Rangers 4 - 1 Aberdeen
HT Score: Rangers 4 - 0 Aberdeen
SPL Under 21
Rangers scorers: Arveladze 2, Vanoli 3, Arveladze (pen) 6, Burke 23 Aberdeen scorers: Hinds 87.
18/08/2003 | KO: 19:00
Sore One For U21s
Aberdeen U21s struggled to overcome a disastrous start against Rangers at Murray Park. The young Dons found themselves three goals down in the early stages of the match but found the spirit to hold firm against their more illustrious opponents and avoid a total collapse. Kapucho and Averladze were among the scorers for the home side who held a 4-0 advantage at halftime. A second-half Leigh Hinds penalty gave the Dons some reward for their efforts.
Coach Neil Cooper, although despondent at the loss of three early goals, was not too downbeat after the game, "With the game effectively over as a contest so early on, I was pleased with the way the team clawed their way back into things when they could have caved in altogether".
Weather: Dry and Cloudy
Rangers Teamsheet
Christiansen, Hutton, Smith, Malcolm, McLeod, Gibson, Burke, Walker, Capucho, Arvaladze (Duffy 61), Vanoli (Brighton 61)
Bookings:
Malcolm 17, McLeod 68
Christiansen, Hutton, Smith, Malcolm, McLeod, Gibson, Burke, Walker, Capucho, Arvaladze (Duffy 61), Vanoli (Brighton 61)
Bookings:
Malcolm 17, McLeod 68
Venue: Broadwood Stadium, Clyde
Referee: Euan Norris
Referee: Euan Norris
REGISTERED OFFICE:
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH