Gareth Wardlaw's second-half strike gave St Mirren a rare win at Pittodrie that ensured the Paisley side's Scottish Premier League survival.
The Buddies' Paul McGowan threatened with a volley, while Aberdeen had a couple of half chances.
But it was Wardlaw's mis-hit shot, which somehow found its way past goalkeeper Jamie Langfield, that broke the deadlock after 65 minutes.
And the win puts St Mirren six points clear of Hamilton Accies.
St Mirren went into the match knowing they would ensure safety from relegation if they bettered Hamilton's result against St Johnstone and they did exactly that as the Accies lost 1-0 in Perth.
Aberdeen were without injured central defender Zander Diamond, who was replaced with Clark Robertson, while youngsters Michael Paton and Jack Grimmer were both handed starts in place of on-loan strikers Josh Magennis and Nick Blackman.
Marc McAusland, Kenny McLean and Craig Dargo all dropped out for the Buddies, as Slovenian defender Jure Travner returned from suspension, while captain John Potter and Wardlaw were recalled.
Both teams made a tentative start to the match, with goalmouth action at a premium in the opening stages.
Lee Mair, playing against his former club, was first to threaten for St Mirren, but he was unable to generate any power into his header from a Travner free-kick.
It took Aberdeen 28 minutes to create their first real chance when Steven Smith won a corner from Porter, but Rob Milson's outswinging delivery was headed clear by Darren McGregor.
The Buddies continued to look the more likely and McGowan was unlucky to see his well struck volley headed to safety by Jack.
Aberdeen's Paton managed to create a yard of space for himself after 36 minutes, but his long-range effort drifted harmlessly wide of the target.
Jack almost created a chance on the stroke of half-time when he weaved at two defenders, but his shot was blocked by the sliding Thomson.
Chris Maguire, who had been having a quiet game, sent a tantalising ball across goal after 55 minutes, but Jack and Paton were unable to apply the finishing touch.
The Buddies finally broke the deadlock after 65 minutes when McGowan's corner was headed into the path of Wardlaw by McGregor and, although the striker failed to properly connect with his volleyed shot, the ball squirmed under Langfield and into the back of the net.
The introduction of Fraser Fyvie and Josh Magennis for Jack and Paton gave the Dons some fresh impetus and they almost restored parity in spectacular fashion when Maguire's volley flashed past the target.
Fyvie, who returned from a cruciate ligament injury at the weekend, could have levelled after goalkeeper Paul Gallacher had flapped at a cross into the area, but the midfielder was unable to find the target with his snap-shot.
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Scottish Premier
Final Result Full Time 90:00+4:21 The referee signals the end of the game. 90:00+3:22 Josh Magennis challenges Jure Travner unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Paul Gallacher. 89:33 Substitution David van Zanten joins the action as a substitute, replacing David Barron. 87:55 John Potter takes the free kick. 87:55 Booking Caution for Nick Blackman. 87:48 David Barron fouled by Nick Blackman, the ref awards a free kick. 86:27 Jamie Langfield restarts play with the free kick. 86:27 Substitution Nick Blackman is brought on as a substitute for Jack Grimmer. 86:27 The referee blows for offside. 85:37 The ball is swung over by Sone Aluko. 85:04 Craig Dargo produces a cross, clearance made by Nikola Vujadinovic. 83:36 Jure Travner fouled by Josh Magennis, the ref awards a free kick. Lee Mair takes the direct free kick. 82:10 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Clark Robertson by Michael Higdon. Jamie Langfield takes the direct free kick. 81:01 Michael Higdon gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Nikola Vujadinovic. Derek Young restarts play with the free kick. 79:48 The ball is delivered by Chris Maguire, Paul McGowan manages to make a clearance. 78:55 The ball is swung over by Chris Maguire, Lee Mair manages to make a clearance. 77:12 Fraser Fyvie has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the right-hand post. 77:04 The ball is crossed by Steven Smith, save by Paul Gallacher. 76:46 Foul by David Barron on Chris Maguire, free kick awarded. Sone Aluko takes the direct free kick. 75:09 Unfair challenge on Jack Grimmer by Craig Dargo results in a free kick. Jamie Langfield takes the free kick. 74:08 Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Jure Travner from the right by-line to the near post, clearance by Josh Magennis. 73:17 Robert Milsom has a shot on goal from outside the area which misses right. 72:37 David Barron challenges Fraser Fyvie unfairly and gives away a free kick. Chris Maguire restarts play with the free kick. 71:34 Shot from 20 yards by Jim Goodwin. Blocked by Derek Young. 71:02 Free kick crossed left-footed by Paul McGowan from right channel, clearance by Josh Magennis. 71:02 Booking Steven Smith is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour. 70:54 Steven Smith challenges Steven Thomson unfairly and gives away a free kick. 69:27 Substitution Fraser Fyvie joins the action as a substitute, replacing Ryan Jack. 67:19 Substitution Gareth Wardlaw goes off and Craig Dargo comes on. 64:06 Darren McGregor provided the assist for the goal. 64:06 GOAL - Gareth Wardlaw:Aberdeen 0 - 1 St Mirren Gareth Wardlaw grabs a goal from close range to the bottom right corner of the goal. Aberdeen 0-1 St Mirren. 63:17 Corner taken by Paul McGowan. 63:17 Substitution Josh Magennis joins the action as a substitute, replacing Michael Paton. 60:18 Paul McGowan is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick. Free kick taken by Derek Young. 58:20 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Steven Smith by David Barron. Robert Milsom restarts play with the free kick. 57:29 Free kick awarded for a foul by Sone Aluko on David Barron. Direct free kick taken by John Potter. 55:53 David Barron challenges Sone Aluko unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Jamie Langfield. 55:42 The ball is crossed by Paul McGowan, clearance made by Nikola Vujadinovic. 55:05 Michael Paton is penalised for a handball. Free kick taken by John Potter. 53:42 The ball is crossed by Chris Maguire. 52:51 Chris Maguire concedes a free kick for a foul on Steven Thomson. Free kick crossed right-footed by Steven Thomson from left channel, Jamie Langfield makes a save. 52:40 The ball is swung over by David Barron. 51:28 Inswinging corner taken by Jure Travner from the left by-line, clearance made by Derek Young. 50:52 Jack Grimmer challenges Paul McGowan unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick crossed left-footed by Jure Travner from left wing, Nikola Vujadinovic manages to make a clearance. 47:37 Jamie Langfield takes the direct free kick. 47:37 Booking Gareth Wardlaw is booked. 47:29 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Nikola Vujadinovic by Gareth Wardlaw. 45:01 The referee blows his whistle to start the second half. Half Time 45:00+1:13 It is the end of the first-half. 45:00+0:45 Paul McGowan takes a inswinging corner to the near post, Jack Grimmer makes a clearance. 44:11 The ball is swung over by David Barron, Close range header by Michael Higdon goes wide of the left-hand upright. 43:06 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Steven Thomson by Derek Young. Free kick crossed right-footed by Michael Higdon, Derek Young makes a clearance. 40:37 Ryan Jack takes a shot. Steven Thomson gets a block in. 36:01 Michael Paton takes a shot from 35 yards and missed to the right of the goal. 34:28 Free kick awarded for a foul by Chris Maguire on Paul McGowan. Paul Gallacher restarts play with the free kick. 33:50 Michael Higdon gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Steven Smith. Jamie Langfield restarts play with the free kick. 31:15 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Steven Thomson, clearance by Clark Robertson. 30:25 Chris Maguire challenges Jim Goodwin unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Jure Travner from left channel, clearance made by Nikola Vujadinovic. 29:53 Unfair challenge on Gareth Wardlaw by Derek Young results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Paul Gallacher. 29:25 Corner taken left-footed by Robert Milsom from the left by-line, clearance by Darren McGregor. 29:13 A cross is delivered by Steven Smith, blocked by Lee Mair. 28:15 Ryan Jack is ruled offside. Paul Gallacher restarts play with the free kick. 23:23 Jim Goodwin gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Chris Maguire. Jamie Langfield restarts play with the free kick. 22:42 The ball is delivered by Jack Grimmer, clearance made by David Barron. 17:42 The official flags Ryan Jack offside. Free kick taken by Paul Gallacher. 16:17 Nikola Vujadinovic challenges Gareth Wardlaw unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick crossed left-footed by Jure Travner, Nikola Vujadinovic manages to make a clearance. 13:32 Foul by Jim Goodwin on Chris Maguire, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Nikola Vujadinovic. 13:01 Chris Maguire challenges Jim Goodwin unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jure Travner takes the direct free kick. 11:25 Paul McGowan delivers the ball, Jamie Langfield makes a save. 10:48 Derek Young challenges Michael Higdon unfairly and gives away a free kick. Steven Thomson takes the free kick. 9:38 Michael Paton challenges Jim Goodwin unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Jure Travner, Nikola Vujadinovic makes a clearance. 7:59 Jim Goodwin produces a cross, Nikola Vujadinovic manages to make a clearance. 7:02 Unfair challenge on Lee Mair by Michael Paton results in a free kick. Free kick crossed left-footed by David Barron from right channel, save made by Jamie Langfield. 6:53 Centre by David Barron, Derek Young manages to make a clearance. 3:45 Lee Mair gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Chris Maguire. Direct free kick taken by Derek Young. 1:37 Derek Young fouled by Michael Higdon, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Robert Milsom. 0:57 Michael Higdon concedes a free kick for a foul on Nikola Vujadinovic. Direct free kick taken by Nikola Vujadinovic. 0:00 The referee gets the match started. Live text and data provided by The Press Association.
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