RESOLUTE REDS NIC BIG POINT

ABERDEEN got off the mark in the Conference League following a disciplined display against AEK Larnaca, but will rue a stoppage-time miss in Cyprus.

- BY BLAIR ESSON

A goalless draw earned Jimmy Thelin's side their first point of the tournament following defeats by FCSB and AEK Athens, the latter a 6-0 thrashing on the road two weeks ago.

Nicolas Milanovic missed an excellent chance 30 seconds into stoppage time after being set up by good work from fellow substitute Topi Keskinen following a counterattack.

The Finn's cross bounced in front of winger Milanovic but the goalkeeper was out of position and the Australian swept his shot off target.

However, there was a huge let-off for Aberdeen with the last action of the match when Karol Angielski headed wide with Dimitar Mitov stranded.