Aberdeen opened their Uefa Conference League with no points but plenty of positives despite being on the losing side in a 3-2 defeat by Shakhtar Donetsk at Pittodrie. Jesper Karlsson’s early penalty put the Dons ahead at Pittodrie before Marko Lazetic saw his shot saved by Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk. Some goals to celebrateThe big news, perhaps the biggest news in weeks, was an Aberdeen goal for the fans to celebrate. The Dons were given a helping hand – literally –as Shakhtar Donetsk striker Kaua Elias stuck out an arm to deflect Jesper Karlsson’s corner out for another corner. The fans were off their seats again to celebrate when Devlin headed home his side’s second as the Dons tried to mount a comeback.