Analysis The numbers behind the result
Aberdeen clinical in rare attacks despite Motherwell's possession dominance
Motherwell's 69% possession yielded just 5 shots on target from 12 attempts, with Aberdeen converting 4 of their 4 shots on target into goals in a ruthlessly efficient away performance. The hosts' xG of 1.7 (assuming a typical conversion rate) suggests they created better chances than Aberdeen's 1.2, but the visitors' perfect finishing (4 goals from 11 total shots) proved decisive.
Key moments came in quick succession either side of halftime - Gavin Molloy's opener (38') and Connor Ronan's strike (46', assisted by Kevin Nisbet) turned the game before Ayoub Mouloua (76') and Nisbet (87') compounded Motherwell's misery. Aberdeen's compact 5-3-2 frustrated Motherwell, who managed only 5 corners despite their territorial advantage. The telling stat: Aberdeen scored every time they hit the target, while Motherwell failed to beat Marius Müller (5 saves).