Aberdeen v Viking FK - Energy Cities Challenge Cup

Due to the success of last years fixture between the two clubs, both teams agreed to go at it again this year. Aberdeen will welcome Viking FK to Pittodrie tomorrow in the Energy Cities Challenge Cup. This is part of the celebrations during the bi-annual offshore Europe event at the Aberdeen conference & Exhibition centre.

Please note that all entry to supporters is free and any supporter who is wishing to attend the match can pick up a ticket from the Pittodrie ticket office. Season tickets have been activated for the match meaning you can gain entry through your season ticket.

The match kicks off at 7pm so get yourself along!

Viking FK however have encountered a problem with getting their African players into the UK as they do not have a visa or could not secure one in time. These players will unfortuantely be have to left at home. It is thought three players have been denied entry into the country.

Derek McInnes: ”There is always a debate what you do during an International break. Obviously we have number of boys away on International duty at full level and with the U21s. We hope they all come back fit so we can have a full working week next week. For the other ones, we have had three demanding games last week including one that went to extra time so the players who have niggles it is a chance to get some rest and take advantage of the fact we don’t have a game this weekend.

“This game though is a good game in terms of players who have not had enough game time of late. It is also gives some of the younger boys who have been on the fringes of the squad a chance to play.

“Normally you would look to arrange some kind of game during an international break anyway. This one was already arranged before I came in but it is a decent game for us as we are playing against decent opposition.

“Supporters are always keen to see what is behind the first team and they will get an opportunity to do that tomorrow.

“We have watched a few of their (Viking FK) games. We are pretty clear on what shape they will play. We do not really know the individuals or personnel too much but we will do our homework on them in terms of set-pieces and position analysis.

“The fact the game is free will hopefully encourage people to come along especially the youngsters. Our community team have done a lot of work in visiting schools in the area to create some interest in the game. It is an opportunity for supporters to come and enjoy a game and enjoy watching some of our young players. It is also an opportunity to come along and see Andrew Considine in action. He has worked extremely hard to get back to a good level of fitness. He is ready to play now properly.”

Aberdeen v Viking FK
Wed 4 September 2013
Pittodrie Stadium - 7pm KO