Nisbet penalty caps Aberdeen's stoppage-time turnaround | OneFootball

Kevin Nisbet converted in second half stoppage time as Aberdeen beat Hearts 2-1 at Pittodrie, the opening-day comeback sealed after Lewis Mayo's late header.

Oisin McEntee put the Jambos ahead in the 35th minute, steering a right-footed finish into the bottom left corner.

After the restart, the Dons pushed on. Beau Reus saved from Christopher Cadden, while Marius Müller denied Pierre Kaboré and Calvin Miller as Hearts chased a second.

Mayo levelled with a close-range header (90.). Moments later, Toyosi Olusanya drew a foul and Stuart Findlay was sent off in the third minute of second half stoppage time. Nisbet converted from the spot in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time.

Hearts registered 19 attempts and six corners as they carried a threat throughout. The Dons produced 11 attempts and edged possession at 50.8%.

The Dons sit second after matchday one. Hearts are 11th. Next, the Dons visit Dundee in the Premiership. Hearts face Benfica in the Europa League next.