Match Report


St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone     AberdeenAberdeen
Computer Player Computer Player Andy Bentley Andy Bentley
Matt JohnstoneM. Johnstone70
G
1
G
64Gaspar BarbosaG. Barbosa
Duncan MatteoD. Matteo67
D
captain2
D
63Gavin SullivanG. Sullivan
Lee PottsL. Potts62
D
3
D
67Malcolm VassellM. Vassell
Kevin LawK. Law60
D
4
D
52Billy HendryB. Hendry
Richard MorrisonR. Morrison60
D
5captain
D
77Billy HopkinB. Hopkin
Bakary RothB. Roth65
M
6
M
64Craig InglisC. Inglis
Eddie KahnE. Kahn65
M
7
M
60Steven WinterburnS. Winterburn
Colin McGroryC. McGrory67
A
8
M
71John JonesJ. Jones
Lee MatthewsL. Matthews65
A
9
A
58Billy LjungbergB. Ljungberg
Tommaso PoggiT. Poggi64
A
10
A
66Jonathan WetherallJ. Wetherall
Daniele JacobsD. Jacobs61
A
11
A
59Elena FernandezE. Fernandez
 
Frederico ReisF. Reis61
M
12
D
50Hector NegronH. Negron
Alex MortonA. Morton59
D
13
M
56Stephen YoungS. Young
Richard JamesR. James58
M
14
A
58Matt MoffatM. Moffat

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Aberdeen in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.


0.00
St. Johnstone kick off and get the first half underway!
4.20
Eddie Kahn threads a neat ball through to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Vassell.
8.34
Malcolm Vassell sweeps the ball up the wings. Jonathan Wetherall shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.43
Billy Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.22
Craig Inglis clumsily knocks into Kevin Law. The referee warns Craig Inglis to calm down! Kevin Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.24
Malcolm Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Steven Winterburn collects the pass. Steven Winterburn makes a simple pass to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Winterburn but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.44
Gavin Sullivan sees space and advances. Gavin Sullivan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Sullivan shoots from long range but it is miles over!
26.09
Lee Potts knocks the ball forward to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn flicks a high pass forward to Bakary Roth who brings the ball under control. Bakary Roth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Kahn but he's offside!
27.08
Billy Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Tommaso Poggi. The referee calls over Billy Hopkin and warns him to calm down! Tommaso Poggi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.12
John Jones knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.46
Steven Winterburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Ljungberg. Billy Ljungberg passes the ball forward but John Jones is offside!
34.09
Kevin Law clumsily knocks into Malcolm Vassell. Kevin Law is shown the yellow card! Malcolm Vassell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.56
Billy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis knocks the ball forward to Elena Fernandez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Eddie Kahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Jacobs. Daniele Jacobs plays a scrappy one-two with Bakary Roth and advances towards the goal... Daniele Jacobs cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniele Jacobs!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Aberdeen kick off!
48.04
Billy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to John Jones. John Jones flicks a high pass forward. Elena Fernandez collects the pass. Elena Fernandez skips past Richard Morrison! Elena Fernandez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Matt Johnstone.
49.56
Billy Ljungberg takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Duncan Matteo reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
55.15
Steven Winterburn hits a low pass to Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.12
Eddie Kahn darts forward. Eddie Kahn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.29
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Matt Moffat replacing John Jones .
61.35
Malcolm Vassell sees a break and surges forward. Malcolm Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis knocks the ball forward to Billy Ljungberg but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.15
Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malcolm Vassell sees Matt Moffat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Moffat shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
77.06
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Stephen Young replacing Steven Winterburn .
79.45
Richard Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn knocks the ball forward to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory plays a quick one-two with Tommaso Poggi and rushes in on goal... Colin McGrory side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
84.39
Bakary Roth threads a neat ball through to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
90.00
Malcolm Vassell barges into Daniele Jacobs. The referee brings Malcolm Vassell to one side and gives him a warning! Daniele Jacobs stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

St. Johnstone

Aberdeen
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
31.1%
41.9%
27%

Scorers
Daniele Jacobs 45
Colin McGrory 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin McGrory of St. Johnstone

Match Ratings
1.Matt Johnstone (GK)
6
2.Duncan Matteo (DEF)
6
3.Lee Potts (DEF)
8
4.Kevin Law (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Richard Morrison (DEF)
6
6.Bakary Roth (MID)
8
7.Eddie Kahn (MID)
8
8.Colin McGrory (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Lee Matthews (ATT)
6
10.Tommaso Poggi (ATT)
7
11.Daniele Jacobs (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Frederico Reis (MID)
0
13.Alex Morton (DEF)
0
14.Richard James (MID)
0

1.Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
6
2.Gavin Sullivan (DEF)
7
3.Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
7
4.Billy Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Billy Hopkin (DEF)
5
6.Craig Inglis (MID)
5
7.Steven Winterburn (MID)
7
8.John Jones (MID)
6
9.Billy Ljungberg (ATT)
6
10.Jonathan Wetherall (ATT)
6
11.Elena Fernandez (ATT)
7
 
12.Hector Negron (DEF)
0
13.Stephen Young (MID)
6
14.Matt Moffat (ATT)
6