Aberdeen secures vital Scottish Premiership win over 10-man Hibernian, handing Robinson his first victory as head coach

Aberdeen's Kevin Nisbet scored a crucial brace to secure a much-needed 2-0 victory over Hibernian, earning Stephen Robinson his first win as head coach. The match took a decisive turn when Grant Hanley was sent off for hauling down Toyosi Olusanya, resulting in a penalty that Nisbet coolly converted. Despite being a man down, Hibernian managed to keep the score at 1-0 until the 75th minute, when Nisbet's powerful drive crashed off the underside of the bar and was ruled to have crossed the line after a VAR check. The win provides a significant boost to Aberdeen's chances of avoiding the relegation play-off spot, while Hibernian's hopes of catching Motherwell for fourth place have been dealt a setback. Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson praised his team's performance, saying, 'I thought we were excellent throughout, even when it was 11 v 11. The players stood up today and were counted.' Hibernian boss David Gray acknowledged the correct decision on the Hanley red card, stating, 'I think it's completely accidental, but by the letter of the law, it's a red card.'