Aberdeen 2 Motherwell 0: Polworth sees red as Steelmen go 13 games without a win
drew 1-1 with Rangers last week, while new signing Harry Smith started on the bench after his loan move from Northampton Town.The Steelmen, who were already missing the influential Mark O'Hara, were dealt a blow before kick-off when Steven Lawless was ruled out with a knock.Aberdeen made two changes from their shock 4-1 defeat to Ross County as Funso Ojo and Ryan Hedges came in for Ross McCrorie and former Motherwell man Curtis Main.The Dons threatened inside three minutes when Jonny Hayes' cross to the back post picked out Sam Cosgrove but his weak header drifted wide, when he should have done better.Skipper Declan Gallagher was left walking a disciplinary tightrope for most of the game after picking up an early booking.