Match report
Aberdeen Defeats FK Ventspils 3-0 in UEFA Europa League Qualifier
Aberdeen
3–0
FT
FK Ventspils
Jul 14, 2016
Aberdeen demonstrated their dominance in the UEFA Europa League qualifier by defeating FK Ventspils 3-0. Goals from Jamie Stockley, Alex Rooney, and Wes Burns sealed the victory, while Aberdeen also dealt with two yellow cards in the first half. The Dons' performance was strong and relentless, setting a formidable tone for their next matches in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Aberdeen secured a 3-0 win against FK Ventspils in the UEFA Europa League qualifier
- • Jamie Stockley scored in the 71st minute to break the deadlock
- • Alex Rooney added a second goal in the 75th minute
- • Wes Burns sealed the victory with a late goal in the 91st minute
- • Ash Taylor and K. McLean received yellow cards in the first half
Lineups
Aberdeen
Starting XI
- 1 J. Lewis (G)
- 4 A. Considine (D)
- 6 M. Reynolds (D)
- 2 S. Logan (D)
- 3 G. Shinnie (M)
- 5 A. Taylor (D)
- 11 J. Hayes (M)
- 22 R. Jack (M)
- 10 N. McGinn (F)
- 7 K. Mclean (M)
- 9 A. Rooney (F)
Substitutes
- 17 J. Stockley
- 8 W. Burns
- 16 P. Pawlett
- 24 S. McKenna
- 25 N. Alexander
- 39 M. Storey
- 15 A. O'Connor
FK Ventspils
Starting XI
- 1 M. Uvarenko (G)
- 26 A. Jemeļins (D)
- 22 N. Boranijašević (D)
- 19 N. Koļesovs (D)
- 21 V. Rečickis (M)
- 8 A. Sineļnikovs (D)
- 25 R. Rugins (M)
- 9 S. Paulius (M)
- 15 A. Alekseev (F)
- 14 E. Tīdenbergs (M)
- 20 G. Karlsons (F)
Substitutes
- 3 V. Žuļevs
- 23 K. Svarups
- 17 Hyeok-Jun Lee
- 16 A. Pavlovs
- 10 N. Mujeci
- 4 R. Obuobi
- 7 J. Žigajevs
Timeline
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52' Aberdeen Card · Yellow CardAsh Taylor
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54' Aberdeen Card · Yellow CardK. McLean
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68' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 1Off: K. McLean · On: J. Stockley
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71' Aberdeen Goal · Normal GoalJ. Stockley
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75' Aberdeen Goal · Normal GoalA. Rooney
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81' FK Ventspils subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Tīdenbergs · On: Vadims Žuļevs
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87' FK Ventspils Card · Yellow CardRitvars Rugins
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87' FK Ventspils subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Alekseev · On: K. Svarups
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89' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Rooney · On: W. Burns
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90'+1 Aberdeen Goal · Normal GoalW. Burns
Match Stats
| Stat | Aberdeen | FK Ventspils |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 10 | 3 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Jamie Stockley's goal in the 71st minute broke the deadlock and boosted Aberdeen's confidence
- ▸ The introduction of Wes Burns as a substitute in the 89th minute led to the final goal, securing Aberdeen's victory in the UEFA Europa League qualifier