Kilmarnock punish The Dons after fast start and VAR red | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Kilmarnock beat Aberdeen 3-0 at Rugby Park. Bradley Lyons opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a header from Greg Kiltie's cross after a corner. Bruce Anderson doubled the lead (14.), then The Dons captain Graeme Shinnie was shown a straight red (51.), with VAR confirming the decision (53.). Tyreece John-Jules wrapped it up (59.) as the hosts produced 20 attempts with nine on target to stay in control. Kilmarnock remain 11th and visit Rangers next, while The Dons stay seventh and host Celtic next.

Player of the Match: Tyreece John-Jules was relentless, scoring the third and supplying an assist, with five attempts and 12 touches in the box to stretch The Dons.

Stat of the Match: Kilmarnock produced 20 attempts with nine on target, a shot profile that reflected their control throughout.

Three Things We Learned: Greg Kiltie created five chances and delivered four accurate crosses, his service underpinning Kilmarnock's early breakthrough. Shinnie's straight red, confirmed by VAR, reduced The Dons to 10 men and tilted the contest further Kilmarnock's way. The hosts' 54.9% possession and 20 attempts contrasted with The Dons' eight efforts, underlining the balance of play.