Aberdeen defeated Dundee United to maintain their decent run of form. Neill set up McVittie for the opener in the 13th minute before Kiely netted in the 27th minute. Kiely turned provider in the 62nd minute as Paton put the game beyond United. The visitors managed a consolation six minutes from the end.
Aberdeen Teamsheet Kelly,
McVitie,
Donald,
Bagshaw,
Skinner,
Thomson,
Paton (
Petrie 77),
Neill,
John Kiely (
Strachan 65),
Maguire,
Smith.
Unused Subs: Bruce.
Dundee United Teamsheet
Gibson, Russell (Milligan), McAleenan, Flynn, Donnelly, Fleming, Gray, Andreoni, Feeney, Jeffrey, McCord (McMeechan 67)
Venue: Balgownie Playing Fields, Aberdeen
Referee: Derek Clark