![]() ![]() A minute later Bavidge was replaced by Cammy Wilson. #Set timer for 18 minutes freeOn 63 minutes Hamilton clipped the top of the cross bar with a curling free kick. From the resulting corner Harvey and Stewart both had shots from inside the area, but both were blocked. Harvey then had a couple of openings, first from a Marshall ball down the line and then a cross to the back post which he headed against a defender. On the hour mark Hamilton had a low shot from distance which was well hit but blocked by a sea of legs. Centre half Blair McKenzie continued the fine form he showed at the end of last season and was probably the pick of the Dons youngsters this evening. It had been a strong spell from the home side, but Aberdeen survived. Another soft free kick was awarded a few minutes later and this time Gallacher forced Ritchie into a smart stop, diving low to his left. A Myketa free kick was then deflected just wide. There was an early chance for Cole Anderson at the start of the second half, but Ritchie was alert to the danger. HALF TIME – Formartine United 2 Aberdeen 3ĭuring the interval Alfie Stewart replaced Hanratty. As the ball bounced about, it fell to Graeme Rodger who hit a first time shot low into the corner.Ī really entertaining first forty-five minutes. Aberdeen failed to clear their lines from a free kick which was chipped into the box. On the stroke of half time Formartine United pulled one back. Hamilton won a good tackle on the halfway line, Bavidge spread it wide to Hanratty who ran in on goal before squaring it to Harvey who slotted home. On 39 minutes a third goal arrived for Aberdeen. The Northern Ireland left back impressed throughout. Nice play by Gallagher almost set up Mykyta but Brendan Hamilton had read the move and came over to make a good tackle. Then at the other end, the ball was laid back to Rodger but his shot was always on the rise. It was a game of good quality at this stage.Ī great run by Hanratty down the left side deserved better but eventually he was crowded out. The home side almost equalised again but Gallagher’s powerful shot produced a flying save from Ritchie. Fine wing play by Adam Emslie and his excellent cross was headed home by Alfie Bavidge. Then on the half hour mark Aberdeen regained the lead. A long throw was flicked on by Jonathan Crawford and an excellent header found the bottom corner of the net. Hanratty picked it up, beat a couple of defenders before firing it low across the keeper into the far corner. ![]() Good pressing from Dylan Lobban high up the pitch saw possession turned over to the visitors. With quarter of an hour gone, a good cross from Harvey couldn’t find a white shirt and then the striker almost got on the end of a long ball over the top but the keeper read it well.Īberdeen took the lead on 18 minutes. The Dons then broke quickly and Bavidge produced a clever lob which keeper Ewen Macdonald tipped over. Aberdeen had a couple of promising breaks before the first corner on 8 minutes was well taken by Ritchie. The first shot of the game came from Mykyta but it was straight at Tom Ritchie. Recent arrivals Tyler Mykyta and Mark Gallagher were in midfield along with Aaron Norris and Russell Anderson’s son Cole was also in the starting XI. Stuart Smith was joined on the field by fellow long timer Jonathan Crawford. Managed by Scott Anderson’s brother Stuart, he is assisted by Martin Skinner. There is a strong ex Dons connection at North Lodge Park. Liam Harvey also started after being on the bench last night at Pittodrie. Tom Ritchie and Kevin Hanratty added some experience. The Aberdeen line up was made of Barry Robson’s U18 squad, who head to Portugal on Saturday for their pre-season trip. There was some good quality on show from both sides and some excellent goals. _ MATCH REPORTĪ very young Dons side were beaten narrowly in a really entertaining game this evening against Highland League side Formartine United in a testimonial for former Dons youngster Don Stuart Smith. North Lodge Park | Stuart Smith Testimonial Match | 7.45pm | HT 2-3 | Att: 266 Two late strikes from Scott Lisle for the home side secured the win after Hanratty, Bavidge & Harvey had put The Dons three-two up at the interval.įormartine United 4 | Crawford 23′ Rodger 44′ Lisle 86′ 90+1′Īberdeen 3 | Hanratty 18′ Bavidge 30′ Harvey 39′ The young Dons were tonight defeated by four goals to three in Pitmedden in a testimonial match for Stuart Smith. ![]()
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