Aberdeen 2 - 1 Hibernian
HT Score: Aberdeen 0 - 0 Hibernian
SPL Reserves
Aberdeen scorers: Morrison 55, Stewart 91.Hibernian scorers: Morrow 68
26/04/2005 | KO: 14:00
Reserves sink Hibees with late strike
Second half goals from Scott Morrison and John Stewart gave the young Dons an excellent victory over Hibs on a fiery Links Park pitch. Despite dominating the opening period, Aberdeen failed to turn their pressure into goals with Stewart and Willie John Kiely both coming close after good work from Richard Foster.
Ten minutes into the second half, the Dons finally went in front with a fabulous free kick from MORRISON that completely deceived the Hi-bees rearguard. Foster then hit the post after good work from Kiely with Gary Dempsey?s follow-up effort being blocked. The Dons looked to have paid the penalty for scorning chances when the visitors levelled in 68 minutes, the impressive Sam MORROW firing home after Jamie Winter had lost possession.
With eight minute remaining Aberdeen grabbed the winner when STEWART knocked the ball home as the Hibs defence claimed for offside against Kiely.
Weather: Dry and Sunny
N.B.Aberdeen named only four subs
Aberdeen Teamsheet
Preece, Donald, Morrison, Winter, Considine, McGuire, Foster, Dempsey, Stewart, John Kiely, Macaulay.
Unused Subs: O'Leary, McInnes, Thomson, Neill, Kelly.
Bookings:
Morrison (77), Stewart (91).
Preece, Donald, Morrison, Winter, Considine, McGuire, Foster, Dempsey, Stewart, John Kiely, Macaulay.
Unused Subs: O'Leary, McInnes, Thomson, Neill, Kelly.
Bookings:
Morrison (77), Stewart (91).
Hibernian Teamsheet
A. Brown, Shields, McCann (O'Neill 25), Crooks (Smith 80), Hogg, McCaffrey, Sproule, McDonald, Morrow, McCluskey, Fletcher (Weightman 40)
Bookings: Sproule 91
A. Brown, Shields, McCann (O'Neill 25), Crooks (Smith 80), Hogg, McCaffrey, Sproule, McDonald, Morrow, McCluskey, Fletcher (Weightman 40)
Bookings:
Sproule 91
Venue: Links Park, Montrose
Referee: Willie Hornby
Referee: Willie Hornby
REGISTERED OFFICE:
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH