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Aberdeen and Inverness target top spot in one of three Scottish Premier League fixtures.

27 November 2012

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In Summary

• Aberdeen 2-3 Inverness CT
• McKay (2)and Warren on target for Caley
• Magennis double for Dons
• Dundee United 1-2 Motherwell
• Higdon and Humphrey put 'Well two up
• Daly pulls one back for United
• Ross County 0-0 St Mirren

Reporting by

• Andy Campbell, BBC Sport Scotland

1. 2134: 

   GOAL - Aberdeen 2-3 Inverness CT (McKay)

   Inverness are back in front. Billy McKay takes advantage of a fortunate bounce of Russell Anderson's chest and smashes the ball into the net.
2.  

   @SDougan1990: "This is a decent result for both ICT and injury hit Aberdeen but its even better for Celtic. What a let off after Saturday"
3. 2133: 

   The substitute is substituted as first-half Dons replacement Jamie Masson makes way for Cammy Smith.
4.  

   Nico: "This is without doubt the best SPL since it began!"
   Anonymous: "Need ICT to hang on here! Give the cabbage yet another chance to go top in 24 hours time!"
   
5. 2131: 

   St Mirren have been doing all the pressing at Victoria Park in the second half with John McGinn and Lewis Guy almost breaking the deadlock.
6. 2130: 

   Sportsound's Jim Spence reports that Motherwell have weathered a bit of a storm at Tannadice and look likely to take the three points.
7. 2129: 

   A stoppage in play at Pittodrie as Antonio Reguero and Josh Magennis receive treatment following a collision.
8. 2126: 

   Dundee United are still probing for a leveller against Motherwell with Johnny Russell firing over from just outside the box.
9. 2125: 

   A 20-yard strike from Andrew Shinnie rises over the Aberdeen crossbar. It's on a knife-edge at Pittodrie and the next goal could win it.
10. 2122: 

    Inverness forward Andrew Shinnie takes the wrong option one-on-one with Jamie Langfield as he tries to set up Richie Foran when he should have perhaps shot himself.
11. 2121: 

    At Victoria Park, Iain Vigurs drew a save from St Mirren keeper Craig Samson after Colin McMenamin headed wide of the visitors' goal.
12. 2118: 

    Aberdeen goalkeeper Jamie Langfield reacts quickly to prevent a Scott Vernon deflection from floating into his own net.
13.  

    Darryl Urquhart: "Just woke my baby up cheering for that Caley goal!! On tenderhooks here!"
14. 2115: 

    CLOSE!

    Johnny Hayes takes the ball forward from his own right-back area and blasts a shot from 30 yards which goes just wide of Antonio Reguero's right-hand post.
15. 2114: 

    Mark Reynolds makes a crucial headed clearance as Billy McKay and Richie Foran try to get on the end of a cross into the Aberdeen box.
16. 2110: 

    GOAL- Aberdeen 2-2 Inverness CT (Warren)

    The unmarked Gary Warren heads Inverness level from Aaron Doran's corner.
17. 2109: 

    At Tannadice, Motherwell's Jamie Murphy tested Radoslaw Cierzniak before Dundee United's Rudi Skacel was foiled by Darren Randolph.
18. 2107: 

    Still waiting for the first goal in Dingwall. St Mirren's Kenny McLean has had a couple of efforts blocked by Ross County's Ross Tokely.
19.  

    Willie Miller: "Aberdeen look much more comfortable with the 4-4-2 system they're employing."
20. 2102: 

    GOAL- Aberdeen 2-1 Inverness CT (Magennis)

    The Dons take the lead and it's that man Josh Magennis again as he skilfully escapes Josh Meekings and beats Antonio Reguero with a neat finish.
21. 2101: 

    CLOSE!

    And Aberdeen threaten again with Johnny Hayes' low left-footed drive from the right flashing just wide.
22. 2100: 

    GREAT SAVE!

    Joe Shaughnessy's header is tipped over by Inverness goalkeeper Antonio Reguero.
23.  

    Greg Edwards in Blairgowrie: "Caley have lost so many goals late in each half. Imagine where we would be if we only played 43 minutes each way!"
24. 2058: 

    KICK-OFF

    And the match at Pittodrie resumes.
25. 2057: 

    They're back up and running at Tannadice Victoria Park. United have come close to an equaliser with John Rankin's volley touched over by Darren Randolph.
26. 2056: 

    Craig Charleston's promotion from fourth official to referee and Alan Muir's need to rest his calf means there will be no fourth official in the second half at Pittodrie.
27.  

    @scotbot: "#BBCSportsound ~ Two points currently separating the top 6 teams in the SPL. Incredible stuff. More of this, please."
28.  

    John Robertson: "County have slightly had the better of it but St Mirren are still well in this match."
29.  

    Jim in Netherlee: "Surely Willie Miller could ref the game?"
30. 2050: 

    There's going to be a change of referee at Pittodrie with Alan Muir unable to continue due to a calf injury. Fourth official Craig Charleston taking over.
31.  

    Scott Ponton in Edinburgh: "Fans at Dingwall must be wishing the lights stayed off!"
32.  

    Kris from Fife: "Why the heck do DUFC keep giving teams a goal or two before starting to play? Can't sustain dramatic comebacks week in, week out. We could be top of the league if we could only defend..."
33. 2039: 

    HALF-TIME- Ross County 0-0 St Mirren

    No goals in the first half at Victoria Park. Sam Morrow came closest with a header for the hosts.
34. 2038: 

    HALF-TIME- Dundee United 1-2 Motherwell

    Motherwell lead at the break but United have fought back from two down. The next goal could be crucial.
35. 2038: 

    Click here for more on that Elgin fine story.
36. 2037: 

    HALF-TIME- Aberdeen 1-1 Inverness CT

    The first half ends level with Josh Magennis cancelling out Billy McKay's opener for Inverness.
37. 2036: 

    YELLOW CARD

    Josh Magennis was booked for his celebration in the wake of that goal.
38. 2034: 

    GOAL- Aberdeen 1-1 Inverness CT (Magennis)

    Josh Magennis' third of the season levels the score at Pittodrie, the Dons man converting Johnny Hayes cutback.
39. 2032: 

    Claims for an Aberdeen penalty as Rory Fallon goes down in the box as he and Josh Meekings both jump for a header.
40. 2029: 

    Still goaless at Victoria Park, nothing major to report. Sam Morrow has had an effort for the hosts while Jim Goodwin and John McGinn have had half-chances for the visitors.
41. 2025: 

    GOAL- Dundee United 1-2 Motherwell (Daly)

    Jon Daly pulls a goal back for Dundee United as the first half nears its end. The club captain controlled a Brian McLean cross and calmly curled it round Darren Randolph inside the box.
42. 2025: 

    The Aberdeen fans were unhappy that a free-kick was not awarded to their team in the run-up to that goal following Richie Foran's challenge on Jamie Masson.
43. 2024: 

    GOAL- Aberdeen 0-1 Inverness CT (McKay)

    Billy McKay fires Inverness ahead after getting on the end of Andrew Shinnie's low cross.
44.  

    @robertodev: "Elgin will probably make more than that from the TV money from the cup game, got off lightly"
45. 2023: 

    Scott Vernon fires over the Inverness crossbar from 25 yards.
46. 2021: 

    Nervous moment for Inverness as Antonio Reguero takes one too many touches when dealing with a passback but the goalkeeper eventually clears.
47. 2018: 

    Jamie Masson comes on for Aberdeen following Chris Clark's withdrawal.
48. 2017: 

    Chris Clark's match appears to be over with the Aberdeen midfielder limping off.
49.  

    Willie Miller: "The game's been disappointing so far, it's not lived up to its billing."
50.  

    BBC commentator John Barnes: "What was it like in your day, Willie, playing in atrocious weather?"
    Former Aberdeen captain Will Miller: "Atrocious."
51. 2012: 

    More on that Elgin story, here's an SFL statement: "The Scottish Football League would like to stress in the strongest terms that safety of fans is our number one priority, and that all clubs must adhere to the officially sanctioned ground capacity as agreed with the authorities."
52.  

    Stuart in Airdrie: "If the Dons win tonight and had beaten Celtic 2 weeks ago we would have been 8 points clear!"
53. 2005: 

    Aberdeen forcing lots of set pieces, but yet to make the pressure count against Inverness.
54. 2004: 

    Breaking news: Elgin City have been fined £25,000 by the Scottish Football League following the postponement of their weekend match against Rangers. We'll have more on that later.
55. 2001: 

    Joe Shaughnessy's shot is deflected wide as Aberdeen keep up their early pressure.
56.  

    "Is that sleet or is it rain?"
    BBC Radio Scotland's John Barnes will be glad he's undercover.
57. 1958: 

    GOAL- Dundee United 0-2 Motherwell (Humphrey)

    Chris Humphrey thrashes the ball past Radoslaw Cierzniak from 20 yards after getting free on the right-hand side. Sportsound's Jim Spence says the goal was "magnificent".
58.  

    Paul from Paisley: "Come on super st.mirren.lets get the points and get back down road.supa tommahawk."
59.  

    "I don't think he knew too much about it, he just sat on the ball."
    Sportsound pundit Billy Dodds on Antonio Reguero's ungainly save.
60. 1955: 

    GOAL- Dundee United 0-1 Motherwell (Higdon)

    Seven minutes on the clock and Michael Higdon gets his 10th goal of the season. He slammed the ball past Radoslaw Cierzniak after neatly controlling a cross from the right-hand side.
61. 1953: 

    Josh Magennis bursts through on the right-hand side and almost sends a low drive through Antonio Roguero's legs, but the keeper manages to recover
62. 1951: 

    United and Motherwell met earlier this month with the Tangerines snatching a late win thanks to Johnny Russell's solitary goal. 'Well's Henrik Ojamaa struck against the bar and the post that night on a frustrating night for the hosts.
63. 1949: 

    The last time Ross County and St Mirren met they shared nine goals in a thrilling match that the Buddies edged 5-4. I wonder if we'll get as many goals tonight in Dingwall.
64. 1948: 

    KICK-OFF

    Matches underway.
65.  

    Belfast Buddie: "Come on you Saints! 3 more points tonight and start to move back up the league to a position where we belong."
66. 1947: 

    Matches about to get started. You can listen to live commentary of Aberdeen v Inverness on BBC Radio Scotland 810MW, on digital radio and online using the link on the right-hand side.
67.  

    Scott Ponton in Edinburgh: "Someone put a tenner in the meter in Dingwall."
68.  

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69.  

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70. 1942: 

    Stuart McCall added during his interview with BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound that Motherwell will wait until tomorrow before deciding whether to appeal against the two-match ban offered to goalkeeper Darren Randolph following his high challenge on Hearts forward Callum Paterson on Saturday.
71. 1940: 

    The lights are back on at Victoria Park and Sportsound pundit John Robertson says: "The game should go ahead."
72.  

    "I don't know what bumper means - maybe it's a bumper hamper?"
    Motherwell manager Stuart McCall on speculation of a lucrative new deal at the club.
73. 1939: 

    The Dons make two changes to their starting XI with Rory Fallon and Joe Shaughnessy in for Cammy Smith and Isaac Osbourne. Inverness are unchanged.
    Rudi Skacel makes his first start for Dundee United, replacing Gary Mackay-Steven. Zaine Francis-Angol comes into the Motherwell team with Steven Hammell missing out.
    Ross County make one change with Mark Brown replacing Michael Fraser in goal. St Mirren go with the same starting line-up as Saturday.
74. 1935: 

    There may be a problem at Victoria Park with the four main floodlights having gone off. More on that as a I get it...
75. 1934: 

    LINE-UPS

    Ross County: Brown, Kovacevic, Tokely, Boyd, Munro, Brittain, Fotheringham, Kettlewell, Quinn, Vigurs, Morrow. Subs: Fraser, Fitzpatrick, Lawson, McMenamin, Cooper, MacPhee, Ross.
    St Mirren: Samson, van Zanten, Mair, McAusland, Dummett, Goodwin, Teale, McLean, McGinn, Thompson, Guy. Subs: Chris Smith, Imrie, Robertson, Carey, Parkin, Reilly, Barron.
    Referee: Steven McLean
76. 1933: 

    LINE-UPS

    Dundee Utd: Cierzniak, McLean, Dillon, Gunning, Douglas, Armstrong, Rankin, Flood, Skacel, Daly, Russell. Subs: Banks, Ryan, Watson, Gardyne, Dow, Lacny, Hilson.
    Motherwell: Randolph, Hateley, Hutchinson, Cummins, Francis-Angol, Humphrey, Lasley, Law, Murphy, Ojamaa, Higdon. Subs: Hollis, McHugh, Daley, Carswell, Kerr, Hetherington, Moore.
    Referee: Bobby Madden
77. 1932: 

    LINE-UPS

    Aberdeen: Langfield, Anderson, Reynolds, Considine, Magennis, Shaughnessy, Clark, McGinn, Hayes, Fallon, Vernon. Subs: Jason Brown, Jordon Brown, Masson, McManus, Murray, O'Neill, Smith.
    Inverness CT: Reguero, Raven, Meekings, Warren, Graeme Shinnie, Doran, Tudur Jones, Andrew Shinnie, Foran, Roberts, McKay. Subs: Mathieson, Draper, Oswell, Morrison, Polworth, Pepper, Cooper.
    Referee: Alan Muir
78. 1929: 

    And at Victoria Park, Ross County entertain St Mirren. The hosts lead 11th-place St Mirren by a point going into tonight's match in Dingwall.
79. 1928: 

    At Tannadice, Motherwell are the visitors against Dundee United. A point currently separates these side with Motherwell sixth and United seventh.
80. 1927: 

    At Pittodrie, Aberdeen host Inverness. A win for the Dons would take them top of the league and a point clear of Celtic while victory for Inverness would draw them level on points with the current leaders.
81. 1926: 

    There are three Scottish Premier League fixtures this evening and all six sides have plenty to play for.
82. 1925: 

    Good evening and welcome to this evening's live Scottish football coverage.