VIDEO: The moment Dons fans were attacked by masked thugs ahead of Europa League clash
Aberdeen fans were left bloodied and battered after being attacked by a masked mob on the eve of their Europa League clash with Siroki Brijag. Read More
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Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes admits mistakes despite Europa League progression
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes admitted he got his Europa League preparations wrong - but no damage was done after his side won 2-0 against Siroki Brijeg to ease through.
Aberdeen progress with impressive away win
Greg Stewart and Gary Mackay-Steven both netted their first Aberdeen goals as the Dons sealed Europa League progress with a 2-0 victory over Siroki Brijeg in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Dons score twice to beat Siroki Brijeg
Greg Stewart and Gary Mackay-Steven got the goals as Aberdeen secured an excellent 2-0 win at Siroki Brijeg to book their place in the third qualifying round of the Europa League. Aberdeen had to be patient at Pecara Stadium with the goals coming in the final 18 minutes but the Dons were worth their 3-1 aggregate win following a strong second half performance. The Dons made two changes to the side which was held 1-1 at Pittodrie in the first leg with Adam Rooney and Greg Tansey dropping to the bench. Greg Stewart came in for his first competitive start for the club while Jayden Stockley, who missed the first leg due to suspension, led the Dons attack. Aberdeen came into this game needing to score and the home side set their stall out to limit the Dons chances as best as they could. Chances were at a premium for Derek McInnes’ side in the first half as a result with home goalkeeper Luka Bilobrk making it to the break without having a save to make. Two long range efforts from Kenny McLean, which were both deflected, was the best Aberdeen could muster. Siroki Brijeg’s chances were as few and far between too with a Ivan Krstanovic shot from Luka Menalo’s corner the only one of note for the home side, but his early effort went wide. Aberdeen stepped it up a gear in the second half and chances finally came their way. Ryan Christie saw a shot parried before Stewart fired the rebound wide. Christie and Andy Considine then saw their respective headers go wide as the Dons pushed for an opener. Siroki Brijeg responded with a fine Krstanovic strike which Joe Lewis did well to tip over his crossbar and within minutes of the save the Dons got the goal they craved when Stewart ran on to Christie’s pass to slot the ball into the net. Six minutes later the Dons got the second to end the Blues’ hopes of another scalp when Christie’s pass sent Mackay-Steven clear and he fired high into the net to spark celebrations among the Dons support.
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Lennon treating cup tie as pre-season loosener
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Aberdeen fans attacked in Bosnia ahead of Europa League qualifier
A group of Aberdeen supporters have been attacked in Bosnia before a Europa League qualifying match.
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Aberdeen fans attacked in Bosnia ahead of Europa League qualifier
A group of Aberdeen supporters have been attacked in Bosnia before a Europa League qualifying match.
England name Westley as Ballance replacement for third Test against South Africa
Essex batsman Tom Westley will replace the injured Gary Ballance in next week's third Investec Test against South Africa and could be joined in the England side by a second newcomer, Middlesex's Dawid Malan.
VIDEO: The moment Dons fans were attacked by masked thugs ahead of Europa League clash
Aberdeen fans were left bloodied and battered after being attacked by a masked mob on the eve of their Europa League clash with Siroki Brijag.
Judge denies bail for Spanish football federation president and son
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Jim O’Brien signs for Ross County
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