Elite, Aberdeen vs. Rangers FC (Mon Nov 14)


                             Aberdeen  |  Rangers FC
                          3-2-2-2-1 C  |  4-4-2 N
                          Dan Haldane  |  Gazza Grant
                                       |
                         T_Flowers GK  |  GK J_Dudek
                       A_Sheshukov DF  |  DF M_Hart
                            J_Faty DF  |  DF L_Amoruso
                     C_Azpilicueta DF  |  DF A_McLeish
                      M_Le_Tissier DM  |  DF E_Johnson
                           I_Aujla DM  |  MF K_Lafferty
                        O_Curkovic MF  |  MF S_Phelan
                         R_Ekelund MF  |  MF I_Muniain
                           S_Brown AM  |  MF Kaka
                         T_Hurlock AM  |  FW L_Podolski
                           A_Aliev FW  |  FW M_Murphy
                                       |
                     Okelo_Kigongo SUB |  SUB T_Snelders
                            N_Wade SUB |  SUB M_Lindberg
                           I_Golac SUB |  SUB O_Bosingwa
                          M_Oakley SUB |  SUB J_Jurado
                          S_Lovell SUB |  SUB N_Jelavic

Referee: A_Dali (Iran)


Min. 2  :(abn) J_Faty takes on E_Johnson 
          ...  He runs past him 
          ...  S_Phelan goes in stud's first 
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!! 
          ...  A_Dali calls him over! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD! 
          ...  He is lucky not to have seen red! 
Min. 6  :(rfc) K_Lafferty with the heel pass to L_Podolski 
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over! 
          ...  J_Faty hits it out for a throw 
Min. 8  :(abn) R_Ekelund gets to the by-line 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He plays the ball through to A_Aliev 
          ...  A_Aliev is clean through, he is one on one with J_Dudek 
          ...  He lobs it over J_Dudek 
          ...  It goes wide!! 
Min. 8  :(rfc) L_Podolski skips the challenge from T_Hurlock 
          ...  T_Hurlock with a well timed tackle 
          ...  A_Dali didn't like it though 
          ...  He gets away with that one 
          ...  It’s just a warning 
Min. 9  :(abn) O_Curkovic volleys it forward. He finds A_Aliev 
          ...  But A_McLeish slid in 
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be 
Min. 12 :(abn) T_Hurlock takes advantage of a mistake by L_Amoruso 
          ...  He runs towards goal 
          ...  T_Hurlock rises above the defence to head the ball ! 
          ...  The shot slips through J_Dudek's hands 
          ...  But goes wide! 
          ...  He got away with that! 
Min. 19 :(rfc) I_Muniain hits in a wicked shot! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  L_Podolski latches onto it! 
          ...  J_Faty brings him down in the area 
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely! 
          ...  But A_Dali waves play on!!! 
Min. 26 :(rfc) S_Phelan moves out wide 
          ...  He plays the ball through to Kaka 
          ...  But J_Faty sees the pass and cuts it out 
Min. 27 :(abn) A_Aliev with electric pace 
          ...  He eases past the defender 
          ...  But A_McLeish puts the ball out of play 
Min. 28 :(abn) O_Curkovic kills the ball dead 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  C_Azpilicueta gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  C_Azpilicueta rifles it at the goal ! 
          ...  But J_Dudek palms it away 
          ...  He could have caught that! 
Min. 32 :(abn) C_Azpilicueta cuts through the defence 
          ...  C_Azpilicueta smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! 
          ...  Looks like it should be J_Dudek's 
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  J_Dudek looks embarrassed! 
          ...  And Aberdeen are leading in the game now 
          ...  Aberdeen 1-0 Rangers FC ...
Min. 35 :(abn) R_Ekelund works the ball inside 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to A_Aliev 
          ...  A left-footer by A_Aliev ! 
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!! 
          ...  J_Dudek palms it behind !! 
          ...  What a great save! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  O_Curkovic chips the ball in towards the far post! 
          ...  J_Dudek makes the catch! 
Min. 36 :(abn) M_Le_Tissier slides it through the middle to A_Aliev 
          ...  M_Hart with the tackle 
          ...  He came to the rescue there! 
Min. 40 :(rfc) M_Murphy slows the ball down and waits for support 
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now 
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! 
          ...  His team mate plays the through ball for him! 
          ...  M_Le_Tissier fouls badly 
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment 
          ...  That will be a booking 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(abn) M_Le_Tissier is first to the ball 
          ...  But E_Johnson slides in two footed. 
          ...  A_Dali has a look but waves "Play On!" 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Aberdeen 1-0 Rangers FC

Min. 47 :(rfc) The defender under hits the back pass! 
          ...  M_Murphy is through! 
          ...  A_Sheshukov cleanly tackles him 
          ...  He judged that well 
Min. 48 :(abn) R_Ekelund gets to the bye line 
          ...  He puts it into the box 
          ...  He finds O_Curkovic 
          ...  Good sliding challenge from L_Amoruso 
          ...  It goes out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  T_Hurlock swings it in! 
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of J_Dudek 
Min. 50 :(rfc) I_Muniain leaps into the air 
          ...  He wins the header 
          ...  He heads it across to L_Podolski 
          ...  C_Azpilicueta with a superb tackle! 
          ...  He easily dispossessed him. 
Min. 56 :(abn) R_Ekelund with the cross-field pass to T_Hurlock 
          ...  T_Hurlock aims for the top right corner ! 
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!! 
          ...  Unbelievable!!! 
          ...  It's gone wide 
Min. 60 :(rfc) L_Amoruso twists his ankle! 
          ...  He isn't going to continue! 
Min. 60 :(rfc) M_Lindberg takes off his tracksuit 
          ...  he'll replace L_Amoruso as DF 
Min. 61 :(rfc) I_Muniain has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He takes it past C_Azpilicueta 
          ...  He knocks it to S_Phelan! 
          ...  S_Phelan hits the ball first time! 
          ...  He could have let that bounce 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Fine finish ! 
          ...  It's all square now! 
          ...  Aberdeen 1-1 Rangers FC ...
Min. 62 :(abn) T_Hurlock spits at S_Phelan 
          ...  A_Dali calls him over 
          ...  A_Dali tells him he has had enough warnings 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 70 :(abn) N_Wade takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace A_Sheshukov 
          ...  He'll play as a DF 
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off 
Min. 70 :(abn) M_Oakley takes off his tracksuit 
          ...  he'll replace O_Curkovic as MF 
Min. 70 :(abn) S_Lovell is being prepared to come on 
          ...  A_Aliev is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW 
Min. 70 :(rfc) O_Bosingwa takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace K_Lafferty 
          ...  He'll play as a MF 
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off 
Min. 71 :(abn) Aberdeen restructured their strategy to A 
Min. 73 :(rfc) O_Bosingwa drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to M_Murphy 
          ...  C_Azpilicueta brings him down from behind! 
          ...  But the ref gives nothing! 
Min. 75 :(rfc) J_Jurado will replace the useless S_Phelan and will play MF 
Min. 75 :(abn) R_Ekelund with the flick on 
          ...  He plays the ball across to T_Hurlock 
          ...  T_Hurlock keeps his head down as he hits the shot! 
          ...  Terrific shot 
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender 
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide 
          ...  That's unlucky! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  M_Oakley chips the ball in towards the far post! 
          ...  J_Dudek reads it well, and claims it! 
Min. 78 :(abn) T_Hurlock controls the ball immaculately 
          ...  Leaves the defenders for dead 
          ...  This looks like it could be a great chance 
          ...  T_Hurlock sees J_Dudek off his line ! 
          ...  But J_Dudek just gets his fingers to that one 
          ...  A_Dali has given a goal kick 
          ...  He's not having the best of days ! 
Min. 78 :(rfc) M_Murphy with the nutmeg 
          ...  He takes the ball forward 
          ...  A cracking drive from M_Murphy ! 
          ...  It grazes the post! 
          ...  And hits the side netting 
          ...  Goal Kick! 
Min. 80 :(rfc) The defender loses control of the ball! 
          ...  M_Murphy seizes control of it and thinks about the shot 
          ...  T_Hurlock with a nasty foul 
          ...  A_Dali will want to speak to him 
          ...  That's better. The dirty sod should have been sent off first time of asking! 
Min. 82 :(rfc) L_Podolski runs at I_Aujla 
          ...  He takes it past him 
          ...  L_Podolski drives the shot in! 
          ...  The ball moves through the air! 
          ...  T_Flowers moves quickly! 
          ...  Can he get to this? 
          ...  T_Flowers catches it with style! 
Min. 83 :(abn) R_Ekelund sprints past E_Johnson 
          ...  R_Ekelund has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He shoots! 
          ...  J_Dudek is stranded! 
          ...  He can't get there in time! 
          ...  OH! It drifts just past the post 
          ...  Great strike! 
          ...  Deserved a goal really 
Min. 85 :(abn) S_Brown with an incisive pass to C_Azpilicueta 
          ...  But M_Hart wins the ball 
Min. 85 :(rfc) J_Jurado with a slide rule pass to M_Murphy 
          ...  J_Faty pulls on his shirt 
          ...  He wins the ball 
          ...  The defender got away with the foul there! 
Min. 87 :(rfc) O_Bosingwa threads the through ball to M_Murphy 
          ...  J_Faty wins the ball 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Pittodrie Stadium
Attendance           : 76,960
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Aberdeen Match Info
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Best player          : C_Azpilicueta (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : C_Azpilicueta (32)
Sent Off             : T_Hurlock (80)
Booked               : M_Le_Tissier (40)
Injured              : N/A
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player          : I_Muniain
Scorers              : S_Phelan (61)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : S_Phelan (2)
Injured              : L_Amoruso (60)
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Match Statistics
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                                Aberdeen  |    Rangers FC
Attempts on Goal     :           9        |       3
Off target           :           5        |       1
On target            :           4        |       2
Possession           :          55        |       45
Corners              :           3        |       0
Red Cards            :           1        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          14        |       8
Key Tackles          :           8        |       6
Key Passes           :           9        |       8
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Final Score          : Aberdeen 1 - 1 Rangers FC
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Player Statistics - Aberdeen
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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T_Flowers      GK  29   2   2   1  27 |  93   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  -5   0   0   0
A_Sheshukov    DF   2  24   8   7  28 |  71   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0
J_Faty         DF   1  22   9   5  30 |  93   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 125   0   0
C_Azpilicueta  DF   2  22   8   8  13 |  93   0   2   0   0   2   1   0   0   0  50   0  36
M_Le_Tissier   DM   2   8  24   7  22 |  93   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  10  -2
I_Aujla        DM   2  10  21   8  35 |  93   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
O_Curkovic     MF   1   4  22   9  30 |  71   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  24   0
R_Ekelund      MF   1  11  20  12  28 |  93   0   0   5   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  60   0
S_Brown        AM   2   6  23  10  24 |  93   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0
T_Hurlock      AM   1   7  18  15  37 |  81   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   1   0 -10 -10  -2
A_Aliev        FW   3   6   9  23  35 |  71   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   8
Okelo_Kigongo  GK  23   4   4   5  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Wade         DF   2  22   7   5  25 |  22   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
I_Golac        DF   1  21   6   3  36 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Oakley       MF   2  10  19  11  36 |  22   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Lovell       FW   1   4   5  24  32 |  22   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Rangers FC
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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J_Dudek        GK  35   3   1   1  18 |  93   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0   0
M_Hart         DF   2  25   4   1  22 |  93   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0   0
L_Amoruso      DF   1  24  10   7  42 |  61   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0
A_McLeish      DF   1  21   9   5  26 |  93   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0   0
E_Johnson      DF   1  22   7   5  31 |  93   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0
K_Lafferty     MF   2   8  26   7  19 |  71   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0
S_Phelan       MF   3   6  25  19  36 |  76   0   0   1   0   1   1   1   0   0  -2  10  26
I_Muniain      MF   1   9  21   7  24 |  93   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  56   0
Kaka           MF   2   6  22  15  32 |  93   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Podolski     FW   1   5   2  24  24 |  93   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   8
M_Murphy       FW   1  11  13  24  26 |  93   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Snelders     GK  28   2   3   4  16 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Lindberg     DF   1  23   8   8  42 |  32   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
O_Bosingwa     MF   4   7  23  16  47 |  22   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  24   0
J_Jurado       MF   1  13  22   7  28 |  17   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0
N_Jelavic      FW   2   6   7  24  35 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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