Dabbagh sends Aberdeen past nine-man Hearts and into Scottish Cup final
Briefly

Aberdeen's 2024-25 season culminates in the Scottish Cup final, where they aim to defeat either Celtic or St Johnstone. The team started strong but encountered a 12-match winless streak amidst manager Neil Critchley's inconsistent tactics. Oday Dabbagh secured their spot in the final late in the match against Hearts, who played much of the game with only 9 men after losing two players to red cards. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Hearts managed to level the score briefly but ultimately fell short of creating effective scoring opportunities, a recurring issue throughout their season.
Aberdeen's season, ending at the Scottish Cup final, reflects Neil Critchley's struggle with consistency amid a season characterized by fine margins and missed opportunities.
Hearts, despite playing with ten men in the second half after a red card, struggled offensively and failed to capitalize on multiple goal-scoring chances, illustrating their season-long issues.
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