Hibs make no mistake against out of form Aberdeen

Venue: Easter Road Time: 15:00 Date: 01/02/2025 More defensive worries for Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin as his side conceded two more goals in what is a worrying run of form for his side. The result moves Hibs up to 5th in the league, just two points behind Aberdeen. They have extended their unbeaten run to ten and will look to hunt down Dundee United for 3rd place. Although having more of the ball and looking in control of the game, Aberdeen struggled to create any clear-cut chances,  looking slow in their build-up and final third play. Their defensive worries continue, making it 22 goals lost in 10 games. Three VAR decisions put a lengthy delay on the full-time whistle as checks for an Aberdeen penalty and to confirm Hibs second goal, took a combined 6 minutes. Nectar Triantis breaks the deadlock for Hibs After a blocked effort at goal from Martin Boyle, Hibs found themselves with a corner 24 minutes into the match. The inswinging corner found Josh Campbell, who won the ball at the back post, sending a header back into the penalty area. Triantis then made no mistake from just outside the 6-yard area, sending his header to the right of Aberdeen goalkeeper Ross Doohan, leaving him standing still. Triantis’ second goal in four games continues Aberdeen’s poor defensive record, as it is the 21st goal conceded in their last 10 matches. Something that Jimmy Thelin will be looking to improve on. Nicky Cadden Doubles the lead In the 48th minute, the ball was crossed into the box by Chris Cadden, striker Dwight Gayle then flicked his header to the back post, and Nicky Cadden was the player to score. His header came in off the crossbar, with Doohan not having a chance to make the save. There was, however, a lengthy VAR check as the player looked to be offside. The check lasted around 3 minutes and built suspense for the Hibs support. The header was eventually awarded, and once again, Aberdeen were punished for their poor defending. The goal was Nickys’ fourth of what has been a positive start to his career at Hibs. The wingback seems to be growing into his game as he continues his impressive form with each start for Hibs. More to follow… Attendance:16,553 Lineups: Manager: David Gray Hibs: J.Smith, W.O’Hora, R.B.Kiranga, J.Iredale, C.Cadden (L.Miller 73″), N.Cadden (J.Obita 86″), N.Triantis, D.Levitt (H.K.Kwon 73″), J.Campbell, M.Boyle (J.Hoillet 86″), D.Gayle (K.Bowie 62″) Substitutes:  J.Bursik, J.Obita, L.Miller, H.Kwon, J.Hoilett, N. Moriah-Welsh, R.Molotnikov, K.Bowie, M.Kukharevych   Manager: Jimmy Thelin Aberdeen: R.Doohan, A.Jensen, A.Dorrington, K.Tobers, N.Devlin (J.Mackenzie 60″), A.Palaversa (S.Morris 84″), G.Shinnie, T.Keskinen (K.Nisbet 60″), L.Clarkson, J.Okkels (P.Ambrose 60″), P.H.Gueye (Duk 72″) Substitutes: T.Ritchie, J.Mckenzie, S.Rubezic, S.H. Nilsen, F.Boyd, P.Ambrose, K.Nisbet, S.Morris, Duk Referee: D.Robertson