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Motherwell 1-2 Aberdeen Miovski & Lopes goals put Jim Goodwin' s side third
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.
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"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.
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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.
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Aberdeen had the ball in the back of the net again a few minutes later after Lopes tucked in from cl...
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Kelle Roos almost gifted Motherwell an equaliser when he failed to gather a loose ball, leaving Kevi...
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.
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Kelle Roos almost gifted Motherwell an equaliser when he failed to gather a loose ball, leaving Kevi...
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This time, the Cabo Verde international aimed his header wide. It looked like Motherwell had made th...
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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.
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This time, the Cabo Verde international aimed his header wide. It looked like Motherwell had made th...
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With their first chance after the break, McKinstry controlled Connor Shields' cross and fired l...
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.
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McKinstry found Shields this time, with the striker laying off to Van Veen. Eight yards out - and wi...
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Instead, he shot straight at Roos. That jolted Aberdeen into life, and they scored what proved to be...
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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.
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Instead, he shot straight at Roos. That jolted Aberdeen into life, and they scored what proved to be...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Motherwell, on the other hand, squandered their opportunities, with Van Veen, normally so potent aga...
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I thought my back three were excellent - particularly the way Anthony Stewart managed Van Veen. &quo...
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.
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I thought my back three were excellent - particularly the way Anthony Stewart managed Van Veen. &quo...
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The game through the week took a bit out of some of the players. "Second half we were pretty do...
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.
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The game through the week took a bit out of some of the players. "Second half we were pretty do...
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The game through the week took a bit out of some of the players. "Second half we were pretty dominant.
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Evelyn Zhang 52 minutes ago
Aberdeen went up the pitch once and scored. The big moments in the game went against us. We're ...
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Aberdeen are clinical, it's poor from our point of view. That's the difference."
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Aberdeen went up the pitch once and scored. The big moments in the game went against us. We're missing full chances right now.
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Charlotte Lee 1 minutes ago
Aberdeen are clinical, it's poor from our point of view. That's the difference."
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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
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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
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'
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Ricki Lamie (Motherwell) wins a free kick in the defensive half.74'
Post update
Foul by Bojan Miovski (Aberdeen).72'
Substitution
Substitution, Motherwell.
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Dean Cornelius replaces Callum Slattery.70'
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Foul by Connor Shields (Motherwell).70'
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Jack MacKenzie (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Page 1 of 5rewind
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