Match Report


AberdeenAberdeen     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Computer Player Computer Player David Jacobs David Jacobs
Ivan PichichiI. Pichichi64
G
1
G
78Ivan JavorcicI. Javorcic
Malcolm VassellM. Vassell68
D
2
D
76Andy SullivanA. Sullivan
Marco ComottoM. Comotto63
D
captain3
D
75Niccolo BoltonN. Bolton
Gavin SounessG. Souness62
D
4
D
80Richard StrachanR. Strachan
Stephen McallisterS. Mcallister61
D
5
M
79Morten NielsenM. Nielsen
Guillermo PeiroG. Peiro67
M
6captain
M
82Dominic BradyD. Brady
Steven WinterburnS. Winterburn65
M
7
M
77David LindnerD. Lindner
Marino LobontM. Lobont71
A
8
M
80Simon MooreS. Moore
Sven BeckS. Beck65
A
9
A
71Mario MartinoM. Martino
Trevor VieiraT. Vieira63
A
10
A
75Jeroen KnopperJ. Knopper
Matt MoffatM. Moffat61
A
11
A
84Yaroslav SobolyevY. Sobolyev
 
Duncan MasonD. Mason61
G
12
D
77Craig MccallC. Mccall
Lakhdar KlouchiL. Klouchi60
M
13
M
75Perry RussellP. Russell
Jack JansenJ. Jansen59
A
14
A
49Graham SturridgeG. Sturridge

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 14,980 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Alves.


0.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the match underway!
2.13
David Lindner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Lindner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Pichichi who gathers it comfortably.
3.46
Andy Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Simon Moore. With a delightful solo run, Simon Moore stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Moore shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ivan Pichichi.
4.15
Morten Nielsen takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Dominic Brady shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ivan Pichichi with no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
6.16
Stephen Mcallister passes the ball forward to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Javorcic who gathers it comfortably.
8.33
Guillermo Peiro darts forward. Guillermo Peiro controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Matt Moffat through on goal. Andy Sullivan catches Matt Moffat on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
9.20
Stephen Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Andy Sullivan's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
10.29
Trevor Vieira takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont deftly flicks the ball on. Yaroslav Sobolyev chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
12.16
Gavin Souness breaks forward. Gavin Souness darts forward. Gavin Souness makes a probing pass to Guillermo Peiro but he's offside!
14.11
Dominic Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morten Nielsen. Morten Nielsen knocks in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Gavin Souness!
15.39
Airdrieonians appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
18.08
Steven Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
20.27
Marco Comotto makes a probing pass to Sven Beck. Sven Beck knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
21.43
With a delightful solo run, Guillermo Peiro stretches the opposition's defence. Guillermo Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Andy Sullivan's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
22.27
It's a corner kick. Trevor Vieira loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Guillermo Peiro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball flies towards the top corner but Morten Nielsen is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
23.58
Corner kick to Aberdeen. Trevor Vieira plays it to the far post. Some silky footwork from Sven Beck provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.03
Steven Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.27
Dominic Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeroen Knopper. Jeroen Knopper makes a simple pass, allowing Yaroslav Sobolyev to run into the box. Yaroslav Sobolyev shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
32.07
Guillermo Peiro threads a neat ball through to Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.29
Gavin Souness knocks the ball forward to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beck collects the pass. Sven Beck controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.06
Simon Moore sees Mario Martino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Martino chips the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Knopper. Jeroen Knopper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Airdrieonians kick off and get the second half underway!
53.02
Mario Martino takes it forward alone. Mario Martino skips past Marco Comotto! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mario Martino provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
55.53
Gavin Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn knocks the ball forward to Sven Beck. Sven Beck whips in a cross ball towards Jack Jansen. Jack Jansen makes a convincing header. Ivan Javorcic manages to gather it.
57.24
Morten Nielsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Knopper. Jeroen Knopper deftly passes the ball to Dominic Brady, releasing him through on goal. Dominic Brady shoots from just inside the box but somehow Ivan Pichichi manages to keep it out.
60.30
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Lakhdar Klouchi replacing Trevor Vieira .Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Craig Mccall replacing Niccolo Bolton and Graham Sturridge replacing Jeroen Knopper .
63.32
Guillermo Peiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.58
With great vision, Gavin Souness plays the ball forward to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Peiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.26
Guillermo Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
77.03
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Duncan Mason replacing Gavin Souness .
81.36
Steven Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Javorcic who gathers it comfortably.
83.43
Duncan Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Peiro collects the pass. Guillermo Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Javorcic who gathers it comfortably.
84.23
Steven Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Sven Beck. Sven Beck whips in a cross ball towards Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
87.23
Jack Jansen sees Guillermo Peiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.11
Dominic Brady catches Guillermo Peiro on the ankles. Dominic Brady is shown the yellow card! Guillermo Peiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Aberdeen

Airdrieonians
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
11
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
29.5%
42%
28.4%

Scorers
Dominic Brady 4
Yaroslav Sobolyev 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yaroslav Sobolyev of Airdrieonians

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

1.Ivan Javorcic (GK)
6
2.Andy Sullivan (DEF)
6
3.Niccolo Bolton (DEF)
6
4.Richard Strachan (DEF)
6
5.Morten Nielsen (MID)
7
6.Dominic Brady (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.David Lindner (MID)
6
8.Simon Moore (MID)
7
9.Mario Martino (ATT)
7
10.Jeroen Knopper (ATT)
7
11.Yaroslav Sobolyev (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Craig Mccall (DEF)
6
13.Perry Russell (MID)
0
14.Graham Sturridge (ATT)
6