Aberdeen 0 - 3 Motherwell
HT Score: Aberdeen 0 - 0 Motherwell
SPL Reserves
Motherwell scorers: Connoly 52, Clarkson 56, McGarry 88
28/03/2006 | KO: 14:00
Reserves title hopes dented by steelmen
Aberdeen's SPL reserve league title hopes took a severe dent at Links Park today where Sandy Clark's men were soundly beaten by the Steelmen and, with Celtic defeating Livingston 3-2, the Dons drop to second.
After a scoreless first period, in which Well keeper Graeme Smith dived at the feet of John Stewart in the best chance of the half, the visitors took the lead in the 52nd minute when Kenneth CONNOLLY tapped in from close range.
Four minutes later Steven McGarry played the ball to David CLARKSON to fire home and with a couple of minutes remaining, the same two combined again, this time Clarkson providing the pass for McGARRY to finish.
Twice during the second half, there were strong penalty claims for the Dons when Stewart was bundled over by Smith but on each occasion, referee Cheyne waved play on.
Weather: Showers
Aberdeen Teamsheet
Kelly, Thomson (McInnes 57), Donald, Skinner, Considine, Thomas (John Kiely 67), Macaulay, Bagshaw, Stewart, Griffin, Maguire.
Unused Subs: McVitie, Neill.
Kelly, Thomson (McInnes 57), Donald, Skinner, Considine, Thomas (John Kiely 67), Macaulay, Bagshaw, Stewart, Griffin, Maguire.
Unused Subs: McVitie, Neill.
Motherwell Teamsheet
Smith, Kane, Donnelly, Reynolds, Paterson, Fitzpatrick, Connolly, Leitch, Clarkson (Wright 88), McGarry, Hamilton (Thermeus 77)
Smith, Kane, Donnelly, Reynolds, Paterson, Fitzpatrick, Connolly, Leitch, Clarkson (Wright 88), McGarry, Hamilton (Thermeus 77)
Venue: Links Park, Montrose
Referee: Paul Cheyne
Referee: Paul Cheyne
REGISTERED OFFICE:
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH