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By Andrew PetrieBBC Sport Scotland Last updated on 3 hours ago3 hours ago.From the section Scottish PremiershipBojan Miovski's chip is already his eighth league goal for Aberdeen Aberdeen are now third in the Scottish Premiership but have not "reached our full potential", says manager Jim Goodwin, after they won at Motherwell. Bojan Miovski's chip after four minutes, was initially ruled out for offside but VAR intervened to award the goal, before Stuart McKinstry's driven equaliser just before the hour mark. Goodwin's side responded quickly, though, with Luis Lopes stooping low to nod in Jack MacKenzie's cross and earn just a third away win in 24 games and a first at Fir Park since October 2019. "We're delighted because we knew it wouldn't be easy or straightforward - they made life difficult for us," said Goodwin. "I thought it was a disciplined performance. I don't think we've reached our full potential, but it's starting to come together."All your Motherwell news & analysisSubscribe for Aberdeen news & updates It did not take long for VAR to have a first meaningful impact after Miovski's early effort. The striker was slipped through by Connor Barron and delicately chipped Liam Kelly, only for a flag to cut short his celebrations. However, VAR official Andrew Dallas watched the replays and deemed the Macedonian to be onside, before relaying that to referee Euan Anderson, who reversed his decision. Aberdeen had the ball in the back of the net again a few minutes later after Lopes tucked in from close range, and again the flag went up. This time, the on-field officials had got it right. Kelle Roos almost gifted Motherwell an equaliser when he failed to gather a loose ball, leaving Kevin van Veen with a near clear path to goal, but the Dutchman dragged his shot across an empty net. Jayden Richardson then set up two chances for Aberdeen, first having a shot blocked before half-time and setting up a Lopes header in the second. This time, the Cabo Verde international aimed his header wide. It looked like Motherwell had made them pay. With their first chance after the break, McKinstry controlled Connor Shields' cross and fired low into the bottom corner. And they should have been ahead minutes later. McKinstry found Shields this time, with the striker laying off to Van Veen. Eight yards out - and with a superb record against Aberdeen - you'd have expected the Dutchman to score. Instead, he shot straight at Roos. That jolted Aberdeen into life, and they scored what proved to be the winner 12 minutes later. MacKenzie burst past Paul McGinn and crossed low, where Lopes stooped to nod past Kelly. Motherwell tried to throw everything at their visitors, but Aberdeen held on for their second away win of the season. Player of the match - Luis Lopes
A constant threat for Aberdeen - he scored his fourth goal in six league games. Clinical Aberdeen overcome away form - analysis
It was quite an even game in truth, but the all-important stat saw Aberdeen rise to third and secure a vital victory on the road. The visiting fans weren't too hopeful pre-match, without a win at Fir Park for three years and without a victory against Motherwell in four league meetings. But Jim Goodwin's side took their chances, scoring twice from three shots on target. Motherwell, on the other hand, squandered their opportunities, with Van Veen, normally so potent against Aberdeen with four in four games against them, spurning at least two glorious chances. What they said
Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin: "They're a tough nut to crack in terms of physicality. We knew we had to stand up and be counted at the back. I thought my back three were excellent - particularly the way Anthony Stewart managed Van Veen. "I thought we maybe just shaded it on chances created." Motherwell manager Stevie Hammell: "To come away with nothing is hugely disappointing for what we put into it. It's been a difficult week for us. The game through the week took a bit out of some of the players. "Second half we were pretty dominant. Aberdeen went up the pitch once and scored. The big moments in the game went against us. We're missing full chances right now. Aberdeen are clinical, it's poor from our point of view. That's the difference." What' s next
Motherwell travel to Dundee United next Saturday, whilst Aberdeen head to Rangers (both 15:00 BST).Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text Line-ups
Motherwell
Formation 4-2-3-11Kelly16McGinn15Johansen4Lamie24Penney8Slattery27Goss17McKinstry26Tierney7Spittal9van Veen1Kelly16McGinn Substituted forO'Donnellat 77'minutes15Johansen4LamieBooked at 44mins24Penney8SlatterySubstituted forCorneliusat 72'minutes27GossBooked at 90mins17McKinstry26TierneySubstituted forShieldsat 45'minutes7SpittalBooked at 53mins9van Veen Substitutes
2O'Donnell5Mugabi6Maguire13Oxborough18Cornelius23Morris29Shields38Miller49Ferrie Aberdeen
Formation 3-1-4-224Roos2McCrorie5Stewart4Scales16Ramadani25Richardson8Barron20Clarkson3MacKenzie9Miovski11de Barros Lopes24Roos2McCrorie5Stewart4Scales16Ramadani25Richardson8Barron20Clarkson Substituted forBesuijenat 84'minutes3MacKenzie9MiovskiBooked at 52minsSubstituted forWatkinsat 85'minutes11de Barros LopesBooked at 33minsSubstituted forKennedyat 77'minutes Substitutes
1Lewis7Morris10Besuijen15Watkins23Duncan28Milne33Kennedy99RamírezReferee:Euan AndersonAttendance:5,486 Match Stats
Home TeamMotherwellAway TeamAberdeenPossessionHome59%Away41%ShotsHome12Away7Shots on TargetHome4Away3CornersHome4Away0FoulsHome14Away8 Live Text
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Match ends, Motherwell 1, Aberdeen 2.90'+7' Full Time
Second Half ends, Motherwell 1, Aberdeen 2.90'+1' Booking
Sean Goss (Motherwell) is shown the yellow card.90'+1' Post update
Foul by Sondre Johansen (Motherwell).90'+1' Post update
Ross McCrorie (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.90'+1' Post update
Corner, Motherwell. Conceded by Marley Watkins.89' Post update
Sean Goss (Motherwell) wins a free kick in the defensive half.89' Post update
Foul by Marley Watkins (Aberdeen).89' Post update
Attempt missed. Ricki Lamie (Motherwell) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Blair Spittal with a cross following a corner.88' Post update
Corner, Motherwell. Conceded by Ylber Ramadani.85' Substitution
Substitution, Aberdeen. Marley Watkins replaces Bojan Miovski.84' Substitution
Substitution, Aberdeen. Vicente Besuijen replaces Leighton Clarkson.81' Post update
Attempt missed. Dean Cornelius (Motherwell) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.77' Substitution
Substitution, Motherwell. Stephen O'Donnell replaces Paul McGinn.77' Substitution
Substitution, Aberdeen. Matthew Kennedy replaces Duk.74' Post update
Ricki Lamie (Motherwell) wins a free kick in the defensive half.74' Post update
Foul by Bojan Miovski (Aberdeen).72' Substitution
Substitution, Motherwell. Dean Cornelius replaces Callum Slattery.70' Post update
Foul by Connor Shields (Motherwell).70' Post update
Jack MacKenzie (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Page 1 of 5rewind previousNavigate to the next pagenextNavigate to the last pageforwardPlayer of the match DukDuk with an average of 9.43MotherwellMotherwellMotherwellAberdeenAberdeenAberdeen Motherwell
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Squad number17Player nameMcKinstryAverage rating3.73Squad number1Player nameKellyAverage rating 3.63Squad number7Player nameSpittalAverage rating 3.56Squad number16Player nameMcGinnAverage rating 3.38Squad number2Player nameO'DonnellAverage rating 3.36Squad number26Player nameTierneyAverage rating 3.36Squad number4Player nameLamieAverage rating 3.30Squad number8Player nameSlatteryAverage rating 3.02Squad number15Player nameJohansenAverage rating 2.92Squad number27Player nameGossAverage rating 2.86Squad number24Player namePenneyAverage rating 2.80Squad number29Player nameShieldsAverage rating 2.78Squad number9Player namevan VeenAverage rating 2.76Squad number18Player nameCorneliusAverage rating 2.66 Aberdeen
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Squad number11Player nameDukAverage rating 9.43Squad number9Player nameMiovskiAverage rating 9.04Squad number16Player nameRamadaniAverage rating 8.79Squad number3Player nameMacKenzieAverage rating 8.77Squad number8Player nameBarronAverage rating 8.61Squad number2Player nameMcCrorieAverage rating 8.50Squad number10Player nameBesuijenAverage rating 7.96Squad number5Player nameStewartAverage rating 7.93Squad number24Player nameRoosAverage rating 7.92Squad number33Player nameKennedyAverage rating 7.90Squad number25Player nameRichardsonAverage rating 7.73Squad number15Player nameWatkinsAverage rating 7.60Squad number4Player nameScalesAverage rating 7.35Squad number20Player nameClarksonAverage rating 7.26 Scores Results & Fixtures
Saturday 22nd October 2022
HeartsHeart of Midlothian3CelticCeltic4FTKilmarnockKilmarnock1Ross CountyRoss County0FTMotherwellMotherwell1AberdeenAberdeen2FTRangersRangers1LivingstonLivingston1FTSt MirrenSt Mirren2Dundee UtdDundee United1FTView all Scottish Premiership scores As It Stands
TeamPWDLFAGDPts1Celtic11100139930302Rangers11821271017263Aberdeen1161422166194St Mirren116141214-2195Hibernian125251416-2176Livingston11515913-4167Hearts114251820-2148Motherwell124171516-1139St Johnstone124171317-41310Kilmarnock12336919-101211Dundee Utd122371125-14912Ross County12237620-149View full Scottish Premiership table Top Stories
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