Aberdeen Secures Crucial Win Over 10-Man Hibernian, Robinson's First Victory as Head Coach

Aberdeen earned a vital Scottish Premiership win against Hibernian, with Kevin Nisbet scoring a brace to seal a 2-0 victory and hand Stephen Robinson his first win as head coach. The match took a significant turn when Grant Hanley was given a red card for bringing down Toyosi Olusanya, resulting in a penalty that Nisbet calmly converted. Later, Nisbet sealed the win with a powerful drive that bounced off the underside of the bar, confirmed as a goal after a VAR check. The victory is a much-needed boost for Aberdeen, who had only one win in their last 16 matches and were in danger of being drawn into the relegation battle. Hibernian, unbeaten in their last five matches, struggled to cope with the numerical disadvantage and could not find a way back into the game. The win marks a significant turnaround for Robinson's side, who had been under pressure due to their recent form. Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson praised his team's performance, stating they were 'excellent throughout' and that the players 'stood up today and were counted.' Hibs boss David Gray acknowledged the correct decision on the red card but felt it was accidental and unfortunate. He also expressed surprise that a foul was not given in an earlier incident involving Emmanuel Gyamfi, which he believed constituted violent conduct.