Rumours linked Dante Polvara with a move to Hibernian at the start of the week, prompting fan concern. Late on Thursday he came off the bench against 10-man FCSB in the Europa League, sparking a comeback from 2-0 down and helping Aberdeen secure a 2-2 play-off first-leg draw. Polvara is a fans' favourite at Pittodrie for his warm personality, wholehearted displays and rounded midfield ability. Manager Jimmy Thelin had used him sparingly this season, with only 45 substitute minutes before Thursday. Introduced after 58 minutes, he scored three minutes later, created further chances, completed all 19 passes and won six of eight duels.
At the start of the week, rumours were swirling that Aberdeen midfielder Dante Polvara was a transfer target for Hibernian. Fans on social media were aghast. By late Thursday, the American was the hero against 10-man FCSB in the Europa League, coming off the bench to spark a comeback from 2-0 down as Aberdeen drew 2-2 in their play-off first leg.
The midfielder is a fans' favourite at Pittodrie because of his warm personality, wholehearted displays and ability as a rounded midfielder. Manager Jimmy Thelin has used him sparingly so far this season, Polvara appearing for a combined 45 minutes as a substitute in Aberdeen's three games before Thursday. The American was introduced after 58 minutes against FCSB and played off the left, scoring a brilliant goal just three minutes later to revive Aberdeen's hopes.
His awareness and agility to swivel and hit it first time off his left foot was even better, with the ball kissing the inside of the post on its way in. Four minutes later, his pinpoint cross teed up Ester Sokler, whose header went narrowly wide. At the death, Polvara's sheer presence caused havoc in the box and, but for a good save, he might have won it for Aberdeen.
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