Aberdeen jumped to fourth in the table with a 2-0 win over sorry Hearts, who are making heavy weather of things at both ends of the pitch.
The injuries continue to pile up for Robbie Neilson, who is facing a selection crisis – especially at the back. What isn't helping is some shocking finishing despite creating clear cut chances, which are then being punished as teams take full advantage of a patched up back line. Luis Lopes and Vicente Besuijen were the latest to put them to the sword with two well taken second half goals, although there wasn't nearly enough done to prevent either by the men in maroon. The opening half-an-hour produced little in the way of chances. Stephen Humphrys sent an effort over from distance. Bojan Miovski had Aberdeen's best opportunity but dragged his shot wide after holding off Kingsley.
For the second Sunday in succession, Hearts missed an absolute sitter. Humphrys did well on the right before rolling the ball across goal to the arriving Alex Cochrane. With virtually an open goal to roll into, the wing back manage to send a pitiful effort straight at Kelle Roos as he raced back into goal, wasting a huge opportunity.
