Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Queens Park | Queens Park | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Rae | K. Rae |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Scott Dalglish | S. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Gunnar Bratseth | G. Bratseth |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Callum Brady | C. Brady | |||||||||
| Matt Cleland | M. Cleland | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Matt Mason | M. Mason | |||||||||
| Francisco Cruz | F. Cruz |  | 60 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 62 |  | Urvin Vonk | U. Vonk | ||||||||
| Garry Gough | G. Gough | | 57 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 |  | Carlton Allman | C. Allman | |||||||||
| Callum Morrison | C. Morrison | | 70 | M | | 6 | | | M | 65 |  | Filipe Tavares | F. Tavares | ||||||||
| Mario Blanc | M. Blanc |  | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | John Strachan | J. Strachan | |||||||||
| Philipe Chaveriat | P. Chaveriat | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 |  | Paolo Peruzzi | P. Peruzzi | |||||||||
| Neil Niven | N. Niven | | 63 | M | | 9 | | A | 79 | | Jean-Sebastien Mboma | J. Mboma | |||||||||
| Herve Chalier | H. Chalier | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Stuart Hopkin | S. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Peter Mcleod | P. Mcleod | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Duncan Liddell | D. Liddell | |||||||||
| Gary Booth | G. Booth | | 65 | A | | 12 | | D | 62 | | Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | |||||||||
| John Morton | J. Morton | | 64 | A | | 13 | | A | 60 | | Gavin Sullivan | G. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Craig Inglis | C. Inglis | | 63 | G | | 14 | | D | 57 | | Massimo Franceschini | M. Franceschini | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 9,688 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aberdeen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen kick off!
2.03
0-0Filipe Tavares flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Mboma who gracefully takes it down. Jean-Sebastien Mboma shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
3.58
0-1Filipe Tavares makes a probing pass to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.51
0-1Mario Blanc knocks the ball forward to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Brady.
10.44
Mario Blanc threads a neat ball through to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod makes a convincing header. It's there!! Scott Dalglish has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.06
1-1Filipe Tavares barges into Mario Blanc. Filipe Tavares is warned by the referee! Mario Blanc carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.43
1-1Francisco Cruz clumsily knocks into Jean-Sebastien Mboma. The referee calls over Francisco Cruz and warns him to calm down! Jean-Sebastien Mboma runs off the knock.
32.26
1-1Francisco Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Blanc. Seeing a gap ahead, Mario Blanc picks a pass forward to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier shoots from 25 yards but Scott Dalglish reads it well. Excellent save!
33.51
Matt Cleland threads a neat ball through to Mario Blanc. Mario Blanc flicks a high pass forward. Peter Mcleod collects the pass. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Urvin Vonk.
34.40
Mario Blanc makes a probing pass to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
36.52
Paolo Peruzzi decides to run forward with the ball. Paolo Peruzzi whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Superb reactions from Kevin Rae. What a save!
38.03
Francisco Cruz sees Mario Blanc in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Blanc flicks a high pass forward to Herve Chalier who brings the ball under control. Herve Chalier shoots from long range but somehow Scott Dalglish manages to keep it out.
39.10
Philipe Chaveriat kicks a strong pass forward to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier whips in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Scott Dalglish.
40.37
Corner kick to Aberdeen. Callum Morrison plays it to the far post. Scott Dalglish drops low and scoops up the ball.
42.34
Mario Blanc knocks the ball to his team mate, Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Queens Park players seem much more motivated whilst the Aberdeen players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Queens Park kick off the second half!
54.38
Urvin Vonk volleys a long ball forward. Paolo Peruzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
55.16
2-1Peter Mcleod hacks Carlton Allman from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlton Allman runs off the knock.
57.50
John Strachan makes a probing pass to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.59
2-1Aberdeen have made a substitution with Craig Inglis replacing Peter Mcleod .Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Sullivan replacing Carlton Allman and Massimo Franceschini replacing Stuart Hopkin .
63.40
Francisco Cruz sees Callum Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Morrison passes the ball forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Sullivan.
65.54
Filipe Tavares takes it forward alone. Filipe Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.35
Mario Blanc threads a neat ball through to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier shoots from 25 yards but somehow Scott Dalglish manages to keep it out.
72.09
Philipe Chaveriat sees space and advances. Philipe Chaveriat knocks in a cross ball towards Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.30
Gunnar Bratseth makes a probing pass to Neil Niven. Neil Niven flicks a high pass forward. Craig Inglis controls it well on his chest. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Sullivan.
77.48
Queens Park have made a substitution with Callum Naysmith replacing Callum Brady .
85.14
Herve Chalier catches Gavin Sullivan on the ankles. The referee warns Herve Chalier to calm down! Gavin Sullivan runs off the knock.
87.23
2-1Matt Cleland hits a low pass to Philipe Chaveriat. Philipe Chaveriat brings the ball forward. Philipe Chaveriat threads the ball through to Craig Inglis but he's offside!
90.00
Filipe Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Mboma. Jean-Sebastien Mboma shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Kevin Rae manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
25%
45%
30%
Scorers
| Peter Mcleod 10, 42 | Duncan Liddell 4 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Mcleod of Aberdeen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Rae (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gunnar Bratseth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francisco Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mario Blanc (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Philipe Chaveriat (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Neil Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Herve Chalier (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Peter Mcleod (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 12. | Gary Booth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Morton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Inglis (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Scott Dalglish (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Callum Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Urvin Vonk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlton Allman (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Filipe Tavares (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | John Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paolo Peruzzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean-Sebastien Mboma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Liddell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Callum Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Massimo Franceschini (DEF) | 6 | |