Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 14,974 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aberdeen and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Gemmill.


0.00
Airdrieonians kick off the first half!
2.14
Jonas Sachs decides to run forward with the ball. Jonas Sachs surges forward with the ball. Jonas Sachs hits a low pass to Mick Milligan. Uruguay Duarte barges into Mick Milligan. Penalty for Airdrieonians!!
2.14
The referee points to the spot..
3.26
Mick Milligan takes a short run up. Maksym Terekhin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
4.20
Colin Hendry plays the ball forward to Eoin Sheringham. Eoin Sheringham chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.20
Michelangelo Argilli advances with the ball. Michelangelo Argilli deftly passes the ball to Youri Salenko, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Youri Salenko provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.22
Yves-A. Afanou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko knocks in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Kevin Mcinnes had no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
15.48
Tony Van Westerop hacks Stefaan Scifo from behind! The referee calls over Tony Van Westerop and warns him to calm down! Stefaan Scifo stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.34
Alberto Rowett flicks a high pass forward. Youri Salenko controls it well on his chest. Youri Salenko whips in a cross ball towards Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Colin Hendry.
17.51
Corner kick to Aberdeen. Michelangelo Argilli plays it short to Arni Áskelsson. Colin Hendry steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
18.05
Alberto Rowett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko makes a convincing header but somehow Colin Hendry happens to be in the right place to block it.
20.14
Yves-A. Afanou knocks the ball forward to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
24.18
With great vision, Stefaan Scifo plays the ball forward to Tomás Cáceres. Tomás Cáceres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.16
Yves-A. Afanou flicks a high pass forward. Youri Salenko collects the pass. Youri Salenko shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
33.12
Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Mick Milligan collects the pass. Mick Milligan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Campbell but the linesman indicates offside!
34.16
Yves-A. Afanou flicks the ball to his team mate, Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.31
Tomás Cáceres threads a neat ball through to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Hendry.
38.06
Tomás Cáceres sees a break and surges forward. Tomás Cáceres shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Kevin Mcinnes.
39.46
Michelangelo Argilli takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Arni Áskelsson cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
40.35
Leevi Taulerus clumsily knocks into Stephen Liddell. The referee brings Leevi Taulerus to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.15
Tomás Cáceres chips the ball to his team mate, Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus knocks the ball to his team mate, Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aberdeen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. The Aberdeen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the second half underway!
51.08
Alberto Rowett knocks the ball to his team mate, Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
53.55
Tomás Cáceres sees Leevi Taulerus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leevi Taulerus whips in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Mcinnes picks it out of the air!
60.51
Delio Galindo hits a low pass to Michelangelo Argilli. Michelangelo Argilli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko whips in a cross ball towards Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Mcinnes.
62.47
Corner kick to Aberdeen. Michelangelo Argilli plays it to the near post. Kevin Ferguson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
67.56
Eoin Sheringham sees Alec Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Maksym Terekhin comfortably smothers it!
72.16
Uruguay Duarte passes the ball forward to Michelangelo Argilli. Michelangelo Argilli makes an attacking run forward. Michelangelo Argilli makes a defence splitting pass to Youri Salenko. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Youri Salenko provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
75.49
Stefaan Scifo passes the ball forward to Tomás Cáceres. Tomás Cáceres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
81.36
With great vision, Alberto Rowett plays the ball forward to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson knocks in a cross ball towards Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.34
Uruguay Duarte chips the ball to his team mate, Tomás Cáceres. Tomás Cáceres flicks the ball to his team mate, Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.03
Stefaan Scifo threads the ball through to Tomás Cáceres. Tomás Cáceres flicks a high pass forward. Youri Salenko controls it well on his chest. Youri Salenko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Sachs.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.6%
31.4%
Play Area
20%
41.4%
38.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Youri Salenko of Aberdeen

Match Ratings