Division Two League Match, Aberdeen vs. Schalke 04 (Tue Oct 21)


                             Aberdeen  |  Schalke 04
                              4-4-2 E  |  4-1-3-2 A
                          Dan Haldane  |  Scott Phillips
                                       |
                         T_Flowers GK  |  GK F_Foster
                          W_A_Glen DF  |  DF D_O_Dea
                            N_Wade DF  |  DF A_Birindelli
                         A_Pereira DF  |  DF J_Zanetti
                           I_Golac DF  |  DF B_Hangeland
                      M_Le_Tissier MF  |  DM V_Jones
                          J_Tessem MF  |  MF Lee_Ho
                              Kaka MF  |  MF G_Driver
                         H_Rutland MF  |  MF A_Cejudo
                          S_Lovell FW  |  FW L_Massu
                        J_Valdivia FW  |  FW Y_Mizuno
                                       |
                       F_Eggington SUB |  SUB B_Chin
                          A_Alrawi SUB |  SUB M_Flano
                           J_Ayden SUB |  SUB K_Dalglish
                         T_Hurlock SUB |  SUB M_Buskermolen
                          D_Murphy SUB |  SUB G_Hurst

Referee: S_Dougal (Scotland)


Min. 2  :(abn) A_Pereira loses J_Zanetti
          ...  A_Pereira rifles it to the far post !
          ...  He hits the side netting
          ...  There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in!
Min. 3  :(abn) Kaka beats D_O_Dea
          ...  It looked like he pushed his marker
          ...  "Play On!" Waves S_Dougal
          ...  Kaka has time and space!
          ...  He tries the lob!
          ...  But he somehow misses
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 3  :(shk) B_Hangeland takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past Kaka
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  B_Hangeland curls it towards the top corner !
          ...  T_Flowers is stranded!
          ...  He can't get there in time!
          ...  OH! It drifts just past the post
          ...  Great strike!
          ...  Deserved a goal really
Min. 5  :(abn) J_Valdivia runs at A_Birindelli
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from A_Birindelli
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Kaka floats the ball in!
          ...  A_Birindelli belts it clear
Min. 6  :(abn) J_Valdivia beats his marker
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  Good sliding challenge from B_Hangeland and it had to be
Min. 8  :(abn) S_Lovell with the mazy run
          ...  How he got through those defenders I don't know
          ...  He sets himself up for the shot
          ...  S_Lovell unleashes a pile driver !
          ...  F_Foster saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one
Min. 12 :(abn) H_Rutland slides the ball across to S_Lovell
          ...  S_Lovell has time and space!
          ...  He tries the lob!
          ...  It's going over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  But lands on the roof of the net !!
          ...  F_Foster looks relieved there!
Min. 12 :(shk) Lee_Ho pulls it back to L_Massu
          ...  L_Massu hits it
          ...  This one could go anywhere !
          ...  But T_Flowers just gets his fingers to that one
          ...  S_Dougal has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 17 :(abn) J_Tessem runs down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He cuts the ball back
          ...  S_Lovell latches onto the pass
          ...  He carves out some space
          ...  S_Lovell hits a great drive!
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  F_Foster is wrong footed!
          ...  It drifts just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  N_Wade plays it into the danger area!
          ...  F_Foster easily claims the ball!
Min. 18 :(abn) S_Lovell beats his marker
          ...  S_Lovell with the overhead !
          ...  F_Foster won't get to that!
          ...  It clips the post!
          ...  And goes wide!
Min. 21 :(shk) The ball is passed in from G_Driver, he finds Lee_Ho
          ...  W_A_Glen is late with that one
          ...  He gets up and shakes the players hand
Min. 23 :(abn) Kaka beats A_Birindelli
          ...  He muscled him off the ball
          ...  Kaka attempts a chip!
          ...  But it goes wide of the post
Min. 24 :(abn) J_Valdivia is first to the ball
          ...  But D_O_Dea wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 26 :(shk) Lee_Ho with a one-touch layoff to L_Massu
          ...  A left-footer by L_Massu !
          ...  T_Flowers parries it, he follows it up
          ...  He fires it over!!
Min. 29 :(shk) L_Massu beats W_A_Glen
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
          ...  A vicious shot by L_Massu !
          ...  But T_Flowers makes an easy save
Min. 31 :(abn) Kaka plays it forward to M_Le_Tissier
          ...  A scorcher of a shot from M_Le_Tissier !
          ...  It hammers off the bar onto the line
          ...  S_Dougal talks to his assistant
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  That's put Aberdeen in front!
          ...  Aberdeen 1-0 Schalke 04 ...
Min. 31 :(shk) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
          ...  It seems Schalke 04 will now be playing N
Min. 31 :(shk) A defence splitting pass from G_Driver to Y_Mizuno
          ...  Y_Mizuno keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
          ...  But T_Flowers punches it away
          ...  He had to be brave to come for that one
Min. 33 :(abn) J_Tessem finds his way through
          ...  He bent his run well
          ...  Blocked by L_Massu
Min. 35 :(abn) N_Wade is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure
          ...  H_Rutland latches onto the ball
          ...  H_Rutland hits the ball first time!
          ...  He could have let that bounce
          ...  F_Foster has it covered
          ...  It takes a bobble!
          ...  F_Foster reacts well to save!!!
Min. 37 :(shk) V_Jones holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to Y_Mizuno
          ...  W_A_Glen with an ugly foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
Min. 39 :(abn) N_Wade with an intelligent ball to S_Lovell
          ...  S_Lovell aiming for the bottom corner !
          ...  It hits the inside of the post
          ...  It falls right into F_Foster's arms
          ...  Unlucky
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Aberdeen 1-0 Schalke 04

Min. 47 :(shk) Lee_Ho with a simple pass to L_Massu
          ...  A scorcher of a shot from L_Massu !
          ...  The shot slips through T_Flowers's hands
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  What a terrible mistake
          ...  That's the equaliser!
          ...  Aberdeen 1-1 Schalke 04 ...
Min. 48 :(shk) Schalke 04 switch to playing A
Min. 48 :(shk) B_Hangeland has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past W_A_Glen
          ...  He puts in J_Zanetti!
          ...  J_Zanetti hits a curling shot!
          ...  But T_Flowers tips it behind
          ...  S_Dougal has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 49 :(shk) V_Jones curls the ball out wide to Y_Mizuno
          ...  J_Valdivia gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 50 :(abn) M_Le_Tissier drives the ball across field
          ...  It comes to S_Lovell
          ...  S_Lovell curls the ball in on goal !
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  But it sails past the post !!
          ...  F_Foster never had a chance!
Min. 50 :(shk) L_Massu has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past the defender!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  A powerful shot by L_Massu !
          ...  T_Flowers with a great save
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 52 :(abn) J_Tessem is taking a throw in
          ...  He is taking a run up at it!
          ...  He throws it long to J_Valdivia
          ...  J_Valdivia with a thundering shot!
          ...  But F_Foster punches it away
Min. 53 :(abn) M_Le_Tissier is unmarked!
          ...  M_Le_Tissier with the side footed shot!
          ...  F_Foster makes a fine save
Min. 55 :(abn) M_Le_Tissier has a go!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  Kaka collects the loose ball!
          ...  D_O_Dea reads the situation well and wins the ball
          ...  But it goes out
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_Tessem crosses it in!
          ...  J_Valdivia tries to place the shot!
          ...  F_Foster makes a comfortable save
          ...  He wasn't troubled there
Min. 59 :(abn) J_Valdivia plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He runs towards goal now
          ...  J_Zanetti stands firm and knocks the player to the ground!!
          ...  That's a rash challenge!!
          ...  That will be a booking
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 60 :(abn) A_Alrawi is being prepared to come on
          ...  A_Pereira is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 60 :(abn) T_Hurlock is being prepared to come on
          ...  M_Le_Tissier is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 60 :(abn) D_Murphy is coming on for S_Lovell and playing FW
Min. 60 :(abn) D_Murphy with the nutmeg
          ...  He takes the ball forward
          ...  D_Murphy blasts it at the goal !
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Kaka floats the ball in!
          ...  F_Foster makes the catch!
Min. 61 :(abn) D_Murphy lobs it over G_Driver
          ...  D_Murphy hits a curling shot!
          ...  But F_Foster palms it away
          ...  He could have caught that!
Min. 63 :(abn) T_Hurlock flicks the ball through
          ...  J_Valdivia runs onto it!
          ...  J_Valdivia with the shot on net !
          ...  F_Foster narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety
Min. 65 :(shk) V_Jones controls it well
          ...  He nutmegs I_Golac
          ...  He puts in L_Massu!
          ...  L_Massu aiming for the bottom corner !
          ...  But T_Flowers just gets his fingers to that one
          ...  S_Dougal has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 67 :(abn) W_A_Glen off the woodwork.
          ...  D_Murphy picks up the deflection
          ...  D_Murphy fires off a right-footed shot !
          ...  But he somehow misses
          ...  That was a woeful effort
Min. 68 :(shk) K_Dalglish takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace Lee_Ho
          ...  He'll play as a MF
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 69 :(abn) D_Murphy plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He heads towards the goal
          ...  He slides it past the defender!
          ...  J_Zanetti forces him off the ball
Min. 70 :(shk) G_Hurst is going to be brought on
          ...  Y_Mizuno is leaving the pitch
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 70 :(shk) G_Driver changes direction inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to L_Massu
          ...  A glorious effort by L_Massu !
          ...  But he puts it wide
Min. 72 :(shk) M_Flano takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace B_Hangeland
          ...  He'll play as a DF
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 72 :(shk) G_Driver has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past W_A_Glen
          ...  He knocks it to L_Massu!
          ...  L_Massu with a stunning strike !
          ...  But T_Flowers reaches the ball. Good save
          ...  There was a foul on T_Flowers anyway
Min. 73 :(shk) V_Jones has it now
          ...  He takes on A_Alrawi
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in M_Flano!
          ...  M_Flano bears down on goal!
          ...  T_Flowers tips it wide for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  G_Driver drives it into the box!
          ...  T_Flowers reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 75 :(shk) D_O_Dea finds L_Massu in acres of space
          ...  L_Massu flings a shot at goal !
          ...  T_Flowers can't get to it!
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar!
          ...  T_Flowers makes a cocky smile
          ...  Did he know that was going over?
Min. 76 :(abn) T_Hurlock cut's in on the inside of the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to N_Wade
          ...  N_Wade has time and space!
          ...  He tries the lob!
          ...  F_Foster watches it sail wide!
Min. 77 :(shk) V_Jones has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past Kaka
          ...  He puts in G_Hurst!
          ...  T_Hurlock cuts it out easily
          ...  He clears the ball up field
Min. 78 :(shk) K_Dalglish volleys it forward. He finds L_Massu
          ...  A glorious effort by L_Massu !
          ...  T_Flowers parries it
          ...  The defender clears it
Min. 81 :(shk) L_Massu sidesteps A_Alrawi
          ...  He was too quick for his marker
          ...  L_Massu tries the shot !
          ...  T_Flowers watches it sail wide!
Min. 83 :(shk) M_Flano pass splits open the defence
          ...  What a ball!
          ...  L_Massu is clean through!
          ...  L_Massu sights up the goal
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  But he's missed it!
          ...  He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
Min. 84 :(abn) J_Tessem leaps into the air
          ...  He wins the header
          ...  He heads it across to Kaka
          ...  J_Zanetti wins control of the ball with his hand!!
          ...  Play On!!
Min. 84 :(shk) L_Massu nutmegs the defender
          ...  L_Massu tries to lob the keeper !
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(shk) G_Hurst loses T_Hurlock
          ...  But I_Golac wins the ball with a sliding challenge
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Cejudo lofts the ball in!
          ...  T_Flowers easily catches it!
Min. 94 :(shk) L_Massu steps over the ball
          ...  He nutmegs N_Wade
          ...  That a lovely piece of trickery
          ...  L_Massu attempts to drive it home!
          ...  But he puts it well wide
          ...  That was a mishit effort!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Pittodrie Stadium
Attendance           : 78,388
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Aberdeen Match Info
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Best player          : M_Le_Tissier
Scorers              : M_Le_Tissier (31)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Schalke 04 Match Info
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Best player          : L_Massu (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : L_Massu (47)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : J_Zanetti (59)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                              Aberdeen    |    Schalke 04
Attempts on Goal     :          19        |       18
Off target           :          11        |       8
On target            :           8        |       10
Possession           :          58        |       42
Corners              :           4        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          10        |       7
Key Tackles          :           3        |       7
Key Passes           :          12        |       14
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Final Score          : Aberdeen 1 - 1 Schalke 04
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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  35   2   2   1  27 |  95  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  45   0   0   0
W_A_Glen       DF   2  26  11  10  27 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
N_Wade         DF   2  25   8   5  25 |  95   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   1
A_Pereira      DF   2  24  11   7  14 |  61   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
I_Golac        DF   1  23   7   3  36 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
M_Le_Tissier   MF   2   9  28   8  22 |  61   0   0   2   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  20  25
J_Tessem       MF   1   7  25  16  27 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
Kaka           MF   2   6  24  16  32 |  95   0   0   1   1   2   0   0   0   0   0  25   2
H_Rutland      MF   1   7  24  11  14 |  95   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
S_Lovell       FW   1   4   5  26  32 |  61   0   0   0   0   6   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
J_Valdivia     FW   2   5  10  25  31 |  95   0   1   0   0   3   0   0   0   0  20   0  15
F_Eggington    GK  27   3   2   2  33 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Alrawi       DF   1  23   3   3  28 |  34   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Ayden        DF   1  22  10   6  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Hurlock      MF   1   8  22  18  37 |  34   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20   0
D_Murphy       FW   2  10   7  25  37 |  34   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   7

Player Statistics - Schalke 04
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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F_Foster       GK  32   2   4   4  16 |  95   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  35   0   0   0
D_O_Dea        DF   2  25  11   8  41 |  95   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10   0
A_Birindelli   DF   2  25   1   1  20 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
J_Zanetti      DF   1  24  10   9  41 |  95   0   2   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  38  -2   3
B_Hangeland    DF   2  24  10   8  32 |  73   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  10   1
V_Jones        DM   3  15  23   6  48 |  95   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
Lee_Ho         MF   1   3  26   5  32 |  69   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  45   0
G_Driver       MF   1  10  24   5  25 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
A_Cejudo       MF   3   8  23   8  10 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Massu        FW   1   6  10  25  13 |  95   0   1   0   0  14   1   0   0   0  20   0  57
Y_Mizuno       FW   2   6   6  23  23 |  71   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
B_Chin         GK  17   2   3   1  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Flano        DF   1  24   5   1  33 |  22   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
K_Dalglish     MF   3   6  23  12  18 |  26   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
M_Buskermolen  MF   2   8  22   7  49 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Hurst        FW   2   5   7  25  35 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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