McInnes relieved after Riga demolition

Last updated : 07 July 2014 By Stand Free Ed

Aberdeen kicked off their Europa League campaign in style with a convincing 5-0 win in the first qualifying round but it came at a price with Peter Pawlett limping off with an ankle knock.

The visitors had two men sent off and a further five booked by French referee Nicolas Rainville and McInnes was relieved his side remained disciplined.

He said: "The game ran away from [Daugava], they lost their discipline, and I was just glad to get off the pitch without any more injuries.

"I thought the referee tried to keep a lid on it, the officials did well. We just tried to concentrate on finding ways to break them down."

Source: Sky Sports