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Keskinen cost Aberdeen £800, 000 when he signed from HJK Helsinki New signing Topi Keskinen came off the bench to score a late winner on his debut as Aberdeen squeezed Queen’s Park in the Premier Sports Cup last 16. The game looked certain to head to extra time until Finnish winger Keskinen, a midweek arrival from HJK Helsinki, turned brilliantly in the box to rifle home a 92nd-minute strike. Aberdeen dominated proceedings but, until the late breakthrough, Queen's Park goalkeeper Calum Ferrie denied the Dons time and again. The Dons have now won every game this season under new boss Jimmy Thelin, making it seven out of seven with the victory over their Championship opposition. All the best Aberdeen content in one place With star striker Bojan Miovski departing for Girona during the week, Dons fans needed some good news to lift the spirits, and they were happy with the lively start at Pittodrie. Jack Mac Kenzie was a constant menace down the left, and was denied a goal by a brilliant block from Jack Turner. Queen’s Park did have chances though, and could have been ahead at the break when Dom Thomas nicked the ball from the home defence. One-on-one, he rolled the ball sideways to Zak Rudden, whose strike was blocked on the line by Jack Milne. Aberdeen striker Papa Gueye almost broke the deadlock when he guided a header towards the top corner, but was denied by a flying Calum Ferrie save. The second half was a quieter, nervier affair. Queen’s Park were camped in their own half but Aberdeen without Miovski did not look clinical in front of goal. That was until Keskinen, on as a second-half substitute, swivelled brilliantly in the box and laced a left-footed effort into the top corner. Despite the strength of Aberdeen's squad compared to Queen's Park, the Dons missed Miovski up front - a player who would have finished the umpteen chances created. They need a new talisman, and auditions are still ongoing. Mac Kenzie at left-back might be an unlikely candidate. He bombed up and down the left and was a real scoring threat. Jamie Mc Grath is another contender, as is Sivert Heltne Nilssen - a tough-tackling midfielder who keeps things nice and simple in the middle of the park. However, it was Keskinen who really announced himself. A fee of around £800, 000 was spent on the 21-year-old and expectations are high as a result. A game-winning goal on debut goes some way to repaying the money spent. Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin: "We needed some luck to go through. Their goalkeeper made good saves, you have to respect that and their fight and their belief. "The fans stayed with us after first half and pushed us to the winning goal. Sometimes you need that extra push when the opponent defends well. " Queen's Park head coach Callum Davidson: "The lads were magnificent today. We've been guilty, when we play the bigger teams, of being too open. Today, we worked really hard. "We had our own really good chances, opportunities to hurt Aberdeen. It was one of those games, we could have held out and gone to extra time but bodies get tired. "If I get more performances like that, I'll be pretty pleased. " Last Updated 17th August 2024 at 16: 56 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Jimmy Thelin Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Callum Davidson Formation: 3 - 5 - 2 League Cup All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Aberdeen 1, Queen's Park 0. Second Half ends, Aberdeen 1, Queen's Park 0. Sean Welsh (Queen's Park) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Vicente Besuijen (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Sean Welsh (Queen's Park). Attempt missed. Vicente Besuijen (Aberdeen) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Substitution, Queen's Park. Liam Mc Leish replaces Jack Turner. Goal! Aberdeen 1, Queen's Park 0. Topi Keskinen (Aberdeen) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Sivert Heltne Nilsen. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Josh Hinds (Queen's Park). James Mc Garry (Aberdeen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by James Mc Garry (Aberdeen). Dom Thomas (Queen's Park) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Roddy Mac Gregor (Queen's Park) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Topi Keskinen (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Roddy Mac Gregor (Queen's Park). Sivert Heltne Nilsen (Aberdeen) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Roddy Mac Gregor (Queen's Park). Foul by Peter Ambrose (Aberdeen). Jack Turner (Queen's Park) wins a free kick in the defensive half. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.