Bojan Miovski at the double as Aberdeen smash five past 10-man Livingston

Aberdeen took full advantage of Jack Fitzwater’s first-half red card to comprehensively beat a shell-shocked Livingston.

Bojan Miovski and Vicente Besuijen both netted from the penalty spot either side of a Ross McCrorie thunderbolt, before Miovski netted from open play. Teenage substitute Ryan Duncan rounded out the 5-0 win for Jim Goodwin’s side.

The opening period had been relatively even, with the visitors pressing on Aberdeen’s determination to play out from the back, and refusing to let their hosts impose themselves on the game.

Joel Nouble was unlucky to see a low shot sneak across the face of goal before Aberdeen first threatened after 19 minutes.

Referee Colin Steven waved advantage after Nicky Devlin’s late challenge on McCrorie, and Jonny Hayes twisted his way into the area before firing over right-footed.

Ayo Obileye drew a fine save from Aberdeen keeper Kelle Roos at the back post from a Jason Holt free-kick, before Leighton Clarkson headed wide for the Dons from a superb Hayes cross.

The key moment came after 40 minutes when Besuijen harried Fitzwater in the area and won the ball from the defender, who responded by hauling down the Colombia-born Dutchman.

Fitzwater was sent packing and, after a brief delay while goalkeeper Shamal George had treatment for a knock, Miovski fired the penalty straight down the middle as George dived.

It should have been two before the break as Besuijen’s deep cross found Jayden Richardson at the back post, but somehow the wing-back managed to send his shot across the face of goal.

And Besuijen was immediately involved after the interval when he picked out Miovski with another cross, but the delivery was slightly high and the North Macedonian striker could only head over.

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