Match report

Aberdeen Defeats FK Ventspils 1-0 in UEFA Europa League Qualifier

FK Ventspils
FK Ventspils
0–1
FT
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Jul 21, 2016

Aberdeen secured a narrow victory over FK Ventspils, defeating them 1-0 in their UEFA Europa League qualifier. The match was a tale of discipline and persistence, with Aberdeen's lone goal by Andrew Rooney in the 79th minute proving decisive. FK Ventspils struggled to capitalize on their chances and found themselves overwhelmed by Aberdeen's tactical approach. Aberdeen's solid defense and clinical finishing ensured they progressed to the next round of the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Aberdeen's Andrew Rooney scored the only goal in the 79th minute
  • • Aberdeen received three yellow cards: R. Jack (18'), K. McLean (41'), and G. Shinnie (73')
  • • FK Ventspils' Nikita Kolesovs was shown a yellow card (59')
  • • Aberdeen made three substitutions: N. McGinn (71'), W. Burns (80'), and J. Hayes (82')

Lineups

FK Ventspils

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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)
  • 4 R. Obuobi (D)
  • 20 G. Karlsons (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 E. Tīdenbergs
  • 23 K. Svarups
  • 11 A. Alfa
  • 3 V. Žuļevs
  • 5 A. Adigun
  • 7 J. Žigajevs
  • 16 A. Pavlovs

Aberdeen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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
  • 39 M. Storey
  • 15 A. O'Connor
  • 24 S. McKenna
  • 25 N. Alexander
  • 26 S. Wright

Timeline

  1. Aberdeen
    18' Aberdeen Card · Yellow Card
    R. Jack
  2. Aberdeen
    41' Aberdeen Card · Yellow Card
    K. McLean
  3. FK Ventspils
    59' FK Ventspils Card · Yellow Card
    Nikita Kolesovs
  4. FK Ventspils
    65' FK Ventspils subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alans Sinelnikovs · On: E. Tīdenbergs
  5. Aberdeen
    71' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. McGinn · On: J. Stockley
  6. Aberdeen
    73' Aberdeen Card · Yellow Card
    G. Shinnie
  7. Aberdeen
    76' Aberdeen Card · Yellow Card
    Joe Lewis
  8. Aberdeen
    79' Aberdeen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Rooney
  9. Aberdeen
    80' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Rooney · On: W. Burns
  10. FK Ventspils
    81' FK Ventspils subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Alekseev · On: K. Svarups
  11. Aberdeen
    82' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hayes · On: M. Storey
  12. FK Ventspils
    86' FK Ventspils subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Rečickis · On: A. Alfa

Match Stats

Stat FK Ventspils Aberdeen
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 4 7
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Aberdeen's Andrew Rooney scored the crucial goal in the 79th minute, breaking the deadlock and securing the win
  • ▸ Aberdeen's disciplined defense and tactical substitutions helped them maintain their lead in the closing stages