A late Joseph Hangbo penalty noticed Ross County snatch a last-gasp spot in sixth within the Scottish Premier League as they netted a 1-0 victory to place Aberdeen sixth for the primary time in 9 seasons.
With Carrot that sixth place in entrance of them, regardless of counting on outcomes elsewhere, the Dons made two adjustments from their tie at Dundee with Marley Watkins arriving within the beginning line-up with Fonso Ugo.
The state of affairs has not modified for County after its 1-1 draw with Hearts final week.
Regardless of what was at stake, neither workforce turned up within the first half, and neither goalkeeper needed to make a save within the first 45 minutes.
Joseph Hongbo of Ross County celebrates his winner in Aberdeen
That was the twenty fifth minute earlier than both aspect scored a noteworthy likelihood and Ross McCrory ought to have been up entrance.
Vincente Biswegen saved the play alive after Conor Randall reduce a cross from Watkins and the winger fired the ball to McCurry, who fired the ball over the crossbar from 12 yards.
Watkins was concerned once more three minutes later when he gained a free kick despatched by Louis Ferguson off the close to 20 yards publish.
The hosts got here shut to creating one other try earlier than the break, however David Bates’ header from a deep Johnny Hayes free kick was simply hit by Ross Laidlaw.
Louis Ferguson got here closest to the hosts when he curled a ball into the publish 5 minutes into the primary half, however the second half was once more a relatively quiet affair.
County left quarterback Jake Fokins despatched a half-chance excessive over the bar shortly after, whereas – on the different finish – Hayes noticed his uneven header.
The guests saved Aberdeen and appeared harmful on the break and may not have been fortunate to win a penalty when substitute Jack McKenzie appeared to hit Reagan Charles Cook dinner.
Ludlow goalkeeper and defender Alex Iakovetti managed to maintain the largely defeated Christian Ramirez at bay when he met Conor Baron’s cross.
However Ross County was awarded a penalty when Hayes was penalized for a handball in an yard contained in the Duns, and after a delay whereas Aberdeen vehemently contested the award, Hongbo rose to hit the ball excessive to the suitable of Joe Louis.
The householders escalated the strain as they looked for an equaliser, however they might finally get pissed off.
