Match Report


ArbroathArbroath     AberdeenAberdeen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John HutchisonJ. Hutchison71
G
1
G
65Kevin RaeK. Rae
Stefan FerranteS. Ferrante59
D
captain2
D
69Gunnar BratsethG. Bratseth
Nuno QuaresmaN. Quaresma56
D
3
D
60Matt ClelandM. Cleland
Dries Van WonderenD. Van Wonderen55
D
4captain
D
60Francisco CruzF. Cruz
Richard McallisterR. Mcallister57
M
5
D
57Garry GoughG. Gough
Dominic DalglishD. Dalglish54
M
6
M
70Callum MorrisonC. Morrison
Colin GemmillC. Gemmill54
M
7
M
68Mario BlancM. Blanc
Garry FergusonG. Ferguson50
M
8
M
65Philipe ChaveriatP. Chaveriat
Sebastiao TavaresS. Tavares54
A
9
M
63Neil NivenN. Niven
Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith53
A
10
A
73Herve ChalierH. Chalier
John DavidsonJ. Davidson49
A
11
A
70Peter McleodP. Mcleod
 
Simon KühnS. Kühn55
D
12
A
65Gary BoothG. Booth
Gavin StrachanG. Strachan52
D
13
A
64John MortonJ. Morton
Neil CampbellN. Campbell48
A
14
G
63Craig InglisC. Inglis

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 8,461 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Ritchie.


0.00
The first half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
2.42
Herve Chalier comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Quaresma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Quaresma runs off the knock.
3.28
Philipe Chaveriat kicks a strong pass forward to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
4.31
Nuno Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Garry Ferguson who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Ferguson plays the ball forward to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.08
Mario Blanc knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.12
Philipe Chaveriat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Nuno Quaresma and the loose ball is cleared up field.
20.40
Colin Gemmill sees a break and surges forward. Colin Gemmill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gunnar Bratseth.
27.09
Richard Mcallister hacks Philipe Chaveriat from behind! Richard Mcallister is warned by the referee! Philipe Chaveriat stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.17
Francisco Cruz makes a simple pass to Callum Morrison. With great vision, Callum Morrison plays the ball forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.15
Dominic Dalglish knocks the ball forward to John Davidson. John Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
33.19
Dominic Dalglish makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
34.13
Francisco Cruz plays the ball forward to Philipe Chaveriat. Philipe Chaveriat threads a neat ball through to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier shoots from 25 yards. John Hutchison easily gets down and covers it.
44.43
Richard Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Davidson. John Davidson shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Arbroath are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Stefan Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Dominic Dalglish darts forward. Dominic Dalglish makes a probing pass to Craig Naysmith but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Arbroath kick off!
51.24
Mario Blanc hacks Nuno Quaresma from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Quaresma runs off the knock.
54.55
Mario Blanc comes in with a late challenge on Colin Gemmill. The referee warns Mario Blanc to calm down! Colin Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.54
Richard Mcallister hits a low pass to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.54
Dominic Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Tavares. With a superhuman jump, Sebastiao Tavares connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
60.57
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Craig Inglis replacing Peter Mcleod .
63.34
Mario Blanc chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.31
Matt Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Blanc. Mario Blanc sees space and advances. Mario Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier beats his man to it with a header. John Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
71.30
Callum Morrison threads a neat ball through to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.56
Callum Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.38
Nuno Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Garry Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Garry Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Rae who gathers it comfortably.
81.43
Dries Van Wonderen comes in with a late challenge on Herve Chalier. The referee brings Dries Van Wonderen to one side and gives him a warning! Herve Chalier stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.39
Callum Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Craig Inglis who takes it down. Craig Inglis shoots from long range but somehow John Hutchison manages to keep it out.
84.17
Mario Blanc passes the ball forward to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arbroath

Aberdeen
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
33.3%
43.2%
23.5%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Hutchison of Arbroath

Match Ratings
1.John Hutchison (GK)
9
2.Stefan Ferrante (DEF)
7
3.Nuno Quaresma (DEF)
8
4.Dries Van Wonderen (DEF)
6
5.Richard Mcallister (MID)
6
6.Dominic Dalglish (MID)
9
7.Colin Gemmill (MID)
6
8.Garry Ferguson (MID)
6
9.Sebastiao Tavares (ATT)
6
10.Craig Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.John Davidson (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Kühn (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Strachan (DEF)
0
14.Neil Campbell (ATT)
0

1.Kevin Rae (GK)
6
2.Gunnar Bratseth (DEF)
6
3.Matt Cleland (DEF)
6
4.Francisco Cruz (DEF)
8
5.Garry Gough (DEF)
6
6.Callum Morrison (MID)
7
7.Mario Blanc (MID)yellow card
6
8.Philipe Chaveriat (MID)
7
9.Neil Niven (MID)
6
10.Herve Chalier (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Peter Mcleod (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Booth (ATT)
0
13.John Morton (ATT)
0
14.Craig Inglis (GK)
6