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  • Interim manager Warnock stands down after win

  • Veteran Englishman only took charge in February

  • Leaders Dundee Utd & second-placed Raith win in Championship

  1. Postpublished at 27 mins

    Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock

    The game hasn't been full of quality but it's been played at breakneck speed.

    I'm knackered just watching them.

    Kilmarnock's Marley Watkins and Aberdeen's Nicky Devlin in action during a Scottish Cup Quarter Final match between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock at Pittodrie Stadium, on March 09, 2024, in Aberdeen, Scotland.Image source, SNS
  2. Postpublished at 25 mins

    Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock

    Danny Armstrong drifts into the box in a moment of menace for the visitors but his ball across the face is repelled by the Aberdeen backline.

    Kilmarnock could do with seeing more from their talisman, especially without Matty Kennedy today.

  3. McGrath makes his markpublished at 24 mins

    Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock

    McGrathImage source, SNS
    McGrathImage source, SNS
  4. 'Difficult chance to take'published at 22 mins

    Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock

    Willie Miller
    Former Aberdeen captain on BBC Sportsound

    The reaction wasn't good enough, but a dangerous and well-worked set-piece. You can see Donnelly's frustration.

    I don't think he sees it until very, very late. It's a difficult one to react to.

  5. 'Kilmarnock settling'published at 22 mins

    Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock

    Billy Dodds
    Former Aberdeen striker on BBC One Scotland

    Aberdeen had the better of the start, but Kilmarnock have settled in the last five minutes.

    They're getting into forward areas. What a chance that is for Liam Donnelly and he knows it.

  6. Postpublished at 21 mins

    Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock

    Huge change spurned by Liam Donnelly.

    A brilliant ball in lands square on the head of the midfielder, only for his header to soar over the bar.

    Best opportunity of the afternoon for the hosts.

    Donnelly chanceImage source, SNS
  7. Watch: McGrath gives Aberdeen the lead at Pittodriepublished at 20 mins

    Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock

  8. Postpublished at 19 mins

    Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock

    Kyle Vassell goes for the spectacular as he lifts the ball up for a volley and then thumps it spectacularly wide.

    I'm just back from Copenhagen yesterday and I reckon the ball could have landed across the north sea. Wild attempt.

  9. PENALTY APPEALpublished at 17 mins

    Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock

    Always worth a shout of handball these days.

    Stuart Findlay comes flying forward and plays the ball into the box for Marley Watkins. He is closed down by Stefan Gartenmann and the ball bounces around off the defender.

    Even in these crazy times, I think that would have been harsh.

  10. Postpublished at 16 mins

    Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock

    Jack MacKenzie certainly has energy on this early Saturday start.

    The left-back gallops up the pitch as Aberdeen look to counter, but Kilmarnock eventually manage to get bodies back and shield the ball out.

    Didn't know the boy could move like that.

  11. Postpublished at 14 mins

    Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock

    Angus MacDonald hauls Kyle Vassell to the ground but the attack was still on, leaving the home players frustrated at the lack of advantage played.

    Scrappy stuff.

  12. 'Calamitous'published at 12 mins

    Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock

    Willie Miller
    Former Aberdeen captain on BBC Sportsound

    Pretty calamitous.

    He does well, McGrath.

    But for me, the chance should not have occurred. Stuart Findlay should have done much better, but it's good quality from Miovski with the backheel.

    Great start from Aberdeen.

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    GOAL! Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnockpublished at 11 mins

    Jamie McGrath

    And Kilmarnock's cold start is punished.

    Poor defending from Stuart Findlay allows the ball to break to Junior Hoilett, who forces a save from Will Dennis.

    The Bounremouth loanee can only parry directly into the feet of Jamie McGrath, who bundles the ball into the back of the net.

    Could be a huge goal for Aberdeen.

    Aberdeen goal
  14. Postpublished at 10 mins

    Aberdeen 0-0 Kilmarnock

    Home crowd frustrated as a foul is given against Junior Hoilett during a tussle with Danny Armstrong.

    They think their man was tripped in the build-up, but John Beatton gives Killie the free-kick.

  15. Postpublished at 8 mins

    Aberdeen 0-0 Kilmarnock

    Shaky stuff as Corrie Ndaba is nearly caught out at the back.

    As Billy Dodds says on commentary, Kilmarnock haven't settled yet. Can Aberdeen punish them?

  16. Postpublished at 6 mins

    Aberdeen 0-0 Kilmarnock

    A hopeful cross from Junior Hoilett drifts easily into the arms of Will Dennis.

    Not much quality yet.

  17. Postpublished at 5 mins

    Aberdeen 0-0 Kilmarnock

    David Watson is already charging around in the middle of the park for the visitors.

    The 19-year-old will be looking to reclaim his spot in the side after missing out over the last few weeks.

    Aberdeen's Graeme Shinnie is tackled by Kilmarnock's David Watson during a Scottish Cup Quarter Final match between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock at Pittodrie Stadium, on March 09, 2024, in Aberdeen, Scotland.Image source, SNS
  18. Postpublished at 4 mins

    Aberdeen 0-0 Kilmarnock

    Over 1500 Killie fans have made the trip to Pittodrie this afternoon.

    And despite Aberdeen's struggles, the home crowd are showing out and backing their team.

    Magic of the cup etc etc.

    KillieImage source, SNS
    Dons fansImage source, SNS
  19. 'Defeat a disaster for Dons'published at 3 mins

    Aberdeen 0-0 Kilmarnock

    Billy Dodds
    Former Aberdeen striker on BBC One Scotland

    If Aberdeen don't win this game, it's been a disastrous season for them.

  20. Postpublished at 2 mins

    Aberdeen 0-0 Kilmarnock

    First chance for Aberdeen to swing in a free-kick but it doesn't beat the first man.

    An early groan from the home crowd.