Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Wilfred EbbingeW. Ebbinge56
G
1
G
68Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo
Noel DyerN. Dyer64
D
captain2
D
72Stuart CaldwellS. Caldwell
Giulio GaravelliG. Garavelli63
D
3
D
72Alessandro FerraraA. Ferrara
Hugo SoaresH. Soares61
D
4
D
70Alec NivenA. Niven
Don HansenD. Hansen61
D
5
M
68Petri JongsmaP. Jongsma
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan73
M
6
M
64Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Jacob MurrayJ. Murray62
M
7captain
M
62Terry GuppyT. Guppy
Simon SchumacherS. Schumacher62
M
8
M
59Richard GreigR. Greig
Craig CharltonC. Charlton60
A
9
A
60Colin CollinsC. Collins
Armin SchönenbornA. Schönenborn49
A
10
A
57Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie
Fabian CarbajalF. Carbajal47
A
11
A
55Matt CollinsM. Collins
 
Colin ClelandC. Cleland62
M
12
G
64Colin CampbellC. Campbell
Garry WhiteG. White60
D
13
D
56Simon FranckeS. Francke
Teddy JohnsonT. Johnson60
M
14
M
56Duncan McGroryD. McGrory

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Partick Thistle. 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 Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Glass.


0.00
Partick Thistle get the match underway!
2.39
Stuart Morrison hits a low pass to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Collins. Matt Collins gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.50
Stuart Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Richard Greig collects the pass. Richard Greig whips in a cross ball towards Petri Jongsma. Petri Jongsma connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Wilfred Ebbinge with no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
9.13
Colin Collins hacks Noel Dyer from behind! Colin Collins is shown the yellow card! Noel Dyer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.40
With some swift thinking, Simon Schumacher plays the ball forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
26.45
Hugo Soares makes a simple pass to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan threads a neat ball through to Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal whips in a cross ball towards Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.04
Alessandro Ferrara threads the ball through to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie threads the ball through to Matt Collins but he's offside!
33.07
Fabian Carbajal darts forward. Fabian Carbajal shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.36
Stuart Caldwell makes a probing pass to Alessandro Ferrara. Alessandro Ferrara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Collins. Colin Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Wilfred Ebbinge had no chance!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
39.57
Alec Niven hits a low pass to Terry Guppy. Terry Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Colin Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Collins finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.39
Matt Collins flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Ritchie easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Wilfred Ebbinge.
45.00
Richard Greig sees Matt Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilfred Ebbinge who gathers it comfortably.
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. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Aberdeen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.50
Jacob Murray makes an attacking run forward. Jacob Murray passes the ball forward to Simon Schumacher. Some silky footwork from Simon Schumacher provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Eduardo Calvo gets down and covers it.
48.54
Terry Guppy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Niven. These players appear to think like one. Alec Niven flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Morrison who takes it down. Stuart Morrison 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.
49.21
Kevin Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn makes a great pass forward. Fabian Carbajal runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.44
Noel Dyer chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan threads a neat ball through to Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Eduardo Calvo easily smothers it!
53.03
Noel Dyer flicks a high pass forward. Simon Schumacher controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Simon Schumacher stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Schumacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Charlton but he's offside!
54.15
Alec Niven sees Colin Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Collins. Matt Collins powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.49
Hugo Soares knocks the ball forward to Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.45
Showing composure, Giulio Garavelli picks a pass forward to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Strachan controls it well on his chest. Kevin Strachan plays the ball forward to Armin Schönenborn who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Armin Schönenborn provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.08
Alec Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Guppy. Terry Guppy lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Greig. Richard Greig is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.15
Hugo Soares receives the ball from a throw-in from Don Hansen. Hugo Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan threads a neat ball through to Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Armin Schönenborn is offside!
77.44
Alessandro Ferrara threads a neat ball through to Petri Jongsma. Petri Jongsma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Collins. Colin Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Hansen.
78.14
Kevin Strachan sees Armin Schönenborn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Schönenborn flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.53
Terry Guppy hits a low pass to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie threads a neat, attacking ball through to Colin Collins. Some good footwork from Colin Collins provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Wilfred Ebbinge smothers it!
87.34
Stuart Morrison makes a simple pass to Richard Greig. Richard Greig whips in a cross ball towards Matt Collins. Matt Collins shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Stuart Morrison threads a neat ball through to Petri Jongsma. Petri Jongsma shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

Partick Thistle
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
29.9%
45.5%
24.7%

Scorers
Petri Jongsma 6
Dominic Ritchie 36
Richard Greig 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Greig of Partick Thistle

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

1.Eduardo Calvo (GK)
7
2.Stuart Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Alessandro Ferrara (DEF)
6
4.Alec Niven (DEF)
7
5.Petri Jongsma (MID)goal scored
8
6.Stuart Morrison (MID)
7
7.Terry Guppy (MID)
7
8.Richard Greig (MID)goal scored
9
9.Colin Collins (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Dominic Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Matt Collins (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Campbell (GK)
0
13.Simon Francke (DEF)
0
14.Duncan McGrory (MID)
0