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COMPILED BY GORDON PARKS MATT MACEY
7 Recovered from early collision with Hanlon. Fielded Morelos effort with comfort but well beaten by Arfield strike. Almost miskicked clearance into his own net.
7 Prepared to step inside and form a defensive three when required. Typically unfussy and steady display as he snuffed out the threat of both Kent and Barisic. RYAN PORTEOUS 7 Marshalled Morelos and furious after first-half flashpoint where he took accidental forearm to the face from Colombian. Fluffed clearance straight to Arfield to throw Gers lifeline.
8 Upended Aribo in 14th second to earn earliest of bookings. Skipper put body on the line for the cause time and again. A commanding display of defensive leadership.
7 Kept his width on left and pushed Taverier onto heels for spells. Assured display. Appeared to suffer hamstring strain and replaced by Stevenson in 58th minute. JAKE DOYLE-HAYES 8 Anchored the midfield with usual intelligence, kept check on Kamara and broke up play superbly. Tracked his runners and showed why Hibs tied him down on long-term deal.
PAUL McGINN PAUL HANLON JOSH DOIG CHRIS CADDEN
8 Workhorse down right flank and in tandem with McGinn to shut down attacking threat. Added power and pace with aggression as he fought tooth and nail for every ball.
JOE NEWELL
7 Caution for needless tug on Aribo’s jersey. Superb delivery for Hibs opener. Several crucial interceptions and weighed in with defensive work in second-half onslaught. JOSH CAMPBELL 8 Tireless and prepared to put foot in during a high-energy performance that typified a Hibs midfield with greater appetite to win second balls. Busted a gut for the cause.
MARTIN BOYLE
Central-attacking position and dovetailed with Nisbet magnificently. Reacted first to fire Hibs ahead. Clinical finish for second and rattled in spot-kick for his treble.
KEVIN NISBET
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Failed to connect properly with back-post header but sublimely spun Balgun to feed in Boyle as Hibs went two ahead. Expertly linked play and craft outside penalty box was of highest level.
SUBS LEWIS STEVENSON 4 On for Doig just before hour mark and it was a seamless transition. DARREN McGREGOR 3 Given late run-out in place of the tiring Porteous. CHRISTIAN DOIDGE 2 Welcome return. On for Nisbet as clocked counted down. REFEREE: Kevin Clancy.