Aberdeen beat Ross County 1-0 at the Global Energy Stadium on Monday night to climb to fifth place in the Premiership.
The only goal came 11 minutes after the interval when defender Paul Quinn diverted a Niall McGinn cross into his own net.
Derek McInnes' side were denied a second goal when Peter Pawlett cracked a shot against the woodwork as the Dons notched up a third straight 1-0 win.
Aberdeen are now just three points behind leaders Dundee United as they prepare for Sunday's Pittodrie clash with Celtic, live on Sky Sports at 12.30pm.
Ross County remain two points adrift of Motherwell at the foot of the table, with Jim McIntyre's men back in action on Saturday when they travel to Kilmarnock.