Aberdeen survived some scares to win against quite a good Hamilton side, says Andrew Watson.
The start was a nervy one, with both sides feeling their way into the game.
Aberdeen were the first to suss their opposition out, but struggled initially.
Some smart play was hampered by too many passes being short of their target.
It was Graeme Shinnie that really kicked off things, when he instigated a second penalty in two games.
Once again, it was Adam Rooney who stepped up. If he could score that League Cup securing goal a couple seasons back, it could more or less be said he’d score this one. He did, coolly slotting it away.
1-0 after 23 minutes!
The Dons came out a completely different team in the second half, and seemed very timid. The Accies were beginning to take a foothold of the game, and there were moments they proved they definitely deserved a point from the game.
Josh Parker came on the pitch to replace Jonny Hayes 72 minutes into proceedings. A minute later, Ryan McLaughlin came off for Shaleum Logan.
McInnes made his final substitute at 82 minutes, with Peter Pawlett coming on for Kenny McLean.
Parker probably had the best chance of the game towards the end, coming more or less one on one with the keeper.
The Red Army were probably expecting him to lob the keeper, but he elected instead to control the ball and drive it low. It went wide.
Ashton Taylor was also taken off near the end. Thankfully he appeared to walk off the pitch without a limp, so hopefully the injury is minor and that he can play at Tynecastle.
It could be a tough one, away from home, so as strong a squad as possible would be ideal.
Final score: 1-0.