"We knew we had the better of the first half and we knew there would be a reaction. We played with a real intensity and a real purpose. Motherwell manager Steven Hammell: "I'm delighted, more so the performance if I'm honest than the result. "Everyone was raving about the performance last week and today it's very much back down to earth with a bang." Too many were not at the levels they've been at recently, and that's why we lost the game.
I thought from the opening minute we were very sloppy, we gave Motherwell a lift psychologically with how slow we were in possession. What did they say?Īberdeen manager Jim Goodwin: "I don't think we did enough to warrant taking anything from the game. Two wins from three gives Hammell a solid base to start from though, and they looked like they could score at will at Pittodrie as the newly-found confidence flowed through the side. Motherwell's start to the season was as bad as it gets losing their Europa Conference League clash to Sligo Rovers which led to the dismissal of manager Graham Alexander before a Premiership ball had been kicked. But defensively they were pulled apart time and again and manager Goodwin still has plenty of work to do. They look to have more firepower than last term, and they scored twice from just three shots on target. However, perhaps the real test of their mettle would be provided by Motherwell, a side the Dons had failed to beat in four meetings last season, losing three of them. Man of the match - Sean Goss Sean Goss was pivotal to much of Motherwell's play, and was unlucky not to score himself What did we learn?Īberdeen had received plaudits for their performances this season cruising through their League Cup group, and responding to an opening-day defeat by hammering St Mirren.
Van Veen shot straight at the goalkeeper when clean through, Joe Efford hit the side netting then blocked his own team-mate Josh Morris' goal-bound header, and Ross Tierney's shot was saved. Really, Motherwell should have won by more. Slattery knocked a corner in at the back post, then Van Veen - who netted four times against Aberdeen last season - headed in on the rebound after Spittal's shot hit the bar. However, it was a false dawn as Motherwell regained control with two quick goals. But within seconds of the restart, they had the lead when Hayes hammered in from close range. The North Macedonian did make it three goals in two games before the break, though, when he headed in Liam Scales' cross.Īfter a nervy and error-strewn first 45 minutes, Goodwin's side were fortunate to be level at the break. His team deservedly took the lead when Connor Shields picked out Spittal, who had an easy finish at the near post, with Dons defender Jayden Richardson losing his footing.Īberdeen were struggling to find their rhythm, but a glorious chance opened up when Sondre Solholm Johansen also slipped on the surface and Miovski raced through unopposed, but he lobbed his effort over the bar. He could not have asked for a better start. Hammell was not quite as new to his new club after his appointment as manager earlier in the week, having been in with the bricks at Fir Park for over 20 years. Jim Goodwin's Aberdeen reign began with a 1-1 draw against Motherwell at Fir Park in February. Of those, they have lost just once and they continued their fine record against the Pittodrie side on Saturday with their second win of the season.īut Aberdeen, despite a summer overhaul with 11 new signings arriving, have now conceded six goals in three games, with just one win.Īnd their injury problems continue to mount with Matthew Kennedy and Leighton Clarkson both limping off injured. The win means Motherwell have won six of their last nine games against the Dons, and four of the last five. "Just to see them working for each other, and the togetherness in the dressing room afterwards, it's what they're all about." But Callum Slattery and Kevin van Veen scored twice in quick succession to restore Motherwell's advantage.
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