Nisbet converts late penalty as Aberdeen seize opening-day win | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Aberdeen beat Hearts 2-1 in the Scottish Premiership opener at Pittodrie. Oisin McEntee put Hearts ahead in the 35th minute with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box. Kevin Nisbet levelled (90.), then Stuart Findlay was sent off in the third minute of second half stoppage time for conceding a penalty, which Nisbet converted in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time. Hearts produced 19 attempts to The Dons' 11, but the hosts found the late edge. The Dons visit Dundee next, while the Jambos travel to Benfica in the Europa League.

Player of the Match: Kevin Nisbet decided it with a brace, five shots and an ice-cold penalty under pressure, turning the game in stoppage time.

Stat of the Match: Kevin Nisbet attempted five shots and scored twice, now top of the Scottish Premiership scoring on two goals.

Three Things We Learned: Hearts created more shots, 19 to The Dons' 11, but worked the goalkeeper only four times. Stuart Armstrong's introduction lifted the hosts' delivery, producing two accurate crosses and a key pass as pressure built. Discipline proved costly for the Jambos, as Stuart Findlay's straight red was followed by the decisive spot kick.