Aberdeen 2 - 2 Rangers
HT Score: Aberdeen 1 - 1 Rangers
SPL Reserves
Aberdeen scorers: Stewart 17 (Pen), Foster 73.Rangers scorers: McCormack 28, McCormack 48
16/08/2004 | KO: 19:00
Ten Men Dons call on Reserves
Aberdeen opened up their reserve league account with a battling draw at Links Park. The Dons grabbed the lead in the 17th minute after they were awarded a penalty when Rangers were penalised for a shirt pulling on Derek Adams. John Stewart stepped up and fired the ball past the keeper. Rangers levelled in the 28th minute when McCormack beat Esson with a well-placed free kick from 20 yards out.
The Dons were dealt a severe blow in the 42nd minute when Andrew Considine was dismissed after collecting a very soft yellow card. Having been cautioned earlier in the half the young defender had to walk. The Dons were punished 10 minutes after the interval when McCormack grabbed a second after he turned O'Leary and fired past Esson.
The Dons were not to be denied however and they dug in and were rewarded with an equaliser in the 73rd minute when Ricky Foster headed home a Donald cross for a deserved share of the spoils.
Weather: Showers
Aberdeen Teamsheet
Esson, Thomson (Bagshaw 46), Donald, Tiernan, Considine, O'Leary, McInnes (Bruce 57), Adams, Stewart, Foster, Muirhead.
Unused Subs: John Kiely, Neill, Kelly.
Bookings:
Stewart (4), Considine (30), Considine (44), Tiernan (83), 
Considine (44).
Esson, Thomson (Bagshaw 46), Donald, Tiernan, Considine, O'Leary, McInnes (Bruce 57), Adams, Stewart, Foster, Muirhead.
Unused Subs: John Kiely, Neill, Kelly.
Bookings:
Stewart (4), Considine (30), Considine (44), Tiernan (83), Considine (44).
Rangers Teamsheet
Robinson, Ross, Walker (Lowing 86), Malcolm, Campbell, Calenga, McLean, Gilmour, Davidson (Johnston 71), McCormack, Fetai (Trialist 55)
Bookings: Campbell 45, Malcolm 70
Robinson, Ross, Walker (Lowing 86), Malcolm, Campbell, Calenga, McLean, Gilmour, Davidson (Johnston 71), McCormack, Fetai (Trialist 55)
Bookings:
Campbell 45, Malcolm 70
Venue: Links Park, Montrose
Referee: Steven Nicholls
Referee: Steven Nicholls
REGISTERED OFFICE:
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH