Eilidh Barbour at McDiarmid Park for BBC Scotland: "Alashkert down to 10, but St J just can't get a grip on this game. This could go the distance.... #pens."

Charlie Saiz: "It might be worth remembering the Dons are only weeks into pre season." So are Shkendija though.

St Johnstone might have a man advantage, but they have lost both their first choice central defenders as Steven Anderson is forced off through injury, with Liam Caddis his replacement.

It is a nervous time for Aberdeen as Armend Alimi's shot is spilled by goalkeeper Danny Ward, but the Dons manage to clear the danger.

Alashkert are down to 10 men as defender Karen Muradyan is shown a second yellow card after one strong challenge too many. It had been coming for the Aremenian. Meanwhile, Frazer Wright is forced off for Saints through injury, with Brad McKay his replacement in defence.

"Alashkert are beginning to look more of a threat so St Johnstone need to be wary."

Direct play gives Aberdeen a chance, as goalkeeper Danny Ward's long ball is flicked on by Kenny McLean and Jonny Hayes low drive is pushed wide for a corner by goalkeeper Marko Jovanovski at the near post,

Shkendija have started the second half the better side, although it is the Dons who have looked the more dangerous with some quick breaks.

Fosh: "Highlight so far at Pittodrie - seagull fight at half-time."

A great chance for St Johnstone straight after the break, but unmarked defender Steven Anderson heads wide at the back post.

We're off again in Perth.

Official PerthSaints: "Tonight's attendance is 5764. Thank you for your support. Who's for summer football?"

Crimmy: "Mon the Saintees and the Dandies."

Dougie Kinnear: "I love European nights. If some folk only turn up to one game a season & moan all game, it may as well be a glamour tie!"

"After half an hour, it was an even game, but after that Aberdeen took control and Shkendija were sitting too deep. They are no mugs they are playing against, but so often when they are technically good, they run out of ideas in front of goal."

"Tommy Wright wanted a big crowd, they have turned out in their numbers and they are getting their just rewards. After a nervous start, it's been all St Johnstone. A couple of half chances by the visitors, but St Johnstone are well on top."

"It's been great for Saints. They have got to keep their discipline, as they have had two booked already, and there's only going to be one winner."

It's all square at Pittodrie. The Dons will go through on away goals if it stays this way, but the tie is still wide open.

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St Johnstone are level on aggregate thanks to that goal from Michael O'Halloran.

Aberdeen are ramping it up and Kenny McLean sends a drive just wide.

Some sustained pressure from Aberdeen and Niall McGinn's effort is fumbled by the goalkeeper, Adam Rooney goes down under pressure and Graeme Shinnie's effort on the rebound is saved.

Frazer Wright is booked, following St Johnstone team-mate Tam Scobbie and Alashkert's Karen Muradyan, Hovhannes Grigoryan and Vahagn Minasyan.