Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Lin Benedictuz | Lin Benedictuz | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gabriel Thomas | G. Thomas |  | 82 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Darren Walker | D. Walker | |||||||||
| Lucien Ndiefi | L. Ndiefi |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 |  | David Hutchison | D. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Jan Jensen | J. Jensen |  | 80 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 | | Robbie King | R. King | |||||||||
| Florian Dohr | F. Dohr |  | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 | | Matt Inglis | M. Inglis | |||||||||
| Elias Dabizas | E. Dabizas |  | 73 | M | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Duncan Thomson | D. Thomson | |||||||||
| Piero Tedesco | P. Tedesco |  | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Gary Strachan | G. Strachan | |||||||||
| Lukas Felix | L. Felix |  | 77 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 |  | Roy Inia | R. Inia | |||||||||
| jonathan Nunez | j. Nunez |  | 76 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Craig Strachan | C. Strachan | |||||||||
| Hlynur Hjálmarsson | H. Hjálmarsson |  | 81 | A | | 9 | | M | 55 |  | Leon Roth | L. Roth | |||||||||
| Efren Briseño | E. Briseño | | 81 | A | | 10 | | A | 86 | | Stephen McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Samuel Barros | S. Barros |  | 77 | A | | 11 | | A | 76 | | Stuart Hutchison | S. Hutchison | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Brechin. A crowd of 17,535 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aberdeen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Aberdeen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Brechin kicking off!
3.32
0-0Craig Strachan knocks the ball forward to Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.18
1-0Elias Dabizas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hlynur Hjálmarsson. Hlynur Hjálmarsson goes all the way! Hlynur Hjálmarsson shoots from just inside the box. Darren Walker is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.42
Jan Jensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elias Dabizas. Elias Dabizas surges forward with the ball. Elias Dabizas goes all the way! Elias Dabizas shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.09
2-0Elias Dabizas passes the ball forward to Samuel Barros. Samuel Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Hlynur Hjálmarsson. Hlynur Hjálmarsson heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Darren Walker.
22.34
Florian Dohr threads the ball through to Elias Dabizas. Elias Dabizas passes the ball forward to Efren Briseño. Efren Briseño shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Darren Walker!
27.07
2-0Leon Roth hacks Elias Dabizas from behind! Leon Roth is given a warning by the referee! Elias Dabizas stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.19
Lucien Ndiefi takes it forward alone. Lucien Ndiefi takes it forward alone. Lucien Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball towards Hlynur Hjálmarsson. Hlynur Hjálmarsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Darren Walker!
33.29
2-0Craig Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.33
Piero Tedesco makes a probing pass to Samuel Barros. Samuel Barros shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.40
Robbie King takes it forward alone. Robbie King knocks the ball forward to Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Aberdeen start the second half!
48.28
Craig Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.16
2-0Jan Jensen kicks a strong pass forward to Piero Tedesco. Piero Tedesco knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Barros. Samuel Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Efren Briseño but he's offside!
53.39
Leon Roth knocks the ball forward to Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.01
Lukas Felix controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hlynur Hjálmarsson. Hlynur Hjálmarsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Walker who gathers it comfortably.
61.58
Piero Tedesco sees space and advances. Piero Tedesco goes all the way! Piero Tedesco shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Darren Walker manages to keep it out.
63.26
Matt Inglis decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.21
Lucien Ndiefi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elias Dabizas. Elias Dabizas advances with the ball. Elias Dabizas knocks in a cross ball towards Hlynur Hjálmarsson. Hlynur Hjálmarsson powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.56
Jan Jensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Tedesco. Piero Tedesco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Efren Briseño. Efren Briseño plays a perfect one-two with Samuel Barros and rushes in on goal... Efren Briseño shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Efren Briseño scores for Aberdeen!!
85.33
Matt Inglis knocks the ball forward to Gary Strachan. Gary Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Gabriel Thomas had no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
89.10
3-1David Hutchison catches jonathan Nunez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! jonathan Nunez runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
23.1%
44.9%
32.1%
Scorers