League · Premiership
Aberdeen1–0Dundee Utd
Adam Rooney 39′
Lineups
Aberdeen
Dundee Utd
Aberdeen · Starting XI
- Scott Brown
- Shay Logan
- Ash Taylor
- Mark Reynolds
- Andrew Considine
- Willo Flood
- Barry Robson
- Niall McGinn
- Kenny McLean
- Adam Rooney
- Jonny Hayes
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Aberdeen · Substitutes
- Jamie Langfield
- Cammy Smith
- Peter Pawlett
- David Goodwillie
- Ryan Jack
- Lawrence Shankland
- Donervon Daniels
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Aberdeen · Substitutions
- Ryan Jack for Niall McGinn75′
- Donervon Daniels for Willo Flood90′
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Robbie Muirhead for Mario Bilate48′
- Ali Coote for Calum Butcher77′
Aberdeen · Manager
- Derek McInnes
Dundee Utd · Manager
Aberdeen · Cautions
- Not recorded
Dundee Utd · Cautions
Aberdeen · Red cards
- Barry Robson72′
Dundee Utd · Red cards
- Not recorded
Match report
With last week’s skipper Paul Paton injured, Calum Butcher replaced him in midfield, while Jarek Fojut returned after injury to captain the side for the first time with Blair Spittal dropping out as did flu-stricken Aidan Connolly for whom Mario Bilate took over. There were two changes in the Dons line-up. Ashton Taylor came in for Donervon Daniels and ex-Tannadice favourite Barry Robson replaced Cammy Smith. The Dons were first to threaten after five minutes. Adam Rooney laid the ball into Kenny McLean but the former St Mirren midfielder blazed wildly over. The home side enjoyed the bulk of possession…Read moreRead less
With last week’s skipper Paul Paton injured, Calum Butcher replaced him in midfield, while Jarek Fojut returned after injury to captain the side for the first time with Blair Spittal dropping out as did flu-stricken Aidan Connolly for whom Mario Bilate took over. There were two changes in the Dons line-up. Ashton Taylor came in for Donervon Daniels and ex-Tannadice favourite Barry Robson replaced Cammy Smith.
The Dons were first to threaten after five minutes. Adam Rooney laid the ball into Kenny McLean but the former St Mirren midfielder blazed wildly over. The home side enjoyed the bulk of possession without threatening until the 15 minute mark when Kenny McLean threaded a defence-splitting pass into the path of Jonny Hayes who fired in a low drive which Rado Cierzniak stopped with his feet before collecting. Midway through the first half, Kenny McLean had the ball in the net from a corner but again ref Bobby Madden spotted an infringement. Seven minutes from the interval, Calum Butcher brought down Hayes for which the United midfielder was the first to go in the book. Worse followed as Aberdeen scored from the resultant free-kick. Mark Reynolds was on the end of Robson’s delivery to knock it back across goal for Adam Rooney to touch over the line after Rado had blocked the ball.
There was a blow for the Tangerines three minutes after the re-start when Bilate limped off and was replaced by Robbie Muirhead. Aberdeen came closest to scoring on 54 minutes when Willo Flood picked up a stray pass and fired in a shot from 25-yards which Rado as at full stretch to push round the post for a corner. Erskine did fire in a 20-yarder, but it was straight at keeper Scott Brown. There was sensation after 72 minutes when Aberdeen were reduced to ten men with Robson dismissed for hitting Charlie Telfer in the face with a flailing elbow, though it appeared accidental. Immediately, Derek McInnes withdrew McGinn and introduced Ryan Jack to ensure they held on to their narrow advantage. With 13 minutes left, Jackie McNamara brought on Ali Coote for his debut with Calum Butcher making way for the 16-year-old midfielder. Aberdeen almost doubled their lead in the last minute when Hayes broke clear and played Rooney in but Souttar made a vital block at the expense of a corner.
Manager's Comment:
“I don't think they caused us many problems in open play. Disappointed with this but thats the thin lines that have been costly for us. Radio hasn't had much to do, its a disappointing result for us. Erskine was lively but the sending off didn't help us as they sat in and made it hard for us to break them down.”
Fan's Comment:
“Expecting nothing from today and that's how it turned out. Strange to think we are still battling for a European spot as the general feeling with supporters at the moment is that the season can't end quick enough. Pilate injured again! But good to see Ali Coote make his debut. Let's hope he makes the grade.”
Match Photos courtesy of Riki Grauer
The Dons were first to threaten after five minutes. Adam Rooney laid the ball into Kenny McLean but the former St Mirren midfielder blazed wildly over. The home side enjoyed the bulk of possession without threatening until the 15 minute mark when Kenny McLean threaded a defence-splitting pass into the path of Jonny Hayes who fired in a low drive which Rado Cierzniak stopped with his feet before collecting. Midway through the first half, Kenny McLean had the ball in the net from a corner but again ref Bobby Madden spotted an infringement. Seven minutes from the interval, Calum Butcher brought down Hayes for which the United midfielder was the first to go in the book. Worse followed as Aberdeen scored from the resultant free-kick. Mark Reynolds was on the end of Robson’s delivery to knock it back across goal for Adam Rooney to touch over the line after Rado had blocked the ball.
There was a blow for the Tangerines three minutes after the re-start when Bilate limped off and was replaced by Robbie Muirhead. Aberdeen came closest to scoring on 54 minutes when Willo Flood picked up a stray pass and fired in a shot from 25-yards which Rado as at full stretch to push round the post for a corner. Erskine did fire in a 20-yarder, but it was straight at keeper Scott Brown. There was sensation after 72 minutes when Aberdeen were reduced to ten men with Robson dismissed for hitting Charlie Telfer in the face with a flailing elbow, though it appeared accidental. Immediately, Derek McInnes withdrew McGinn and introduced Ryan Jack to ensure they held on to their narrow advantage. With 13 minutes left, Jackie McNamara brought on Ali Coote for his debut with Calum Butcher making way for the 16-year-old midfielder. Aberdeen almost doubled their lead in the last minute when Hayes broke clear and played Rooney in but Souttar made a vital block at the expense of a corner.
Manager's Comment:
“I don't think they caused us many problems in open play. Disappointed with this but thats the thin lines that have been costly for us. Radio hasn't had much to do, its a disappointing result for us. Erskine was lively but the sending off didn't help us as they sat in and made it hard for us to break them down.”
Fan's Comment:
“Expecting nothing from today and that's how it turned out. Strange to think we are still battling for a European spot as the general feeling with supporters at the moment is that the season can't end quick enough. Pilate injured again! But good to see Ali Coote make his debut. Let's hope he makes the grade.”
Match Photos courtesy of Riki Grauer