Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to St. Johnstone in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Aberdeen and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Aberdeen and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
8.46
0-1Colin McGrory plays the ball forward to Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis cuts inside the box! Frederico Reis strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Frederico Reis scores for St. Johnstone!!
12.01
0-1Frederico Reis barges into Craig Inglis. The referee warns Frederico Reis to calm down! Craig Inglis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.12
0-1Lomano Joseph plays the ball forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones sees Craig Inglis just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Craig Inglis tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.18
Bakary Roth makes a probing pass to Daniele Jacobs. Daniele Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Roth. Bakary Roth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Gaspar Barbosa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.48
0-2Steven Winterburn sees space and advances. Steven Winterburn shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
34.24
Kevin Law passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Roth. Bakary Roth skips past Malcolm Vassell! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Bakary Roth provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Gaspar Barbosa.
38.30
Lomano Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
40.06
0-2Craig Inglis catches Colin McGrory on the ankles. The referee brings Craig Inglis to one side and gives him a warning! Colin McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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 St. Johnstone kick off!
47.17
Bakary Roth flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
53.55
0-2Frederico Reis comes in with a late challenge on Steven Winterburn. The referee calls over Frederico Reis and shows him a yellow card! Steven Winterburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.53
Kevin Law flicks a high pass forward to Bakary Roth who brings the ball neatly under control. Bakary Roth flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis skips past Gavin Sullivan! Frederico Reis shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.24
Kevin Law clumsily knocks into Elena Fernandez. Kevin Law is shown the yellow card! Elena Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.57
0-2Aberdeen have made a substitution with Matt Moffat replacing Billy Ljungberg .
63.25
0-2Kevin Law runs forward with the ball. Kevin Law threads a neat ball through to Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.20
Steven Winterburn hacks Duncan Matteo from behind! Steven Winterburn is shown the yellow card! Duncan Matteo runs off the knock.
71.07
Malcolm Vassell flicks a high ball forward to Craig Inglis who takes it down. With vision, Craig Inglis plays the ball forward to John Jones. John Jones tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
72.29
Richard Morrison barges into Steven Winterburn. The referee calls over Richard Morrison and warns him to calm down! Steven Winterburn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.55
Bakary Roth catches Steven Winterburn on the ankles. The referee calls over Bakary Roth and shows him a yellow card! Steven Winterburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.24
Elena Fernandez hacks Lee Potts from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lee Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.41
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Thierry Carriére replacing Craig Inglis .
78.42
Lee Potts knocks the ball forward to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Tommaso Poggi who takes it down. Tommaso Poggi lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Matthews. Lee Matthews makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
79.20
Billy Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Carriére. Thierry Carriére flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Wetherall who takes it down. Jonathan Wetherall skips past Lee Potts! Jonathan Wetherall muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Matt Johnstone.
80.58
0-2It's a corner kick. John Jones kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Colin McGrory reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.16
Thierry Carriére plays the ball forward to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Carriére. Thierry Carriére whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aberdeen!
84.41
Lomano Joseph launches a long ball forward. Matt Moffat skips past Richard Morrison! Matt Moffat rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Matt Johnstone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.09
Thierry Carriére deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Frederico Reis flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Jacobs who takes it down. Daniele Jacobs plays a one-two with Bakary Roth and advances towards the goal... Daniele Jacobs tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
28.6%
44.4%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bakary Roth of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gaspar Barbosa (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lomano Joseph (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Malcolm Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Winterburn (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Craig Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Ljungberg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Jones (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Elena Fernandez (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Jonathan Wetherall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hector Negron (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thierry Carriére (MID) |  | 8 |
| 14. | Matt Moffat (ATT) | | 8 |
| 1. | Matt Johnstone (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Duncan Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lee Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Law (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Richard Morrison (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Bakary Roth (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Frederico Reis (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Colin McGrory (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Lee Matthews (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tommaso Poggi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniele Jacobs (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alex Morton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard James (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Hansen (DEF) | 0 | |