Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     BrechinBrechin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Wilfred EbbingeW. Ebbinge56
G
1
G
58Federico Di MeglioF. Di Meglio
Noel DyerN. Dyer64
D
captain2
D
66David RitchieD. Ritchie
Giulio GaravelliG. Garavelli63
D
3
D
59Gavin MasonG. Mason
Hugo SoaresH. Soares61
D
4
D
53Craig HendersonC. Henderson
Don HansenD. Hansen61
D
5
M
68Gregorio CruzG. Cruz
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan73
M
6
M
63Dion PetersD. Peters
Jacob MurrayJ. Murray62
M
7captain
M
59Rio GerrardR. Gerrard
Simon SchumacherS. Schumacher62
M
8
M
57Craig McGroryC. McGrory
Craig CharltonC. Charlton60
A
9
A
67Callum MorrisonC. Morrison
Armin SchönenbornA. Schönenborn49
A
10
A
62Andy MccallA. Mccall
Fabian CarbajalF. Carbajal47
A
11
A
59Oleg EadieO. Eadie
 
Colin ClelandC. Cleland62
M
12
M
57Colin McCoistC. McCoist
Garry WhiteG. White60
D
13
A
57Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Teddy JohnsonT. Johnson60
M
14
M
56Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Brechin. 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 Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen McNeill.


0.00
The whistle blows and Brechin kick off!
3.43
Craig Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison threads the ball through to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Wilfred Ebbinge.
4.39
It's a corner kick. Dion Peters kicks a low ball out wide. Kevin Strachan reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
8.55
Dion Peters threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gregorio Cruz!
14.37
Rio Gerrard threads the ball through to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilfred Ebbinge who gathers it comfortably.
16.40
Armin Schönenborn hacks Gavin Mason from behind! Armin Schönenborn is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Mason carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.50
Craig Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Cruz controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
28.50
Dion Peters flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Wilfred Ebbinge had no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
38.03
Craig Charlton barges into Craig McGrory. The referee brings Craig Charlton to one side and gives him a warning! Craig McGrory runs off the knock.
44.48
David Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Peters. With a delightful solo run, Dion Peters stretches the opposition's defence. Dion Peters tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Aberdeen start the second half!
48.45
David Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Dion Peters. Dion Peters knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.36
Jacob Murray flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Strachan who brings the ball under control. Kevin Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
53.40
Craig Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Peters. Dion Peters flicks a high pass forward. Andy Mccall controls it well on his chest. Andy Mccall makes a probing pass to Oleg Eadie but he's offside!
54.02
Don Hansen threads a neat ball through to Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn passes the ball forward but Craig Charlton is offside!
60.20
Brechin have made a substitution with Colin McCoist replacing David Ritchie .
63.32
Gregorio Cruz darts forward. Gregorio Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.42
Gregorio Cruz takes a quick throw-in, which Dion Peters takes on the chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Dion Peters picks a pass forward to Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.32
Gavin Mason passes the ball forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory makes a beautiful solo run. Craig McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Rio Gerrard. Rio Gerrard beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
73.15
Don Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan knocks the ball forward to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.32
Hugo Soares threads a neat ball through to Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher passes the ball forward to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Mason.
81.57
Craig Henderson passes the ball forward to Rio Gerrard. Rio Gerrard cuts inside the box! Rio Gerrard cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.25
Giulio Garavelli runs forward with the ball. Giulio Garavelli flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Carbajal controls it well on his chest. Fabian Carbajal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
85.01
Noel Dyer hacks Andy Mccall from behind! The referee calls over Noel Dyer and shows him a yellow card! Andy Mccall grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.34
Gavin Mason hacks Kevin Strachan from behind! The referee calls over Gavin Mason and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Strachan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.31
Colin McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Don Hansen. Colin McCoist is given a warning by the referee! Don Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Gavin Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Peters. With some swift thinking, Dion Peters plays the ball forward to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

Brechin
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.1%
57.9%
Play Area
28.9%
42.1%
28.9%

Scorers
Gregorio Cruz 9
Oleg Eadie 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregorio Cruz of Brechin

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

1.Federico Di Meglio (GK)
6
2.David Ritchie (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Mason (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Craig Henderson (DEF)
7
5.Gregorio Cruz (MID)goal scored
9
6.Dion Peters (MID)
9
7.Rio Gerrard (MID)
6
8.Craig McGrory (MID)
6
9.Callum Morrison (ATT)
7
10.Andy Mccall (ATT)
6
11.Oleg Eadie (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Colin McCoist (MID)
5
13.Dominic Meiklejohn (ATT)
0
14.Dominic Morrison (MID)
0