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BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Routine cup win partly restores Aberdeen feel-good factor'
Progression in the cup is always the most important part of these so called "tricky ties," where in reality Saturday proved to be a very routine 3-0 win for the offered nothing, Kusini Yengi scored his first competitive goal for Aberdeen, and there were reasons to feel good. I get why some will say "it's only Morton" or "we didn't get out of second gear", however we won and that was the main Yengi goal was a positive, yes, but the Aussie's hold-up play and work ethic all improved. Gavin Molloy was my man of the match. The Irishman put in an impressive showing at left-back. Sivert Heltne Nilsen has also come in for criticism, but I thought he led the team very well we can look forward to the challenge of Thursday and hopefully another win to write about next can be found at Red Tinted Glasses, external
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Jimmy Thelin pleased to see Aberdeen making cup progress again
The Dons eased past Morton 3-0 at Cappielow to reach the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup. Sivert Heltne Nilsen headed home the opener after 32 minutes and Kusini Yengi added a second five minutes later. Substitute Leighton Clarkson's cool finish in the 79th minute capped off a dominant showing for the Dons, who were able to shake off the disappointment of losing their opening two William Hill Premiership fixtures. 'The first two games in the league have been not too bad in terms of performance, but the result hasn't been there,' said Thelin, whose side won the Scottish Cup last season. 'We see it every year that some teams from the Premiership get knocked out. 'There were a lot of supporters there that had travelled from far away and they need to see their team give 100 per cent. 'You need a lot of good players to be in a team that make semi-finals and finals — the competition has to be there.' The Pittodrie side can now look forward to their Europa League play-off clash with FCSB on Thursday evening with a renewed sense of optimism. Thelin was also pleased with the contribution of Yengi, who netted his first goal for the club. The striker has come in for some criticism for his displays in the defeats to Hearts and Celtic but relished the physical battle with Morton's backline. 'I think his performance overall was better in how he used his body,' Thelin added. 'Sometimes you get one chance. It's not so many players who score with every chance they get so we have to create more chances in the box to help our strikers also.' Morton boss Dougie Imrie admitted his team did not do enough to trouble their Premiership opponents. Dimitar Mitov in the visitors' goal did not have a save to make. 'It was always going to be a difficult afternoon, playing a top team in Aberdeen that are the Scottish Cup holders,' he said. 'Overall I don't think we did enough to cause Aberdeen problems — we could have played for a month and not scored. 'I've got to give credit to Aberdeen, they are a top outfit and have got some really good players. 'We are disappointed to lose out in the manner that we did, just the quality of Aberdeen cut us open for the goals.'
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Jimmy Thelin pleased to see Aberdeen making cup progress again
The Dons eased past Morton 3-0 at Cappielow to reach the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup. Sivert Heltne Nilsen headed home the opener after 32 minutes and Kusini Yengi added a second five minutes later. Substitute Leighton Clarkson's cool finish in the 79th minute capped off a dominant showing for the Dons, who were able to shake off the disappointment of losing their opening two William Hill Premiership fixtures. 'The first two games in the league have been not too bad in terms of performance, but the result hasn't been there,' said Thelin, whose side won the Scottish Cup last season. 'We see it every year that some teams from the Premiership get knocked out. 'There were a lot of supporters there that had travelled from far away and they need to see their team give 100 per cent. 'You need a lot of good players to be in a team that make semi-finals and finals — the competition has to be there.' The Pittodrie side can now look forward to their Europa League play-off clash with FCSB on Thursday evening with a renewed sense of optimism. Thelin was also pleased with the contribution of Yengi, who netted his first goal for the club. The striker has come in for some criticism for his displays in the defeats to Hearts and Celtic but relished the physical battle with Morton's backline. 'I think his performance overall was better in how he used his body,' Thelin added. 'Sometimes you get one chance. It's not so many players who score with every chance they get so we have to create more chances in the box to help our strikers also.' Morton boss Dougie Imrie admitted his team did not do enough to trouble their Premiership opponents. Dimitar Mitov in the visitors' goal did not have a save to make. 'It was always going to be a difficult afternoon, playing a top team in Aberdeen that are the Scottish Cup holders,' he said. 'Overall I don't think we did enough to cause Aberdeen problems — we could have played for a month and not scored. 'I've got to give credit to Aberdeen, they are a top outfit and have got some really good players. 'We are disappointed to lose out in the manner that we did, just the quality of Aberdeen cut us open for the goals.'
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Jimmy Thelin pleased to see Aberdeen making cup progress again
The Dons eased past Morton 3-0 at Cappielow to reach the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup. Sivert Heltne Nilsen headed home the opener after 32 minutes and Kusini Yengi added a second five minutes later. Substitute Leighton Clarkson's cool finish in the 79th minute capped off a dominant showing for the Dons, who were able to shake off the disappointment of losing their opening two William Hill Premiership fixtures. 'The first two games in the league have been not too bad in terms of performance, but the result hasn't been there,' said Thelin, whose side won the Scottish Cup last season. 'We see it every year that some teams from the Premiership get knocked out. 'There were a lot of supporters there that had travelled from far away and they need to see their team give 100 per cent. 'You need a lot of good players to be in a team that make semi-finals and finals — the competition has to be there.' The Pittodrie side can now look forward to their Europa League play-off clash with FCSB on Thursday evening with a renewed sense of optimism. Thelin was also pleased with the contribution of Yengi, who netted his first goal for the club. The striker has come in for some criticism for his displays in the defeats to Hearts and Celtic but relished the physical battle with Morton's backline. 'I think his performance overall was better in how he used his body,' Thelin added. 'Sometimes you get one chance. It's not so many players who score with every chance they get so we have to create more chances in the box to help our strikers also.' Morton boss Dougie Imrie admitted his team did not do enough to trouble their Premiership opponents. Dimitar Mitov in the visitors' goal did not have a save to make. 'It was always going to be a difficult afternoon, playing a top team in Aberdeen that are the Scottish Cup holders,' he said. 'Overall I don't think we did enough to cause Aberdeen problems — we could have played for a month and not scored. 'I've got to give credit to Aberdeen, they are a top outfit and have got some really good players. 'We are disappointed to lose out in the manner that we did, just the quality of Aberdeen cut us open for the goals.'
North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Jimmy Thelin pleased to see Aberdeen making cup progress again
The Dons eased past Morton 3-0 at Cappielow to reach the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup. Sivert Heltne Nilsen headed home the opener after 32 minutes and Kusini Yengi added a second five minutes later. Substitute Leighton Clarkson's cool finish in the 79th minute capped off a dominant showing for the Dons, who were able to shake off the disappointment of losing their opening two William Hill Premiership fixtures. 'The first two games in the league have been not too bad in terms of performance, but the result hasn't been there,' said Thelin, whose side won the Scottish Cup last season. 'We see it every year that some teams from the Premiership get knocked out. 'There were a lot of supporters there that had travelled from far away and they need to see their team give 100 per cent. 'You need a lot of good players to be in a team that make semi-finals and finals — the competition has to be there.' The Pittodrie side can now look forward to their Europa League play-off clash with FCSB on Thursday evening with a renewed sense of optimism. Thelin was also pleased with the contribution of Yengi, who netted his first goal for the club. The striker has come in for some criticism for his displays in the defeats to Hearts and Celtic but relished the physical battle with Morton's backline. 'I think his performance overall was better in how he used his body,' Thelin added. 'Sometimes you get one chance. It's not so many players who score with every chance they get so we have to create more chances in the box to help our strikers also.' Morton boss Dougie Imrie admitted his team did not do enough to trouble their Premiership opponents. Dimitar Mitov in the visitors' goal did not have a save to make. 'It was always going to be a difficult afternoon, playing a top team in Aberdeen that are the Scottish Cup holders,' he said. 'Overall I don't think we did enough to cause Aberdeen problems — we could have played for a month and not scored. 'I've got to give credit to Aberdeen, they are a top outfit and have got some really good players. 'We are disappointed to lose out in the manner that we did, just the quality of Aberdeen cut us open for the goals.'
