St Mirren secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aberdeen in a Scottish Premiership clash at Paisley’s St Mirren Park on Saturday evening. The Buddies snatched the winner in the 89th minute through Jonah Ayunga, turning the tide after Aberdeen’s Dons had equalised in the 65th minute.
The hosts took an early lead through a 14th-minute strike from Greg Stewart, but the Dons fought back to level the scores through Ryan Hedges’ well-placed effort. The victory lifts St Mirren to 12th in the league table, while Aberdeen remain in third place. The match saw a total of 3,600 spectators, with the home side’s late winner sparking jubilant celebrations among the home fans.
St Mirren Snatch Victory in Stoppage Time
St Mirren secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Buddies netted the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, turning the tide of a match that had appeared to be heading for a draw.
Aberdeen took the lead in the 14th minute through a header from Dons defender Leighton Clarkson. The goal came from a corner kick, with Clarkson rising highest to power the ball past St Mirren goalkeeper Matt Connell.
The visitors equalised just before the half-hour mark through an own goal from Aberdeen’s Calum Naylor. A cross from St Mirren’s Greg Kiltie deflected off Naylor and looped into the net, much to the dismay of the home supporters.
The second half saw both teams create chances, but neither could find the back of the net until the dying moments. In the 95th minute, St Mirren substitute Brian Graham scored the winner, latching onto a through ball from Kiltie and slotting it past Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis.
St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin praised his team’s resilience and determination. “We never gave up,” Goodwin said post-match. “We believed we could win right until the end, and that’s what we did.”
Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin expressed his disappointment but acknowledged St Mirren’s quality. “We’re disappointed to lose, especially in the manner we did,” he said. “But St Mirren are a good team, and they deserved their win today.”
Aberdeen Concede Late as St Mirren Triumph
St Mirren secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aberdeen at Paisley 2024 stadium on Saturday. The Buddies netted a last-minute winner to claim all three points.
Aberdeen had taken an early lead through a goal from Dons striker Leighton Clarkson. The strike came in the 15th minute, giving the visitors an advantage they held until the 75th minute.
St Mirren’s equaliser came from a penalty converted by Steven McGinn. The foul that led to the penalty was committed by Aberdeen defender Calvin Ramsay on St Mirren’s Jonah Agyepong.
With just two minutes of regular time remaining, St Mirren’s Ryan Stirk scored the winning goal. The strike came from a rebound after Aberdeen goalkeeper Dean Lewandowski saved an initial shot from Agyepong.
St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson praised his team’s resilience. “The players showed great character to come back from behind,” Robinson said post-match. “We never gave up and were rewarded for our efforts.”
Aberdeen manager Barry Robson expressed disappointment with the result. “We were in control for most of the game,” Robson stated. “To concede late like that is frustrating.”
The victory lifts St Mirren to seventh in the Scottish Premiership table. Aberdeen, meanwhile, remain in fifth place.
Paisley Side Edge Thrilling Contest at Pittodrie
St Mirren secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Buddies netted the winning goal in the 87th minute through a header from substitute David Smith.
Aberdeen had taken an early lead in the 15th minute through a strike from Dons’ captain Scott Brown. The home side controlled much of the game, with 62% possession and 18 shots on goal. However, St Mirren’s defence held firm, with goalkeeper Trevor Carson making several crucial saves.
The Buddies equalised in the 63rd minute through a penalty from Greg Stewart. Stewart stepped up after Aberdeen’s Joe Lewis brought down St Mirren’s Jonah Ayunga in the box. The referee had no hesitation in awarding the penalty, despite protests from the Aberdeen players.
St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin praised his team’s resilience. “We showed great character to come back from a goal down,” he said post-match. “We worked hard and deserved the win.”
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes expressed disappointment. “We dominated the game but didn’t take our chances,” he admitted. “St Mirren capitalised on our mistakes.”
The result sees St Mirren climb to 7th in the Scottish Premiership table, while Aberdeen remain in 3rd place. The Buddies’ next match is against Hibernian next Saturday, while Aberdeen travel to face Celtic.
St Mirren's Last-Gasp Goal Seals Hard-Fought Win
St Mirren secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The winning goal came in the 92nd minute, with Mark McLaughlin heading in a corner kick from Greg Tansey. The result moves St Mirren up to seventh in the cinch Premiership table, while Aberdeen drops to fourth.
Aberdeen took an early lead in the 15th minute through a penalty kick by Bo-kyung Kim. The South Korean midfielder converted the spot-kick after a handball by St Mirren’s Ryan Dow.
St Mirren equalised just before half-time. A long-range effort from McLaughlin deflected off Aberdeen defender Declan Gallagher and looped over goalkeeper Joe Lewis. The goal came in the 42nd minute, leaving both teams level at the break.
The second half saw few clear chances, with both defences holding firm. Aberdeen’s best opportunity came in the 68th minute, but Lewis made a comfortable save from a long-range effort by Niall McGinn.
St Mirren’s late winner capped off a hard-fought battle. Manager Jim Goodwin praised his team’s resilience. “We showed great character to keep going until the end,” Goodwin said post-match. “It’s a crucial three points for us.”
Aberdeen's Lead Overturned by St Mirren's Dramatic Winner
St Mirren secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aberdeen in a thrilling Scottish Premiership encounter at the Paisley 2024 Stadium. The Buddies overturned Aberdeen’s first-half lead with a late winner, extending their unbeaten run to four games.
Aberdeen took an early lead through Boony Sarr, capitalising on a defensive error to open the scoring in the 18th minute. The Dons dominated possession and created several chances, but St Mirren’s defence held firm until the break.
The home side equalised in the 65th minute through a well-worked team goal finished by Lewis Vaughan. St Mirren’s pressure paid off in the 88th minute when Jonah Agyepong slotted home the winner, sparking jubilant celebrations from the home support.
Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin expressed frustration post-match, stating, “We had control of the game but lacked a killer touch in the final third.” In contrast, St Mirren’s interim manager David Longwell praised his side’s resilience, saying, “We showed great character to come back and win the game.”
The result sees St Mirren climb to 10th in the league table, while Aberdeen drop to third, four points behind leaders Celtic. The Buddies will look to build on this victory when they face Hibernian next weekend, while Aberdeen travel to Ibrox to take on Rangers.
St Mirren’s late winner against Aberdeen marks a significant moment in their season. The victory lifts them to 12th place, just three points behind Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership table. With several teams still in contention for European spots, the result could have implications for the league’s mid-table battle. Both sides will now turn their attention to their next fixtures, with St Mirren hosting Livingston and Aberdeen traveling to Celtic Park. The outcome may also influence squad selections and tactical approaches for upcoming matches.
