Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Aberdeen and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Aberdeen and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen kick off the first half!
2.37
0-0Simon Schröder makes a probing pass to Shaun Taylor. Shaun Taylor knocks the ball forward to Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elvis Altomare.
4.50
0-0Bakary Kirschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall goes all the way! Matt Mccall tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
6.46
0-0Takis Saravakos hacks Sasha Udovenko from behind! Takis Saravakos is warned by the referee! Sasha Udovenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.08
Eric Dugbatey comes in with a late challenge on Jonatan Farnerud. The referee calls over Eric Dugbatey and warns him to calm down! Jonatan Farnerud stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.30
Eric Dugbatey clumsily knocks into Henk Boateng. Eric Dugbatey is given another warning by the referee! Henk Boateng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.33
1-0Shaun Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.06
1-0Takis Saravakos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Eddie Boertien manages to keep it out.
45.00
1-0Neil Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Neil Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Matt Mccall but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off the second half!
47.52
Simon Schröder chips the ball to his team mate, Claude Escudé. Claude Escudé flicks the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.43
Oleg Makin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud goes all the way! Jonatan Farnerud cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.33
Claude Escudé knocks the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy McStay.
55.46
Eric Dugbatey barges into Henk Boateng. Eric Dugbatey is given yet another warning by the referee! Henk Boateng stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.36
Andy Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Claude Escudé. Claude Escudé knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Duncan Campbell manages to gather it comfortably.
61.48
Simon Schröder threads the ball through to Oleg Makin. Oleg Makin makes a probing pass to Henk Boateng. Henk Boateng goes all the way! Henk Boateng takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
66.24
Shaun Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud shoots from outside the area but Duncan Campbell is on top of it.
71.49
Takis Saravakos makes a simple pass to Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall shoots from 25 yards. Eddie Boertien easily smothers it.
77.14
Shaun Taylor makes a beautiful solo run. Shaun Taylor goes all the way! Shaun Taylor shoots from just inside the box. Shaun Taylor scores for Aberdeen!!
83.01
Bakary Kirschner threads the ball through to Neil Young. Neil Young shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.28
Neil Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall passes the ball forward but Neil Young is offside!
87.17
Neil Meiklejohn brings the ball forward. Neil Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Oleg Makin threads the ball through to Henk Boateng. Henk Boateng plays a perfect one-two with Jonatan Farnerud and rushes in on goal... Henk Boateng tries a spectacular strike but somehow Duncan Campbell manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
24.7%
46.8%
28.6%
Scorers
| Jonatan Farnerud 34, 51 John Naysmith 48 Shaun Taylor 77 |