Aberdeen FC exact revenge on Dundee with League Cup victory
Aberdeen FC bounced back from last weekend's 2-0 league defeat to Dundee with a commanding 3-0 League Cup win at Pittodrie. Captain Kevin Nisbet scored twice, while debutant Mitchy Ntelo added a stunning goal to secure their place in the quarter-finals. The Dons, who finished 8th in the Premiership last season with 33 points (9W-6D-18L), will discover their next opponents in Sunday's draw.
How did Aberdeen turn the tables?
After a sluggish start, Aberdeen dominated the second half. Nisbet opened the scoring with a close-range finish, followed by Ntelo's brilliant turn-and-shoot goal. Nisbet sealed the win with his second after Ntelo's dummy, capping a strong team performance. Dundee's Simon Murray suffered a serious knee injury in the first half, adding to their disappointment.
What did the managers say?
Stephen Robinson praised his team's response: "We were in control for the last 15 minutes of the first half and the second-half performance was very good. You saw the confidence grow." Steven Pressley admitted his side's 18-minute second-half lapse cost them: "Aberdeen got in front and scored quick-fire goals. We kept going, but in the end, Aberdeen deserved to win."
What's next for Aberdeen FC?
Aberdeen will host Rangers in their next Premiership match on 30 August (12:00 BST). With key players like Kristers Tobers, Kusini Yengi, and Mats Knoester currently sidelined, Robinson will hope to build on this momentum in their title push, currently 37 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian.
