Match Report
| St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone |  |  | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
| Alex Hutchings | Alex Hutchings | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Richard White | R. White |  | 78 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Eddie Boertien | E. Boertien | |||||||||
| Gavin Morton | G. Morton | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Andy Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
| Luukas Riska | L. Riska |  | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 |  | Simon Schröder | S. Schröder | |||||||||
| Andres Cuevas | A. Cuevas |  | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 |  | Roland Ueltschi | R. Ueltschi | |||||||||
| Kevin Law | K. Law | | 68 | D | | 5 | | D | 65 |  | Sasha Udovenko | S. Udovenko | |||||||||
| Leonardo Medina | L. Medina |  | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Oleg Makin | O. Makin | |||||||||
| Chaabane Rahmani | C. Rahmani |  | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Shaun Taylor | S. Taylor | |||||||||
| Drazen Zilic | D. Zilic |  | 72 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 |  | Claude Escudé | C. Escudé | |||||||||
| Andy Law | A. Law | | 43 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 |  | Henk Boateng | H. Boateng | |||||||||
| Vernon Kissinger | V. Kissinger |  | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Mihai Ripanu | M. Ripanu |  | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 |  | Ruben Pinto | R. Pinto | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 19,150 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both St. Johnstone and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both St. Johnstone and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone kick off and get the first half underway!
2.29
0-0Leonardo Medina threads the ball through to Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roland Ueltschi.
8.38
0-0Aberdeen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate St. Johnstone's defence.
10.56
Chaabane Rahmani knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.46
0-0Oleg Makin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henk Boateng. Henk Boateng shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Richard White!
15.06
1-0Leonardo Medina takes it forward alone. Leonardo Medina plays a perfect one-two with Mihai Ripanu and rushes in on goal... Leonardo Medina takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.25
1-0Claude Escudé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henk Boateng. Henk Boateng sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
20.48
Shaun Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henk Boateng. Henk Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Pinto. Ruben Pinto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.02
Simon Schröder flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Makin. Oleg Makin makes a simple pass to John Naysmith. John Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.13
Drazen Zilic sees space and advances. Drazen Zilic lofts in a cross ball towards Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.01
Chaabane Rahmani takes it forward alone. Chaabane Rahmani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roland Ueltschi.
45.00
1-0Vernon Kissinger comes in with a late challenge on Roland Ueltschi. Vernon Kissinger is warned by the referee! Roland Ueltschi stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Aberdeen start the second half!
48.18
Vernon Kissinger catches Roland Ueltschi on the ankles. Vernon Kissinger is given another warning by the referee! Roland Ueltschi stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.39
Chaabane Rahmani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mihai Ripanu. Mihai Ripanu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Schröder.
51.58
Oleg Makin barges into Drazen Zilic. Oleg Makin is warned by the referee! Drazen Zilic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.05
Drazen Zilic decides to run forward with the ball. Drazen Zilic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.05
Kevin Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Medina. Leonardo Medina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Boertien who gathers it comfortably.
57.37
Leonardo Medina threads the ball through to Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Boertien who gathers it comfortably.
59.30
Oleg Makin kicks a strong pass forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Henk Boateng. Henk Boateng powers a header at goal. Richard White easily smothers it.
61.51
Claude Escudé chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Pinto. Ruben Pinto plays a perfect one-two with John Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Ruben Pinto rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.55
Andres Cuevas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chaabane Rahmani. Chaabane Rahmani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Boertien who gathers it comfortably.
77.04
Chaabane Rahmani knocks the ball forward to Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Schröder.
78.08
Andres Cuevas sees a break and surges forward. Andres Cuevas knocks the ball to his team mate, Mihai Ripanu. Mihai Ripanu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sasha Udovenko.
79.29
Chaabane Rahmani flicks the ball to his team mate, Mihai Ripanu. Mihai Ripanu tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Eddie Boertien.
81.12
Drazen Zilic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vernon Kissinger. Vernon Kissinger lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.43
Claude Escudé kicks a strong pass forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith plays a perfect one-two with Ruben Pinto and rushes in on goal... John Naysmith shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Naysmith!
90.00
Andy Booth powers a long ball forward. John Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard White who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
22.2%
40.3%
37.5%
Scorers