Good run out for the squad. They are mid table division 2 in the UAE, but to be fair they were well drilled and fit. The Dons coasted it and Wilson should have had at least 1. Wilson played well as did Sammy and Gleeson. 2nd goal from Cosgrove was a blistering strike. Best thing to take from the game was the return of GMS. He was excellent that 2nd half, different class to all else on the pitch. The Tashkent team we played last year are in the same hotel as Aberdeen team. Stenny will be a similar level to the Emiratis and all in all a worthwhile match. Nice to meet up with blowupsheep, he is converting to Sammyism. Lastly I'd go Wilson & Cosgrove first choice pairing.
The bigger question is....did you have to pay to watch the match?
no it was open door. Unlike Timmy who have not had one open session for their Dubai brigade. A poor show. Brilliant to see all the kids get the pics and autographs of their Dons heroes.
Last edited by Aldo1983; 13-01-2019 at 05:17 PM.
the trip is sponsored only the golf day was not in place this year. I think a few of the team had a chap under the floodlights at the Emirates.