Interim Aberdeen boss Peter Leven praised his team, stating that they have set the bar for the future following their narrow loss in the Scottish Cup semi-final. Despite a heart-breaking penalty shoot-out defeat to Celtic at Hampden, Leven commended his players for their efforts. Bojan Miovski, Nicolas Kuhn, and James Forrest were among the scorers in the 3-3 draw that led to extra time and penalties.
Leven expressed his disappointment at the loss but highlighted the team’s resilience and effort throughout the match. With only five points separating Aberdeen from the relegation zone, they will face Motherwell next as they aim to secure safety. Leven emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards as they prepare for their remaining fixtures.
The announcement of incoming manager Jimmy Thelin provided extra motivation for the team, as Leven revealed that Thelin had contacted him prior to the game. Despite some contentious decisions during the match, including penalty claims that were not given, Leven focused on the positive aspects of his team’s performance and urged them to keep their heads held high for the challenges ahead.
