Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to St. Johnstone in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Glass.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with St. Johnstone kicking off!
9.25
0-0Gary Burley hits a low pass to Miguel Herrera. Miguel Herrera makes a great pass forward. Gary Burley runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.53
Gary Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Glass. Scott Glass puts a great ball through but Gary Burley is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
12.43
Simon Schumacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Schönenborn but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.06
0-0Hugo Soares sees space and advances. Hugo Soares whips in a cross ball towards Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.07
0-0Aberdeen are in full control of this game.
21.36
Noel Dyer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noel Dyer knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.15
Kevin Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton threads the ball through into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Simon Schumacher provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
32.40
0-0Simon Schumacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Dickov.
34.35
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Carbajal controls it well on his chest. Fabian Carbajal sees Armin Schönenborn just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Armin Schönenborn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.09
0-0Craig Law clumsily knocks into Kevin Strachan. Craig Law is shown the yellow card! Kevin Strachan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.53
0-0David McStay flicks a high pass forward to Gary Matteo who brings the ball under control. Gary Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley cuts inside the box! Gary Burley shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
39.33
Hugo Soares sees Jacob Murray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Murray knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Dickov.
42.16
Hugo Soares flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Murray collects the pass. Jacob Murray flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Carbajal who brings the ball under control. Fabian Carbajal edges inside the box! Fabian Carbajal looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Don Glass easily gets down and covers it.
44.05
Hugo Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray makes a simple pass to Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal shoots from outside the area. Don Glass gets down and covers it.
45.00
Craig Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Glass but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the second half underway!
48.21
With some swift thinking, David McStay plays the ball forward to Miguel Herrera. Miguel Herrera shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.34
1-0Giulio Garavelli makes a simple pass to Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray sees Fabian Carbajal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian Carbajal whips in a cross ball towards Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.24
1-0St. Johnstone have made 3 substitutions with Harald Smits replacing Garry Dickov, Harris van der Linden replacing Gary Matteo and Dean Hackworth replacing Alec Ritchie .
61.33
1-0Jacob Murray hacks Garry Campbell from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.51
Giulio Garavelli kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan passes the ball forward to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan makes a looping header on goal. Don Glass didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.19
Hugo Soares threads a neat ball through to Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Craig Charlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Charlton rushes past Scott Glass! Craig Charlton rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.47
Hugo Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn runs straight at the defence! Armin Schönenborn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
71.20
2-0Harris van der Linden barges into Giulio Garavelli. The referee warns Harris van der Linden to calm down! Giulio Garavelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.57
2-0St. Johnstone appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.33
Garry Campbell makes a simple pass to Harris van der Linden. Harris van der Linden chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.12
Diogo Marques runs forward with the ball. Diogo Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Herrera. Miguel Herrera rushes past Giulio Garavelli! Some good footwork from Miguel Herrera provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.38
Craig Law flicks a high ball forward to Gary Burley who takes it down. Gary Burley shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
25.9%
45.9%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Armin Schönenborn of Aberdeen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Wilfred Ebbinge (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Noel Dyer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Giulio Garavelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hugo Soares (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Don Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jacob Murray (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Simon Schumacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Charlton (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Armin Schönenborn (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Fabian Carbajal (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Colin Cleland (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry White (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Teddy Johnson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Don Glass (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Garry Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diogo Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Law (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Scott Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miguel Herrera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Harald Smits (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harris van der Linden (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dean Hackworth (GK) | 6 | |