Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Aberdeen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Dalglish.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Dalglish.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen kick off the first half!
2.43
0-1David Niven threads a neat ball through to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson lofts in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aberdeen!
8.27
0-1David Niven flicks a high pass forward. Joël Diané controls it well on his chest. Joël Diané edges inside the box! Joël Diané makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Garry Gough.
9.39
Michelangelo Argilli takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Arni Áskelsson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Garry Gough has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.31
Alexander Vangelis threads a neat ball through to Billy Collins. Billy Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson plays a one-two with Dax Gray and advances towards the goal... Arni Áskelsson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Garry Gough with no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
22.11
Jose Gomes surges forward with the ball. Jose Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Kneissl who takes it down. Tobias Kneissl makes a probing pass between the defence to Colin Glass. Colin Glass comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Maksym Terekhin.
23.23
0-3Corner kick to East Stirling. David Marques plays it short to Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
26.22
0-3Manuel Giménez advances with the ball. Manuel Giménez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joël Diané but he's offside!
27.02
David Niven flicks a high ball forward to Joël Diané who takes it down. Joël Diané flicks a high pass forward. Dax Gray controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Dax Gray shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.08
Uruguay Duarte makes a beautiful solo run. Uruguay Duarte kicks a strong pass forward to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson whips in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. With a superhuman jump, Dax Gray connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Garry Gough manages to keep it out.
32.47
0-4Alexander Vangelis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Collins. Billy Collins threads a neat ball through to Dax Gray. Dax Gray shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.43
0-4Billy Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Joël Diané. Joël Diané knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noah Herzog.
42.17
0-4Michelangelo Argilli sees a break and surges forward. Michelangelo Argilli knocks in a cross ball towards Joël Diané. With a superhuman jump, Joël Diané connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Kevin McStay. Excellent block.
44.49
Billy Collins surges forward with the ball. Billy Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
East Stirling kick off and get the second half underway!
51.03
Jose Gomes flicks a high pass forward to David Marques who brings the ball under control. David Marques sees Dave Stockdale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Stockdale runs straight at the defence! Dave Stockdale tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
54.40
Billy Collins knocks the ball forward to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson knocks in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.33
Jose Gomes sees a break and surges forward. Jose Gomes threads the ball through to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale deftly passes the ball to Colin Glass, releasing him through on goal. Colin Glass shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Maksym Terekhin.
60.35
It's a corner kick. David Marques loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Claude Angeletti shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
60.35
0-4East Stirling have made 2 substitutions with David Greig replacing David Marques and Paul Glass replacing Dambou Ferri .
69.11
David Niven flicks a high pass forward to Arni Áskelsson who brings the ball under control. Arni Áskelsson lofts in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dax Gray scores for Aberdeen!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
72.57
Manuel Giménez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Gough who gathers it comfortably.
77.17
John Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Gomes.
79.37
Jose Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Toni Vercoutre collects the pass. Toni Vercoutre knocks the ball forward to Colin Glass. Colin Glass deftly passes the ball to Dave Stockdale, releasing him through on goal. Dave Stockdale rockets a shot on goal. Maksym Terekhin gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
83.11
Manuel Giménez threads a neat ball through to Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Gomes.
85.42
Alexander Vangelis sees David Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Niven plays the ball forward to Joël Diané. Joël Diané knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noah Herzog.
87.49
Toni Vercoutre plays the ball forward to Paul Glass. Paul Glass skips past Uruguay Duarte! Paul Glass shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Alexander Vangelis threads a neat ball through to David Niven. Seeing a gap ahead, David Niven plays the ball forward to Joël Diané. Joël Diané lofts in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
6
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
36.2%
40.6%
23.2%
Scorers
| Dax Gray 2, 27, 69 Arni Áskelsson 9, 14, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arni Áskelsson of Aberdeen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Gough (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Noah Herzog (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claude Angeletti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Toni Vercoutre (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Colin Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tobias Kneissl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dambou Ferri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dave Stockdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Dickov (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Maksym Terekhin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Uruguay Duarte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexander Vangelis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Michelangelo Argilli (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Giménez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joël Diané (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dax Gray (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Arni Áskelsson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Enrique Lozano (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcel Vega (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | François Doumbia (MID) | 0 | |