Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 11,467 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.
The pitch is in great condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
2.02
0-0Mirko Pinzi kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Wilson. Jon Wilson finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
8.54
0-0Jon Wilson flicks a high ball forward to Matt Caldwell who takes it down. Matt Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.46
Francis Cooke threads the ball through to John Jones. John Jones shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.44
0-0Francis Cooke takes it forward alone. Francis Cooke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Kevin Davidson!
22.04
Steven Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malcolm Vassell flicks a high pass forward to John Jones who brings the ball under control. John Jones sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
24.08
Francis Cooke threads a neat ball through to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
26.04
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.28
0-0Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Lomano Joseph who brings the ball under control. Lomano Joseph laces a weighted ball forward to John Jones. John Jones whips in a cross ball towards Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by David Seeler. That should have been a goal!
38.06
David Seeler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirko Pinzi. Mirko Pinzi surges forward with the ball. Mirko Pinzi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.53
Without breaking stride, Billy Hopkin plays the ball forward to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Ljungberg. Billy Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards John Jones. John Jones powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.27
0-0Steven Winterburn comes in with a late challenge on Mirko Pinzi. Steven Winterburn is warned by the referee! Mirko Pinzi runs off the knock.
45.00
0-0Malcolm Vassell makes a probing pass to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn darts forward. Steven Winterburn makes a probing pass to Billy Ljungberg but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dumbarton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton kick off!
47.24
0-0David Seeler threads a neat ball through to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae skips past Francis Cooke! Billy Hopkin barges into Stuart Rae. Penalty not given!!
48.32
0-0Francis Cooke catches Don Johnstone on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.27
Francis Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Billy Ljungberg controls it well on his chest. Billy Ljungberg shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.30
Steven Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Francis Cooke. Francis Cooke lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Don McGrory. Excellent block.
57.39
Matt Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Don Johnstone controls it well on his chest. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
60.59
0-0Aberdeen have made a substitution with Matt Moffat replacing Billy Ljungberg .Dumbarton have made a substitution with Alex Hopkin replacing Don Johnstone .
63.14
Malcolm Vassell takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry hits a low pass to Francis Cooke. Francis Cooke kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
66.19
Alex Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Francis Cooke. The referee calls over Alex Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Francis Cooke runs off the knock.
67.42
Francis Cooke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat plays a scrappy one-two with Jonathan Wetherall and advances towards the goal... Matt Moffat muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Kevin Davidson keeps it out!
69.15
Billy Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Francis Cooke who takes it down. Francis Cooke sees John Jones in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Jones whips in a cross ball towards Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.44
Francis Cooke threads a neat ball through to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn flicks a high pass forward to Francis Cooke who brings the ball under control. Francis Cooke rushes past David Seeler! Francis Cooke takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
75.32
Billy Hopkin makes a simple pass to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Cooke. Francis Cooke shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Kevin Davidson.
77.06
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Stephen Young replacing Francis Cooke .Dumbarton have made a substitution with Colin Mcinnes replacing Stuart Rae .
79.38
David Seeler sees a break and surges forward. David Seeler edges inside the box! Some good footwork from David Seeler provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
81.15
Callum Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on John Jones. Callum Ferguson is shown the yellow card! John Jones hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.45
With vision, Alex Hopkin picks a pass forward to Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell rushes past Lomano Joseph! Matt Caldwell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
89.14
Matt Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Alex Hopkin collects the pass. Alex Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards David Cleland. David Cleland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Seeler of Dumbarton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gaspar Barbosa (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lomano Joseph (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Malcolm Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Winterburn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Francis Cooke (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Billy Ljungberg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Jones (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Elena Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jonathan Wetherall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hector Negron (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Matt Moffat (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Kevin Davidson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Callum Ferguson (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | David Seeler (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Don McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mirko Pinzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Matt Caldwell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Don Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jon Wilson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Ritchie (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Hopkin (GK) | | 6 |
| 14. | Colin Mcinnes (ATT) | 6 | |