Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ivan PichichiI. Pichichi64
G
1
G
75Kevin DavidsonK. Davidson
Malcolm VassellM. Vassell68
D
2
D
77Aniello PetrachiA. Petrachi
Marco ComottoM. Comotto63
D
captain3
D
77Marc JanesM. Janes
Gavin SounessG. Souness62
D
4
D
73Chris DelaneyC. Delaney
Stephen McallisterS. Mcallister61
D
5
D
72Claudio RodriquezC. Rodriquez
Guillermo PeiroG. Peiro66
M
6
M
76Brian VernazzaB. Vernazza
Steven WinterburnS. Winterburn65
M
7
M
76Igor BoksicI. Boksic
Marino LobontM. Lobont71
A
8
A
79Bernard OlembéB. Olembé
Sven BeckS. Beck65
A
9
A
77Pedro ChandlerP. Chandler
Trevor VieiraT. Vieira63
A
10captain
A
76Anastasios TriadisA. Triadis
Matt MoffatM. Moffat61
A
11
A
74Harvey BrownH. Brown
 
Duncan MasonD. Mason61
G
12
A
74Anthony HallerA. Haller
Lakhdar KlouchiL. Klouchi60
M
13
A
72Olivier Van HimstO. Van Himst
Jack JansenJ. Jansen59
A
14
D
70Elena AlonsoE. Alonso

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 15,952 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Alves.


0.00
Aberdeen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
Guillermo Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Sven Beck who takes it down. Sven Beck knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
6.15
Chris Delaney decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Delaney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Souness.
9.05
Guillermo Peiro passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira plays a one-two with Marino Lobont and advances towards the goal... Trevor Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
10.12
Aniello Petrachi comes in with a late challenge on Steven Winterburn. The referee calls over Aniello Petrachi and warns him to calm down! Steven Winterburn grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.59
Gavin Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.07
Igor Boksic catches Steven Winterburn on the ankles. The referee brings Igor Boksic to one side and gives him a warning! Steven Winterburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.20
Steven Winterburn hacks Aniello Petrachi from behind! Steven Winterburn is warned by the referee! Aniello Petrachi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.30
Stephen Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Matt Moffat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Moffat finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
20.47
Chris Delaney hits a low pass to Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic flicks a high pass forward. Brian Vernazza collects the pass. Brian Vernazza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.21
Brian Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Chandler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Chandler lofts in a cross ball towards Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Ivan Pichichi had no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
24.42
Chris Delaney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Ivan Pichichi is on top of it.
26.07
Marco Comotto barges into Bernard Olembé. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bernard Olembé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.40
Steven Winterburn flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Vieira who takes it down. Trevor Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.07
Igor Boksic threads the ball through to Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler whips in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Ivan Pichichi.
32.14
Guillermo Peiro threads a neat ball through to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn plays a one-two with Trevor Vieira and advances towards the goal... Steven Winterburn strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Claudio Rodriquez happens to be in the right place to block it.
33.07
Gavin Souness flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Mcallister who takes it down. Stephen Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont plays a one-two with Sven Beck and advances towards the goal... Chris Delaney hacks Marino Lobont from behind! Penalty not given!!
34.50
From the throw-in, Aniello Petrachi picks out Marc Janes. Marc Janes chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler sees Anastasios Triadis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anastasios Triadis whips in a cross ball towards Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
38.29
Brian Vernazza plays the ball forward to Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.24
Claudio Rodriquez passes the ball forward to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic makes a probing pass to Anastasios Triadis but he's offside!
45.00
Gavin Souness advances with the ball. Gavin Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen have changed their lineup with Jack Jansen replacing Marino Lobont. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off the second half!
47.17
Gavin Souness flicks a high ball forward to Steven Winterburn who takes it down. Steven Winterburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Kevin Davidson.
48.58
Brian Vernazza makes a simple pass to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown sees Anastasios Triadis just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Anastasios Triadis provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Ivan Pichichi gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
49.51
Igor Boksic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Gavin Souness blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
51.58
Anastasios Triadis passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler knocks in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.22
Marc Janes makes a probing pass to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.27
Stephen Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guillermo Peiro!
61.27
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Lakhdar Klouchi replacing Trevor Vieira .Dunfermline Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Anthony Haller replacing Harvey Brown and Elena Alonso replacing Pedro Chandler .
63.25
Guillermo Peiro sees space and advances. Guillermo Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.00
Igor Boksic passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Anthony Haller. Anthony Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Alonso. Elena Alonso fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
69.08
Jack Jansen makes a probing pass to Sven Beck. Sven Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.24
Lakhdar Klouchi catches Chris Delaney on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Delaney stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.03
Sven Beck comes in with a late challenge on Chris Delaney. The referee calls over Sven Beck and shows him a yellow card! Chris Delaney stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.25
Guillermo Peiro passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
75.08
Anastasios Triadis flicks a high pass forward. Igor Boksic controls it well on his chest. Igor Boksic plays a scrappy one-two with Elena Alonso and advances towards the goal... Igor Boksic shoots from just inside the box but Ivan Pichichi is on top of it.
77.02
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Duncan Mason replacing Gavin Souness .
78.08
Steven Winterburn sees Jack Jansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jack Jansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Rodriquez.
79.31
Steven Winterburn comes in with a late challenge on Aniello Petrachi. The referee warns Steven Winterburn again to calm down! Aniello Petrachi stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.55
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
26.8%
41.5%
31.7%

Scorers
Guillermo Peiro 45, 59
Igor Boksic 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Peiro of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Ivan Pichichi (GK)
7
2.Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
3.Marco Comotto (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Gavin Souness (DEF)
7
5.Stephen Mcallister (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Peiro (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Steven Winterburn (MID)
6
8.Marino Lobont (ATT)
6
9.Sven Beck (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Trevor Vieira (ATT)
7
11.Matt Moffat (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Mason (GK)
6
13.Lakhdar Klouchi (MID)yellow card
5
14.Jack Jansen (ATT)
6

1.Kevin Davidson (GK)
6
2.Aniello Petrachi (DEF)
6
3.Marc Janes (DEF)
6
4.Chris Delaney (DEF)
6
5.Claudio Rodriquez (DEF)
6
6.Brian Vernazza (MID)
6
7.Igor Boksic (MID)goal scored
8
8.Bernard Olembé (ATT)
6
9.Pedro Chandler (ATT)
7
10.Anastasios Triadis (ATT)
6
11.Harvey Brown (ATT)
6
 
12.Anthony Haller (ATT)
6
13.Olivier Van Himst (ATT)
0
14.Elena Alonso (DEF)
6