Stunning European Victory for Aberdeen

Derek McInnes hailed his Aberdeen players after their stunning 3-0 Europa League second qualifying round first-leg win over Rijeka in Croatia but insists the tie is not over.

The Dons survived some early pressure before goals from defender Andrew Considine, midfielder Peter Pawlett and substitute Kenny McLean put them into what is surely an unassailable lead ahead of the return game at Pittodrie.

However boss McInnes, despite praising his players to the hilt, urged caution.

I was immensely satisfied and proud of the players' efforts,'' he said.

The conditions were very difficult, the Rijeka supporters stayed with their team and they kept trying to ask questions of us but we got goals at good times which gave the players a lift and I thought we were very smart with our work.

Our players were excellent in terms of their application and what we asked of them but that is the only part of the game, tactics and organisation.

The sheer endeavour and effort the players put in was very pleasing to see, for me and very rewarding.

But it is still only half-time in the tie. It doesn't mean to say we can't feel good about ourselves for tonight's work but they are too good a team to think the tie is over.

There is work to do still. Yes, we will enjoy tonight, we will feel satisfied with our work but the preparation for next week's game starts now.''