Aberdeen punished by SPFL with ticket reduction for Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers
Dons sanctioned by SPFL for supporter misconduct during quarter-final victoryAberdeen have been punished with a ticket reduction for their Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers due to the behaviour of supporters.A reduction of 500 tickets has been imposed by the Scottish Professional Football League following the “illegal” pyrotechnic display and pitch invasion which took place during the quarter-final victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park earlier this month.The Dons overcame going down to 10 men early in the second half when defender Dan Happe was shown a second yellow card to win the tie on a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw, sparking wild celebrations in the away end which spilled on to the pitch.Aberdeen fans set off flares during the Premier Sports Cup quarter final against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)…
