controls it well on his chest. Kevin Strachan edges inside the box! Kevin Strachan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

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

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
30.9%
46.9%
22.2%

Scorers
Jacob Murray 38
Armin Schönenborn 57
Kevin Strachan 88

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Murray of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Wilfred Ebbinge (GK)
6
2.Noel Dyer (DEF)
7
3.Giulio Garavelli (DEF)
6
4.Don Hansen (DEF)
6
5.Garry White (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)goal scored
8
7.Jacob Murray (MID)goal scored
9
8.Simon Schumacher (MID)
7
9.Craig Charlton (ATT)
6
10.Armin Schönenborn (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Fabian Carbajal (ATT)
7
 
12.Colin Cleland (MID)
0
13.Teddy Johnson (MID)
0
14.Ross Dublin (MID)
0

1.Arno Arnold (GK)
6
2.Stefano Fabrie (DEF)
6
3.Claudio Romero (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Burley (DEF)
6
5.Andy Souness (MID)
6
6.Garcia Duque Cento (MID)yellow card
6
7.Colin Lumsdon (MID)yellow card
7
8.Craig Davidson (MID)
6
9.Craig Strachan (ATT)
6
10.Florian Calabuig (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Rubio (ATT)
6
 
12.Marino Amoruso (GK)
0
13.Paul Mckinlay (MID)
0
14.Craig Liddell (MID)
0