Aberdeen beats Hearts 2-1 in Scottish Premiership opener

Aberdeen secured a 2-1 victory over Hearts at Pittodrie on the opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership. A late surge saw Lewis Mayo score the winner and Kevin Nisbet, the team captain, add a second goal in stoppage time, overturning a 1-0 deficit.

Manager Stephen Robinson praised the performance, noting the impact of twelve new signings and a revamped back four. The win marked Aberdeen's fifth consecutive league triumph of the season, highlighting a strong start after a difficult previous campaign. Hearts were reduced to ten men after a red card for defender Stuart Findlay following a penalty concession.

Robinson highlighted the improved fighting spirit and fan support, describing the comeback as something that would not have happened last year. The result positions Aberdeen as early contenders in the league, while Hearts will look to regroup after the setback.