Lewis Ferguson

Four Wins In Eleven Days As Aberdeen Take Win Against Hibs

Aberdeen secured their fourth straight victory in a row in eleven days to move up to fourth in the Scottish Premiership.

The Dons put in a shift, but it was a nice watch with Lewis Ferguson scoring the solitary goal thanks to a penalty late in the first half to take all three points at Easter Road.

Derek McInnes made two changes to the side that played in the UEFA Europa League fixture against NSI Runavik on Thursday night.  Ryan Hedges made the starting XI and Tommie Hoban made the starting line-up.

Dylan McGeouch and Curtis Main were both dropped to the bench.

Joe Lewis nearly slipped up in the opening minute of the game after he spilled a cross from Joe Newell.

The ball fell to Martin Boyle, but didn’t put enough power in his shot, Lewis pushing the ball over the top left.

Shortly after, Joe saved the day again after saving a Boyle drive.

Moments later, Ryan Hedges had a low drive blocked by Marciano, in. neat one two between Scott Wright and him ripping open the Hibs defence.

Marley Watkins had a chance in the 33rd minute, firing a low shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the Hibs keeper managed to block it.

Aberdeen went ahead in the 39th minute, after Martin Boyle clipped Marley Watkins in the box, Nick Walsh awarded the penalty to the Dons.

Lewis Ferguson stepped up to take the shot and sent Marciano the wrong way to put the Dons ahead.

Into the second half, and Matty Kennedy fired into the penalty area but Marciano saved his shot.

Drey Wright threatened in the 61st minute, firing a shot across the face of the goal – but no one was there from the opposition to take the opportunity.

Curtin Main fired in a low drive on target in the 82nd minute, but Marciano got down to block the shot.

Christian Doidge met a corner kick at the back post in injury time, but headed the shot wide.

A great all round team, entertaining and strong performance from Aberdeen as we head into the international break.   If it continues like this, the Red Army have a lot to look forward to this season.

Details

Date Time League Season Full Time
30th August 2020 4:30 pm Scottish Premiership 2020-21 90'

Results

Club1st Half2nd HalfGoalsPossessionOutcome
Hibernian00053%Loss
Aberdeen10147%Win

Hibernian

1Ofir Marciano Goalkeeper
2David Gray Defender
4Paul Hanlon Defender
5Ryan Porteous Defender
6Paul McGinn Defender
8Drey Wright Midfielder
9Christian Doidge Forward
10Martin Boyle Forward
11Joe Newell Midfielder
12Fraser Murray Midfielder
14Stevie Mallan 25 Midfielder
16Lewis Stevenson Defender
18Jamie Murphy 23 Forward
19Jamie Gullan 20 Midfielder
20Melker Hallberg 19 Midfielder
21Maciej Dąbrowski Goalkeeper
23Scott Allan 18 Midfielder
24Darren McGregor Defender
25Josh Doig 14 Defender
27Ben Stirling Defender

Aberdeen

1Joe Lewis Goalkeeper
2Shay Logan Defender
3Tommie Hoban Defender
4Andrew Considine Defender
5Scott McKenna Defender
8Funso Ojo Midfielder
9Curtis Main 50 Forward
10Niall McGinn 11 Forward
11Ryan Hedges 10 Forward
14Ash Taylor Defender
15Dylan McGeouch 25 Midfielder
17Jonny Hayes Midfielder
18Connor McLennan Forward
19Lewis Ferguson Midfielder 39'
54'
20Tomáš Černý Goalkeeper
22Ronald Hernández Defender
25Scott Wright 15 Forward
33Matty Kennedy Midfielder
40Ross McCrorie Midfielder
50Marley Watkins 9 Midfielder