Aberdeen Triumph in 3-2 Thriller Against Hearts, Extending Winning Streak to 13
Aberdeen hosted Hearts in what turned out to be a thrilling encounter, with the home side edging a dramatic 3-2 victory to extend their unbeaten run to 13 matches. From the start, it was clear that both teams had come to Pittodrie Stadium ready for a battle, but Aberdeen's resilience and determination once again saw them come out on top.
The game started with a bang as Aberdeen took the lead just two minutes in, thanks to Topi Keskinen. His shot, which took a wicked deflection off Hearts' Kye Rowles, left goalkeeper Craig Gordon with no chance. But Hearts weren’t about to let the early setback derail their ambitions. They responded well, and their persistence paid off in the 36th minute when Frankie Kent headed in an equalizer after a well-placed cushioned pass from Lawrence Shankland.
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The second half continued in much the same vein, with both sides pushing hard for the lead. Hearts, in particular, looked sharp and were rewarded for their efforts when Blair Spittal unleashed a stunning 25-yard strike in the 63rd minute, putting Hearts 2-1 ahead. At this point, it seemed like Hearts might grab their first domestic win of the season. However, Nicky Devlin equalized for Aberdeen just two minutes later with a smart volley, giving the Dons a lifeline.
The turning point of the match came in the 75th minute when Hearts’ Jorge Grant was sent off after picking up a second yellow card for a needless challenge. With Hearts down to 10 men, Aberdeen seized control, and their relentless pressure eventually led to the winning goal. Ante Palaversa, who had come off the bench, fired a powerful shot into the roof of the net in the 88th minute after a brilliant setup by fellow substitute Duk. It was Palaversa’s first goal for Aberdeen and it couldn’t have come at a more crucial moment.
Despite the loss, Hearts had their chances to at least salvage a point. Kenneth Vargas missed a golden opportunity to score when he chipped over the bar with just Aberdeen’s goalkeeper, Dimitar Mitov, to beat. In the closing stages, Hearts continued to press, but Aberdeen held on for the victory, much to the delight of the 19,000 fans in attendance.
With this win, Aberdeen have now matched Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership table with 21 points. Both teams remain unbeaten, setting the stage for a mouth-watering clash between the two after the international break. For Hearts, however, it was another frustrating day. The Edinburgh side is still rooted to the bottom of the table with just two points from their opening eight matches, despite a spirited performance.
Aberdeen’s manager, Jimmy Thelin, will be pleased with his side’s resilience as they continue their perfect start to the season. However, Hearts will feel they were unlucky not to come away with at least a point after pushing Aberdeen to their limits.
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