Aberdeen vs Motherwell 2021-22 Scottish Premiership
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 21': Barry Maguire (Motherwell) is shown the yellow card.
- 22': Kevin van Veen (Motherwell) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 36': Jordan Roberts (Motherwell) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 42': Lewis Ferguson (Aberdeen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 50': Goal! Aberdeen 0, Motherwell 1. Kevin van Veen (Motherwell) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sean Goss with a cross.
- 51': Substitution, Motherwell. Ricki Lamie replaces Juhani Ojala because of an injury.
- 57': Goal! Aberdeen 0, Motherwell 2. Kevin van Veen (Motherwell) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ricki Lamie with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 61': Substitution, Aberdeen. Niall McGinn replaces Dylan McGeouch.
- 64': Nathan McGinley (Motherwell) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 69': Substitution, Motherwell. Jake Carroll replaces Tony Watt.
- 76': Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Ross McCrorie (Aberdeen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 79': Substitution, Aberdeen. Jonny Hayes replaces Dean Campbell.
- 80': Substitution, Motherwell. Kaiyne Woolery replaces Kevin van Veen.
- 90'+2': Funso Ojo (Aberdeen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Game Information
Venue: Pittodrie Stadium
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Attendance: 9,666
Scottish Premiership Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +18 | Heart of Midlothian | 15 | 32 | 1 |
| +15 | Celtic | 14 | 32 | 2 |
| +7 | Motherwell | 15 | 23 | 2 |
| +6 | Rangers | 14 | 23 | 1 |
Aberdeen (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Lewis (GK) |
| 8 | Scott Brown |
| 2 | Ross McCrorie  |
| 27 | David Bates |
| 19 | Lewis Ferguson |
| 15 | Dylan McGeouch |
| 11 | Ryan Hedges |
| 24 | Dean Campbell |
| 16 | Funso Ojo |
| 9 | Christian Ramírez |
| 7 | Marley Watkins |
Motherwell (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Liam Kelly (GK) |
| 14 | Juhani Ojala |
| 21 | Sondre Johansen |
| 19 | Nathan McGinley |
| 5 | Bevis Mugabi |
| 27 | Sean Goss |
| 6 | Barry Maguire |
| 8 | Mark O'Hara |
| 9 | Kevin Van Veen |
| 32 | Tony Watt |
| 28 | Jordan Roberts |
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