Match Report
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Derek Robson | Derek Robson | manager | David ross Campbell | David ross Campbell | |||||||||||||||||
| Maksym Terekhin | M. Terekhin |  | 86 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Matthias Lensing | M. Lensing | ||||||||
| Danny Grella | D. Grella |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Alexander Kneissl | A. Kneissl | |||||||||
| Emmanuel Babayaro | E. Babayaro |  | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 | | Gerhard Augstein | G. Augstein | |||||||||
| Uruguay Duarte | U. Duarte |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 |  | Fabien Guei | F. Guei | |||||||||
| Marcel Vega | M. Vega |  | 85 | M | | 5 | | M | 72 | | Leonardo Zerdoux | L. Zerdoux | |||||||||
| François Doumbia | F. Doumbia |  | 79 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 |  | Nuno Castro | N. Castro | |||||||||
| Eric Gyan | E. Gyan |  | 83 | M | | 7 | | | M | 77 |  | Les Hulme | L. Hulme | ||||||||
| Craig Mccall | C. Mccall |  | 72 | M | | 8 | | M | 77 | | Nicolas Welter | N. Welter | |||||||||
| Ken Matsuda | K. Matsuda |  | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Xavier Deflandre | X. Deflandre | |||||||||
| Dax Gray | D. Gray |  | 84 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Martin Rösler | M. Rösler | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Almeida | R. Almeida | | 78 | A | | 11 | | A | 74 |  | Viktor Wolf | V. Wolf | |||||||||
| David Niven | D. Niven | | 83 | M | | 12 | | D | 73 | | Rodolphe Abdessadki | R. Abdessadki | |||||||||
| Youri Salenko | Y. Salenko |  | 75 | A | | 13 | | A | 73 |  | Kasper Beck | K. Beck | |||||||||
| Con Emerton | C. Emerton | | 82 | A | | 14 | | D | 68 | | Carlos Martins | C. Martins | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Pittodrie where Aberdeen play host to Falkirk. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Aberdeen and Falkirk are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Rahn.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Aberdeen and Falkirk are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Rahn.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Falkirk kicking off!
2.10
1-0With vision, Uruguay Duarte laces a through ball forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall makes an attacking run forward. Craig Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Matthias Lensing had no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
6.32
1-0François Doumbia barges into Nicolas Welter. The referee warns François Doumbia to calm down! Nicolas Welter runs off the knock.
14.32
1-0With a delightful solo run, Nuno Castro stretches the opposition's defence. Nuno Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler heads the ball goalwards. Maksym Terekhin comfortably picks it out of the air!
18.53
Emmanuel Babayaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall hits a low pass to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Matthias Lensing. Excellent save.
20.28
1-0François Doumbia flicks a high ball forward to Dax Gray who takes it down. Dax Gray shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.49
Ken Matsuda hacks Fabien Guei from behind! The referee brings Ken Matsuda to one side and gives him a warning! Fabien Guei runs off the knock.
22.03
Uruguay Duarte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Vega. Marcel Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ken Matsuda. Ken Matsuda lofts in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.04
Gerhard Augstein pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gerhard Augstein changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gerhard Augstein lofts in a cross ball towards Viktor Wolf. Viktor Wolf makes a convincing header. Viktor Wolf scores for Falkirk!!
32.20
Nuno Castro plays the ball forward to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler runs straight at the defence! Martin Rösler cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Maksym Terekhin smothers it!
34.18
2-1Fabien Guei flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Zerdoux who takes it down. Leonardo Zerdoux chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Grella.
38.22
Emmanuel Babayaro threads the ball through to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dax Gray. Dax Gray shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.40
Leonardo Zerdoux sees Viktor Wolf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Viktor Wolf shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Maksym Terekhin effortlessly smothers it!
44.32
Ken Matsuda comes in with a late challenge on Fabien Guei. Ken Matsuda is warned by the referee again! Fabien Guei runs off the knock.
45.00
Danny Grella makes a simple pass to Eric Gyan. Eric Gyan flicks a high pass forward to Dax Gray who brings the ball under control. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabien Guei.
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. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
47.40
Marcel Vega flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Kneissl.
48.04
Emmanuel Babayaro threads a neat ball through to Marcel Vega. Marcel Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Ken Matsuda. Ken Matsuda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Lensing who gathers it comfortably.
49.46
Emmanuel Babayaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Gyan. Eric Gyan threads the ball through to Dax Gray. Dax Gray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Matthias Lensing gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
53.52
Nuno Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Nuno Castro whips in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.04
François Doumbia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
61.38
Nuno Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emmanuel Babayaro.
66.44
Nicolas Welter chips the ball to his team mate, Viktor Wolf. Viktor Wolf knocks the ball forward, putting Martin Rösler through on goal. Martin Rösler tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Maksym Terekhin. Excellent save.
67.24
Nicolas Welter flicks a high ball forward to Xavier Deflandre who takes it down. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maksym Terekhin who gathers it comfortably.
77.05
François Doumbia plays the ball forward to Ken Matsuda. Ken Matsuda knocks in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
83.50
François Doumbia kicks a strong pass forward to Ken Matsuda. Ken Matsuda knocks in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
François Doumbia hits a low pass to Dax Gray. Dax Gray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aberdeen!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Dax Gray 2, 22, 77, 83, 90 | Viktor Wolf 26 Martin Rösler 54 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Maksym Terekhin (GK)
6
2. Danny Grella (DEF)
6
3. Emmanuel Babayaro (DEF)
6
4. Uruguay Duarte (DEF)
6
5. Marcel Vega (MID)
6
6. François Doumbia (MID)
6
7. Eric Gyan (MID)
6
8. Craig Mccall (MID)
6
9. Ken Matsuda (ATT)
7
10. Dax Gray (ATT)
9
11. Rodrigo Almeida (ATT)
6
12. David Niven (MID)
0
13. Youri Salenko (ATT)
0
14. Con Emerton (ATT)
0
1. Matthias Lensing (GK)
6
2. Alexander Kneissl (DEF)
6
3. Gerhard Augstein (DEF)
6
4. Fabien Guei (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Zerdoux (MID)
6
6. Nuno Castro (MID)
7
7. Les Hulme (MID)
6
8. Nicolas Welter (MID)
6
9. Xavier Deflandre (ATT)
6
10. Martin Rösler (ATT)
7
11. Viktor Wolf (ATT)
7
12. Rodolphe Abdessadki (DEF)
0
13. Kasper Beck (ATT)
0
14. Carlos Martins (DEF)
0