Aberdeen 2 | Rooney (Pen 25') , McGinn 35'
EL 2nd qualifying Round, 2nd leg | Euroborg Stadion | 6.30pm (BST) | FT
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The Dons recorded another fantastic European result this evening as they defeated FC Gronignen by 2 goals to 1 in The Netherlands.
Aberdeen led FC Groningen 2-1 at half time after a pulsating first half at the Euroborg Stadium. They started well and as the game wore on saw more and more of the ball and they were rewarded with a penalty kick when Jonny Hayes was brought down. Adam Rooney sent the keeper the wrong way with a great kick under immense pressure from the vocal home support.
The Dons were in dreamland 10 minutes later when Rooney broke through the defence and tried to chip the ball over the goalkeeper. It smashed off the cross bar and the static Groningen defence could only watch as McGinn reacted first to prod it home. The Dons continued to play well but conceded a goal late in the half when Kieftenbeld's touch went in despite Jamie Langfield's attempt to keep it out.
After the break, the home side came out with much attacking intent as they attempted to secure the two goals needed to overturn the tie. They went close on several occasions and Jamie Langfeld produced a string of brilliant saves but they weathered the storm superbly and will now face Real Sociedad of Spain in the next qualifying round.
Much more to follow at http://www.afc.co.uk/page/Home/0,,10284,00.html
Aberdeen are in the Netherlands this evening as they look to secure a place in the third qualifying round of the Europa League. Derek McInnes makes one change to the side which drew 0-0 at Pittodrie last week- Andrew Considine replaces Barry Robson.
Aberdeen team | Langfield, Logan, Anderson, Reynolds, Considine, Jack, Flood (Low 90+1), McGinn, Hayes, Pawlett (Robson 66'), Rooney (Goodwillie 73')
Substitutes | Brown, Murray, Taylor, Smith
FC Groningen team | Padt; Hateboer, Botteghin, Kappelhof, Burnet; Kieftenbeld, Chery, Lindgren; Van der Velden, Hoesen, Kostic