Aberdeen progress in Europa

Adam Rooney handed Aberdeen a 1-0 victory over Ventspils and book a place in the third-qualifying round of the Europa League.

The Irishman struck the only goal in the 79th minute on Thursday, after Aberdeen took a 3-0 lead from the first leg into the game at the Ventspils Stadions in Latvia, earning them a 4-0 aggregate win.

Joe Lewis saved a first-half penalty for the Dons, but the visitors were comfortable throughout the second period to seal progression.

Aberdeen did have some first-half scares, the first coming inside five minutes when a ball across their 18-yard line fell nicely for Ritvars Rugins, but he shot straight at Lewis, who beat the effort away.

Both sides threatened from set-pieces before Rugins again had sight of goal after a switch of play sent him …

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