Aberdeen edged Inverness with one goal in a ‘best of the rest’ battle, says Voice reporter Andrew Watson.
It was ideal conditions at Pittodrie for the last night’s evening kickoff.
There were some close chances for the Dons in the first half, although they lacked that killer touch within and around the box. Both Niall McGinn and Adam Rooney came close; the former with a delightful chip over the keeper going just wide of the post.
Inverness, on the other hand, had a few chances themselves, perhaps not as clear cut.
Their defence, though pegged back for the duration, were resolute and robust in their dealings with the Aberdeen attack.
Time and time again they were put under pressure, but coming out of it unscathed. Reasonably good, bar a few slipups, communication and a siege mentality served them well.
It was looking as if it would be a second consecutive goalless draw for The Reds at Pittodrie, albeit a more exciting fixture. That did change slightly in the second period, though.
Two minutes in Ashton Taylor converted Barry Robson’s pinpoint corner kick. Tall Taylor glanced his header into the bottom corner.
1-0 Aberdeen!
Kenny McLean came on the pitch on the 70 minute mark, with Peter Pawlett coming off.
Aberdeen were maybe a little unlucky to come away only one goal ahead.
It went from siege mentality to being under siege as Shay Logan thumped the underside of the crossbar amidst a flurry of chances for the home side. Rooney also had a strike chalked off for offside.
It’s good to finally get the monkey off the back after that frustrating draw with the other Jags of the SPFL.
Final score: 1-0.