Heart of Midlothian 0 - 2 Aberdeen

Coming off the back of a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Dundee United the Dons were determined to keep it tight at the back. The home side started strongly with Aberdeen having to defend stoutly in the first half. Cameron went close to opening the scoring with a near post header before Jim Hamilton headed wide. Aberdeen created the best chance of the first however with a great move late on. Smith split the Hearts defence with a telling pass that found Dow wide on the left. He swung over a cross and Jess steered a shot inches over the bar.

Hearts, under the guidance of Jim Jeffries, then stormed forward to try and retrieve the match. Pressley hit a fierce shot from 25 yards that went inches over the bar before Derek Stillie pulled off a series of saves. He first made a fine stop from substitute Guerin in open play then denied the same player from a free kick 20 yards out. In the closing minute he also blocked an effort from Kirk to maintain his clean sheet and ensure the win.