Lewis Ferguson fires penalty double as Aberdeen beat 10-man Hibernian 3-1
Aberdeen registered their first Premiership victory since Boxing Day by coming from behind to defeat 10-man Hibernian 3-1, and in doing so, reviving their top six aspirations.
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Duo return to squad as Aberdeen take on Hibernian in the cinch Premiership
Defender Andy Considine and attacker Marley Watkins return to the Aberdeen squad for the visit of Hibernian in the cinch Premiership.
Lewis Stevenson hails return of 'Rolls-Royce' Joe Newell as Hibs captain speaks on Motherwell win and easing of injuries
But not even the 34-year-old Easter Road veteran was prepared for the rambunctious opening to his side’s Scottish Cup quarter-final victory over Motherwell on Sunday that saw one red card, two yellows, and Elias Melkersen’s first goal in green and white.
Elias Melkersen gets international call from Norway following match-winning display for Hibs
The 19-year-old, who marked his first start for the Easter Road side with a man-of-the-match performance and double in the Scottish Cup quarter-final victory over Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday will hope to add to his current international tally of three goals in four games for Jan Peder Jalland’s team.
Relief for Hibs as Josh Doig avoids serious injury from Bevis Mugabi challenge
The 19-year-old felt the full force of Motherwell defender Bevis Mugabi’s red-card challenge inside the opening seconds at Fir Park and although he tried to play on after receiving treatment, he was unable to continue and replaced by Chris Mueller after nine minutes.
'The Hoff was on fire!' How the Hibs players rated in Scottish Cup victory over Motherwell
Hibs are going back to Hampden after Elias Melkersen’s double gave Shaun Maloney’s side a 2-1 victory in Lanarkshire.
Elias Melkersen has dream first Hibs start as Bevis Mugabi's first-minute red card sets tone for dramatic Scottish Cup tie
First starts for your new club do not come much better than this. Young Elias Melkersen will not forget this afternoon in Motherwell in a hurry, the 19-year-old Norwegian scoring twice to send Hibs into the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup.
Elias Melkersen makes a good early impression on Hibernian boss Shaun Maloney
Hibernian manager Shaun Maloney hailed Elias Melkersen’s “amazing” first start after the 19-year-old scored a double to take the club to Hampden.