Aberdeen Claims First Victory Under Robinson with 2-0 Win Over 10-Man Hibernian

Aberdeen secured a crucial Scottish Premiership win as they defeated 10-man Hibernian 2-0, marking Stephen Robinson's first victory as head coach. The match turned in Aberdeen's favor when Grant Hanley was sent off for bringing down Toyosi Olusanya, and Kevin Nisbet converted the resulting penalty. Nisbet added a second goal with 15 minutes remaining, sealing a vital 2-0 win for the Dons. Aberdeen had been struggling with just one win in their last 16 matches, but this victory provides a much-needed boost in their battle to avoid the relegation play-off spot. Hibernian, who were unbeaten in their last five matches, saw their hopes of catching Motherwell for fourth place diminished. The win was a testament to Aberdeen's determination, with Robinson praising his team's performance and highlighting the importance of keeping clean sheets and capitalizing on scoring opportunities. Hibs manager David Gray acknowledged the correct decision on Hanley's red card but felt the timing of the second goal was a significant blow to his team's chances.